For the past few years I have given myself a ban on buying any more Christmas decorations. I might have fallen off the wagon this year, but I still love the decorations I have made over the years and I plan to make even more! Obviously the best thing about making your own decoration is saving money. I like to use materials I already have, often using packaging or supplies that would otherwise been thrown away. But as well as saving the pennies it also feels good knowing I’m doing a little bit for the planet while also having some… Read More

This post has been sponsored by Very.co.uk One of the most interesting or wonderful or sometimes very terrifying things about parenting is seeing a miniature version of yourself growing up before your very eyes. Something that never fails to make my heart burst is watching them start to form their own interests and become obsessed with learning a new skill or discovering a new activity.  I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve always got a camera in my hand or because of how much I enjoy getting all our old pictures out, but both of them love taking photos and… Read More

After five years of living in this house we recently changed our 4 foot high fences for these stunning Durapost Vento composite fence panels. Not only are they a stunning option for any garden (with several different colour combinations available) but they are built to last! These fences aren’t going anywhere for a long time! Yes, the specifications for these fences are really very impressive but there’s so much more to them. I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the one change we have made to our home that has 1, brought me the most joy and 2, made… Read More