Wondering how to make paper bag stars to decorate your home this Christmas? Here’s a super easy tutorial for paper stars made from brown paper bags!
Simple Neutral Christmas Decor Ideas
Looking for simple neutral Christmas decor ideas? I’ve got you covered with these Christmas home decor ideas inspired by a slower pace of life. You may or may not have noticed that I’ve not really been around recently. I’ve not blogged since July and haven’t posted on Instagram since August, and even before then […]
Spring Garden Ideas – Historic Gardens at Wentworth
We took a trip to the historic gardens at Wentworth for my birthday this year. Now part of the Wentworth Garden Centre, these beautiful gardens were once part of the kitchen gardens and pleasure grounds of the historic Wentworth Woodhouse. Having fallen into disrepair, the gardens have been restored and are now a beautiful place […]
Day Trip to Lingholm Estate
Last year (I think it was) we went glamping to Silverdale and stayed in a lovely little camping pod at Holgates there. On our way home from the trip we decided to have a little detour to the Lakes and ended up driving to Keswick for the day. We had a lovely lunch and wander […]
How to Make a Simple Cupboard Curtain
Hide unsightly clutter and appliances (in our case, the bin and empty wine bottles for recycling) with this easy to make cupboard curtain. Using fabric in your kitchen like this is a great way to add a vintage touch as well as being practical. You can change them up if you fancy a room refresh […]
Colourful Kitchens in Period Houses
Kitchens have certainly come a long way since our house was built in 1875. Gone are the dark brown wooden open shelves and freestanding units which were more for function than style. The kitchen is still the heart of the home though, and there is more choice than ever before. My kitchen is really neutral, […]
Vintage Kitchen Styling Ideas
If you’ve been around the blog for longer than 5 minutes, you’ll know I’m a big fan of vintage kitchen style. I like to think of my kitchen as having a rustic vibe, being really cosy and homely with a lived in feel. It’s definitely not a sleek, modern kitchen! If you love a vintage […]
Glamping in Northumberland at Dark Sky Glamping
Ever book a trip away on a whim? I love booking unplanned trips when I have a spare weekend! It doesn’t happen very often (thanks, weddings!) but when it does I like to make the most of my free time. I happened to have a free weekend in May so searched for a glamping trip […]
Neutral Paint Colours for Period Homes
I get asked A LOT on Instagram what colours I have on the walls and woodwork. I thought I’d put together this quick blog post so I can refer people back here (and save me telling everyone all the time!). I’m a big fan of neutral paint colours. I’ve tried darker colours on feature walls […]
The Best Plants for a White Garden Border
Looking for the best plants to create a white garden border? Me too! I’ve long been inspired by the beautiful gardens curated by Vita Sackville-West at Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent. It’s on my “to visit” list, but with me being up in Yorkshire it’s a bit of a trek! The White Garden at Sissinghurst […]
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