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The Dilly Hotel London review – Take 2! The Dilly Hotel London review, part 2! When I first stayed at The Dilly, the hotel was in the middle of a major refurbishment programme. The lobby and restaurant were closed, and although I could see the potential, it was difficult to judge the hotel at its…
Eek! As the self-confessed queen of ‘bespoke on a budget’, I was VERY excited to see whether Kimpton Fitzroy would live up to the hype so here’s my Kimpton Fitzroy London review… We stayed here during the hottest day of the year so far, in the middle of a London heatwave with temperatures soaring past…
Grand Designs Live London 2026: Renovation tips and favourite finds If you love home interiors, renovation ideas, clever storage, garden inspiration, wellness trends and discovering brands before they hit every Instagram feed, then Grand Designs Live, London, is one of the best events in the UK calendar. This year felt particularly special for me because…
How I eliminated window condensation with a £3.50 DIY window insulation kit In late December, I expected to be writing blogs about making mantles look pretty with foraged foliage and top tips on festive home fragrance but (yet again) 2022 threw us a curveball with a post-pandemic cost of living crisis, extortionate energy bills and the…
Looking for luxury bedroom decor ideas? Create a stylish sanctuary you won’t want to leave. It pays to know a few luxury bedroom decor ideas because bedrooms are often overlooked when it comes to decorating, with rooms playing host to visitors taking priority. I can relate to this as the bedroom in our last house…
Updated: 21st June 2025 How to customise IKEA bargain flat pack furniture so no one will believe it’s not bespoke. Why an IKEA alcove hack? I’m a huge lover of built-in furniture and its ability to elevate even the most ordinary of rooms. Aside from the obvious home storage and organisation benefits, built-in furniture can also…
If hardwired lights are a no-go, there’s no need for FOMO with these lighting hacks Knowing how to add lighting to a room without wiring will serve you well in many scenarios. The ‘big light’ has fallen hugely out of favour these days as people want layered lighting to set the mood and create ambience…
Updated: Dec 12, 2023 Knowing how to update stairs on a budget is seriously handy when you are completing a home renovation project; it’s also useful info for those with a tired old staircase that could do with a revamp on a budget. What people consider to be ‘on a budget’ will vary tremendously, so…
These shoppable moodboards take the effort out of interior styling. You asked for shoppable mood boards and shopping guides and I (took months to get my act together, then finally) delivered! Joking aside, it’s been a pretty hectic few months and I’m not quite sure how it can possibly be June tomorrow?! But, here are…
After setting big home organisation goals and embracing a more minimalist aesthetic for 2023, here’s how it’s going… This is a quick checking-in kind of post. It’s been a couple of weeks since I shared my big 2023 home update plan of decluttering and embracing minimalism (albeit in a slightly ‘relaxed’ way considering I have…
Leaf painting: Easy, cheap and effective. Looking for a Halloween craft project to do with the kids? Look no further, ghostly leaf painting is a goodie. It requires minimal materials and will have the kids squealing with delight. Here’s how to make ghostly painted leaves… If you don’t have any suitable trees of bushes yourself…
Take the stress out of using a mitre box and saw for your DIY projects How to use a mitre box is a question frequently pondered by DIYers tackling a DIY project with mitre joints. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use a mitre box and hand saw, focusing on making 45-degree cuts and…