There's nothing I love more than decorating my home with the changing seasons, and although most of my holiday decor is a collection from over the years, I still like to add something new each time I open the decoration box. This year I found myself browsing on Etsy for inspiration when I came across … Continue reading Easy DIY Autumn Doormat (with Stencils)
10 Must Do’s in San Francisco!
It's been five years since I first visited San Francisco and I've been dying to go back ever since. This city has literally everything you could possibly want for a mini break, from history and culture, to shopping and attractions. Everywhere you look there is opportunity for a Polaroid, as well as the chance to … Continue reading 10 Must Do’s in San Francisco!
Why I recommend Help to Buy to first-time + single buyers
House prices in London are ridiculous, especially when you consider how little you actually get for your money; but luckily there's two schemes in place which make affording your first home - whether that be in London or elsewhere in the UK - that little bit easier. I bought my one-bed, zone four flat in … Continue reading Why I recommend Help to Buy to first-time + single buyers
1 Year as a Home Owner
Today marks officially one whole year since I completed and collected the keys to my very first home - eek! It's crazy to think how fast the time has gone, and how settled I now feel in a place where I once felt so lost. It's definitely been a year of new experiences and more … Continue reading 1 Year as a Home Owner
I’m Back!
It's been almost five-years since I first launched my blog, but I'm back! Find me sharing tips on SEO, getting on the property ladder and family recipes.
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Guide
Buying gifts for men, whether that be your boyfriend, brother, father, uncle or neighbour, is such a difficult task. The only ‘go-to’ thing that ever comes to mind are gadgets and socks; and no matter how much I personally love a fresh pair of socks wrapped up, it’s not a gift that screams ‘thoughtful’ solely … Continue reading Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Guide
A Day in Vis – The Home of Mamma Mia 2
We booked Croatia on a whim, but then when I found out that Mamma Mia 2 was filmed on one of it’s islands, I got that extra bit excited. Vis is my favourite island that we visited during our trip, and apart from it being one of the backdrops to Mamma Mia 2, the island … Continue reading A Day in Vis – The Home of Mamma Mia 2
2018 – My Crazy Year!
I know I’m a little lot late in posting a ‘New Year’ post, but I didn’t want to skip it as 2018 has been such a year of growth for me. If you follow me on Twitter you may have read that this time last year was a bit of a whirlwind for me. A lot of stuff went … Continue reading 2018 – My Crazy Year!
10 Surrey + London Theatre Shows You Must See in 2019
In 2018 I shared with you some of my favourite theatre shows in and around Surrey; and I was very chuffed with the engagement it received. So I thought, being the start of a new year, it would be the perfect time to write out another list of what performances are coming to theatres in Surrey, in … Continue reading 10 Surrey + London Theatre Shows You Must See in 2019
Coming Home for Christmas
I can’t believe I’m coming home for Christmas. If like me, you truly believe that home is where the heart (and family) is, then my home is in Logroño – Spain. Growing up bilingual (on my mother’s side) we would spend every holiday in Logroño. Summers quickly whizzed by as my older sister and I spent endless … Continue reading Coming Home for Christmas