by Debbie O'Connor | Jun 20, 2021 | House and Home, Latest
It’s undeniable that traditional pergolas look beautiful. Wooden outdoor structures with a stunning latticed roof to offer shade and style to a patio, garden or terrace. However, their functionality can be questioned (at least for homes in England, where it rains most...
by Debbie O'Connor | Jun 16, 2021 | House and Home, Latest
If I’ve had a long, hectic day, my favourite thing to de-stress is to sit outside in my lovely garden and enjoy some peace and quiet, no matter rain or shine. Sometimes with a cup of tea, sometimes with a book, sometimes just me. There is something quite special about...
by Debbie O'Connor | May 26, 2021 | House and Home, Parenting
And so it’s done – my daughter and my son have finished their GCSE and A-level tests/assessments or whatever you want to call them (don’t forget, there are no exams this year!), and the whole sorry shambles that has been year 11/13 in a pandemic is...
by Debbie O'Connor | May 21, 2021 | House and Home
Most homeowners will want to update their interior from time to time to freshen up and modernise the decor. When you are choosing which rooms to restyle, it’s a good idea to start with your bedroom. This is your sanctuary, your quiet space and you owe it to yourself...
by Debbie O'Connor | Apr 20, 2021 | House and Home
The Great British pastime; tea. Like most, if not all, other significant elements of British culture has been stolen from a different culture that has been doing it far longer. In the case of tea, it may have been China’s creation, but people from all around the...
by Debbie O'Connor | Apr 15, 2021 | House and Home
House envy and planning future home improvements is one of my guilty pleasures I’m somebody who loves to have plans and daydreams on the go at all times. When things are a bit dull and boring in my everyday life then I tend to start daydreaming and plotting fun things...
