Did you know that it’s estimated that 40% of all food produced in the world is wasted. That equates to $1 trillion worth of food every year. The reality is, we waste tons of money and resources when it comes to our food production- but following on from my previous blog post, there are a […]
10 easy ways to be more sustainable
A lot of people believe that their small actions can’t make a big difference but the reality is, it can really make a big impact to the environment. Yes, companies need to do (a lot) more but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do anything. The sad truth is climate change is real, and as humans […]
How to Make Friends with New Neighbors
So, you’ve spent all your time scoping out Calgary homes for sale, finally closed on one, and have just moved in. You knew the house was great (or you wouldn’t have bought it), and you know you like the neighborhood. It’s near shopping and entertainment but still quiet enough for some privacy. But how about […]
Buying a flat in Outer London? 6 things to consider…
With the stamp duty holiday extended for 2021 and property prices reduced in some areas, people are making the most of this and looking to get on the ladder by buying a flat in Outer London. It’s no secret that buying property in London is very expensive (especially when I compare to my home town […]
How to prepare for garden parties with Covid restrictions
This Summer, we’ll finally be able to meet family and friends with no restrictions but until then, we are now allowed to meet up to 6 people outside. You don’t need to have igloos, teepee tents or a huge budget to throw an amazing party and despite the restrictions, you can still plan a day or night […]
Tips for your home to help keep eczema skin calm
Since having severe eczema flare-ups throughout lockdown, I’ve realised that there are some things I have to do at home to make sure my eczema is less likely to flare up. I wrote previously about how I swapped to plant-based cleaning products, so I thought I’d share some more of my tips for your home […]
Throwing the perfect engagement ‘party’ in lockdown
Although this has been such an uncertain time, it’s also been a special time for me as I got engaged right at the beginning of lockdown and it’s been nice to have something to plan for once life returns to ‘normal’. At the time, we were quite optimistic and naive about seeing family and friends […]
Gallery Walls do’s and don’ts
I am so excited to be working on my gallery wall to go in my living room, opposite my dining room table. I did not realise how much work would have to go into it so I thought I’d share some of my do’s and don’ts to help if you’re starting on a gallery wall. […]
How to upgrade your garden easily
I know I am extremely lucky to have a small garden so when lockdown was in full force and the sun was blaring, I had somewhere to sit and enjoy the sun. However, we needed to do a little bit of TLC to our garden which was neglected from last summer, when we laid new […]
How to set the mood with lighting
Do you know when it’s Christmas and you’ve put fairy lights everywhere and you look forward to turning them on so your house is all cosy? I’ve decided I want to recreate this cosy feeling in the house all year round. I’ve been looking into ways I can do this and using lighting is a […]