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MY FAVOURITE PART OF OUR GARDEN RENOVATION (and why I love it so much)
This water repellant sherpa fleece lined blanket will keep you cosy while entertaining al fresco
5 HOUSEPLANTS THAT WILL (ALMOST) ALWAYS STAY ALIVE
Lacking in green thumbery? Here’s my guide to hardy houseplants that even YOU can keep alive
FIGURING OUT WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD // how to buy a house within your means
Your home is your biggest financial commitment – make sure you can comfortably afford it
HOW TO ACHIEVE A DESIGNER HOMEWARES LOOK ON A TINY BUDGET
You don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds to get elegant interior design
HOW TO COMPLETELY MAKE OVER YOUR BEDROOM // when you only have a tiny budget
Achieving dramatic results with a small budget
DRIVEWAY DREAMS // increasing kerb appeal with a front-of-house makeover
Funds were low at the end of our renovation, so we turned to budget driveway design ideas
FIND & FORAGE // how to create a festive Christmas centrepiece from your garden
Creative a foraged festive table decoration
FESTIVE FEELS // why I’m bringing Christmas forward this year
After all the disappointment of 2020 I’m not missing out on a moment of joy
GETTING ON THE PROPERTY LADDER // how to work out what you can comfortably afford
See at a glance how much you should apply for, and what it will cost you to pay back
THE WARM FUZZIES // how to find the perfect rug to warm up your home
You don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds to get the rug you love
IS A RENTAL PROPERTY A GOOD WAY TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT? (yes, but you need to be careful)
What is the best choice for your pension?
CREATING SPACE & LIGHT // finding the perfect glazing for your home
Give your home a glamorous glow up with the perfect glazing solutions
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Simple ways you can renovate your home responsibly and sustainably
RENOVATING ON A BUDGET // how to spend less but make it look expensive
You don’t have to break the bank to get the house of your dreams
MOVING IN REVERSE // how to release equity without having to sell your home
Worrying about retirement? One option is to take a ‘reverse mortgage’.
TO SCRUB, OR NOT TO SCRUB // Is It Genius Or Lazy To Hire A Cleaner?
Are cleaners essential, or an extravagance?
HOW OUR GARDEN BECAME OUR SANCTUARY // and helped us survive three months of lockdown
Creating a calming outdoor space that was our lifesaver during lockdown
HOW TO LIVE IN YOUR HOUSE WHILE YOU RENOVATE // advice from someone who’s done it
It will be challenging and messy, but it’s definitely doable!
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS // scandi-style plants for the home
My latest Scandiscapes plant baby is fitting in just perfectly
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
