* Sponsored Post for Spotlight for National Craft Month Last week I was invited to the launch of National Craft Month for Spotlight and because I love all things craft and spend a lot of time in Spotlight stores, I jumped at the chance to see what it was all about. The event was awesome, but one product in particular caught my eye: the Heidi Swapp Marquee Love letter kit. I've … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun DIYs to Try
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd share some fun DIYs that I found on Pinterest that you might like to try. Most aren't very complex but would be cool to make on a crafty day where you were looking for something new to try! Some would even be great for parties! Here they are! Polymer Clay Covered Pens These look so cool and would be a great activity for school … [Read more...]
10 Things You Can Do This Week to Make Your Home Feel Happier
One of the trickiest parts of feeling like you have a happy home would have to be stress. It's not easy to feel calm and happy at home when you feel like there's a massive to-do list of things that must get done and it never seems to get any shorter. It might seem simple enough to say "well I'll just choose to feel less stressed at home this week" but it's not always that … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Creative Home Office Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! Since I got home from my trip I've been feeling ready to give my home office another makeover. It's a constant work in progress until I eventually move in a year or two, so I'm always on the lookout for creative home office ideas that I can either make work for me, or save for when that move finally happens. So this week I'm rounding up some of my … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Out the Door Running Kit
The hardest part of making (and keeping) my running habit is getting out of the house. It can be so easy to feel like it's just too much hassle to actually lace up my shoes and get out the door. As I'm the kind of person that needs my gear with me when I go running, I've decided that now is the perfect time to make myself a running kit so I can grab what I need and get out of … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Gorgeous Dining Room Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! For this week's round up I thought I'd share some gorgeous dining room ideas that I have found on Pinterest. The dining room in my home really needs work, so I thought it might give me some inspiration to see what some other people have done really well, and I thought might offer some inspiration for you too! It's all still in the dreaming phase here, but … [Read more...]
Why You Should Start Creating a Happy Home Now
Today I want to start a new series on the blog, that will continue every second Thursday. One where the theme is about creating a great, happy home for you and for me. One where we not only talk about embracing imperfection, but where we make steps to do it. One where we focus more on the memories we are making and less of how picture perfect it might look from the outside. And … [Read more...]
How to Stick to an Ambitious Savings Goal Without Losing Your Mind
Don't get me wrong, I love an ambitious savings goal. It's how I work best: save, save, save, and then take the great trip or buy the cool thing I've been saving for. BUT, it can A) be a bit boring to cut back on spending on the things you'd like to have; and B) make you feel like you're broke all the time. If you really want to stick to your savings goal without losing your … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Clever Kids Party Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! Whilst there aren't any party celebrations happening around these parts at the moment, I've been super inspired by all the cool party ideas that I'm seeing on Pinterest. So, today I thought I'd round up some of my favourite kids party ideas that I've seen lately. Some are a specific theme and others would be great for even a small, simple gathering. Here … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: You Are Awesome Valentine’s Stickers
I'm not the biggest fan of Valentine's Day, but I do love the chance to tell the people I care about how awesome they are. So today on the blog I'm sharing a quick and fun way you can let those who you think are awesome know, without going overboard or getting too mushy (in case that's not your thing). Here's how to make some fun heart stickers! What you'll need: Shipping … [Read more...]
Alt Summit Winter 2015: My Highlights
14 months ago I started planning and saving so that I could attend Alt Summit Winter 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT. It was no easy feat to make it happen. It cost a lot of money, and many times I thought I wasn't going to make it. You might be wondering why it was so important to me to fly half way across the world for a blogging conference? But Alt Summit is one of a kind - and … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Bedding Ideas for Sweet Dreams
Hello! Happy Saturday! Recently, I've been thinking of giving my bedroom a mini makeover and getting some pretty new bed linen, so this week I thought I'd share a round up of some of my favourites that I've found via pinterest that would give any bedroom some colour! I hope they give you some ideas too! Tradewinds Duvet This is a great one for anyone who loves maps or … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Tidy & Declutter Your Bookshelves
The end of the month is nearly upon us and for many in these parts, the school year is just beginning. That means new school books and new things coming into our homes for both school and work. If you're starting to feel a little overwhelmed by it all, doing a little bit of tidying and decluttering can make you feel a little less crowded and a little more ready for the year to … [Read more...]
Turning Pro: A Book to Kick Your Dreams into Action
Procrastination gets even the most organised and driven person from time to time and those of us who also feel a bit of self doubt creeping in can really use procrastination to not follow through on what we want to do. For me, follow through isn't a big problem anymore, but there was a time when it really was. And having talked to quite a few people about it I know that it's a … [Read more...]