*Retouch and Paint Provided by British Paints for Product Review Recently the folk at British Paints contacted me about their new product the Retouch - a cool contraption that lets you turn your left over house paint into an aerosol spray - and I thought it would be fun to try out. The idea behind it is that you can use your house paint you already have to spray over scuff … [Read more...]
How to Keep This Silly Season Lighthearted
There's no denying it anymore: the silly season is officially here and the countdown to Christmas is on. It can be a magical time of year, but it can also be ridiculously stressful and difficult to keep things lighthearted and fun. Everyone is starting to feel tired and the change in weather is always a tricky one to manage (whether it's the arrival of snow or the scorching … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Things on My Christmas Wish List
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd have a little fun thinking up things that I might like for Christmas (or my birthday) this year. I am probably quite tricky to buy for as I don't often share what I would love to get (outside of this blog). So these are some things that I'd love to get for myself or receive. A Little Harry Potter Love I found these classic … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Get Your Office Ready for 2015
It's that time of year again where we feel a bit caught between focusing on what's left of this year and trying to plan so that next year can be even better. Last year I was so keen that I shared a similar post back at the end of October. This year, my enthusiasm level isn't quite as high, but I'm still looking forward to next year and even to a milestone birthday(!). Today I … [Read more...]
Bathroom Styling Ideas
Bathrooms can be a tricky area of the home to really make your mark on, especially if you're a renter and can't do too much to the space. But there is a way that you can make it feel more you without splashing too much cash or doing anything too drastic. Here are my bathroom styling ideas and tips. 1. hand wash 2. towels 3. soap dish 4. toothbrush tumbler 5. wall … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! Now that all the gift ideas have been shared, this week I thought I'd share some fun ways that you could wrap your gifts this silly season. Here are my favourite gift wrapping ideas for Christmas 2014. Colour Your Own Gift Wrap This is a great printable that you can even get the little ones helping with (or keep it in black and white) Original Post … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Santa Mason Gift Jars
Every year I try to come up with something new and different for what I call our family gifts. These are small gifts that we give to my Dad's siblings and their families (that we see during the holiday season). I need to make 10-12 of these each year, so it can be a challenge to stay within budget but also give something that's fun to find under the tree. Last year I made … [Read more...]
How to Get Out of a Creativity Slump
Creativity slumps happen. You're feeling all awesome and have all these excellent ideas that you want to make happen and then, at some point, it feels like all the air has been let out of your sparkly balloon. Ugh. We've all been there, but the trick isn't to try to avoid them, but to dust your self off and get that creative feeling back, asap. Here are my favourite ways to … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Hard to Buy For
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I'm wrapping up my Christmas gift ideas for this year and finishing up with gift ideas for the hard to buy for! This one was tricky for me to come up with ideas for, as you can never really know what those people who already have all they need would like. They often keep their wish lists close to their chest, so I like to go with fun things that … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Colourful Laundry Storage (Giveaway- Closed)
Paint provided by Dulux Duramax* My laundry has been a room on my to-do list for a long time. It's a small space and everything has really just been bundled up on the dryer or on the floor next to it, and it's never really had much order to it (which drives me nuts!). Recently Dulux contacted me about their new spray paint product Dulux Duramax, and asked if there was any part … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time for another set of Christmas gift ideas to help you get all your shopping done nice and early this silly season! This week it's all about gift ideas for kids! Sometimes they are the easiest to buy for with all the shops sending out catalogs, but sometimes it can still be tricky to find just the right thing. Here are my suggestions that could … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Paper Snowflake Wreath
*This Post is part of the #Brothergoespink Campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation I was recently asked if I'd be part of the #Brothergoespink campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and as it's a cause that's very dear to my heart, I jumped at the chance. They asked if I could create a Pink Christmas themed project and supplied me with one of their nifty … [Read more...]
Planning a New Wardrobe
It's taken me a long time to work out what my fashion style is. In my late teens/early 20s I bought whatever the surf shops were stocking that season, even if they weren't a great fit for me. Then I moved into the lost years of trying out "young corporate" and I didn't really do that so well either. But in the last couple of years I've really started to work out what I like to … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back this week with another gift guide for the all important people in your life and this week it's all about the ladies! Whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, this group can be quite tricky to find the perfect gift for. I hope this week's round up gives you some ideas. Bracelets Jewellery always makes for a lovely gift and Christmas … [Read more...]