Introduction In today’s fast-paced world where many things in life appear to be driven by instant gratification, (‘Next day delivery’ of online orders is ofter expected as standard, immediate responses to emails and texts are presumed, fast food restaurants are on every corner’) the idea of doing anything ‘slowly’ seems impossible. So what is Slow…
Party, Party, Party We had a very busy weekend celebrating our son’s 18th birthday this weekend (a family dinner at a favourite restaurant, a house party for his friends, then a party at home for our extended family) so as you can see, we’ve had lots to plan! And, as I like to make sustainable…
Whether for practical or aesthetic reasons, window shades serve a range of purposes. From controlling the light coming through the windows to offering privacy inside your home, window shades (or blinds) can make a significant difference to our windows and decor. So, choosing the correct style, colour and material is essential. Whether you want blinds…
Creating a Productive and Sustainable Workspace As we all know, the outbreak of COVID-19 changed the working landscape for many people as they were forced to stay at home and create an office space in order to continue working. Although working from home isn’t a new concept – I remember working for a Government Department…
An Indispensable Resource Well, we’ve had our fair share of rain in the north east of England recently! As I’m writing this, the rain is battering my windows and it’s been raining for weeks now. I have watched the fields and roads flood, these last few weeks and it got me thinking about this precious…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas! Dare I say it? Christmas is not too far away and as this season produces so much waste I thought it would be a good idea to get a head start and offer some sustainable Christmas ideas to reduce some of the waste created during the festive season. As I…
When we were planning our home renovation back in 2019 (it seems so long ago now!) one of our dilemmas was how ‘open’ were we going with ‘open-plan’ design? We looked at a variety of open-plan living ideas and styles and they all looked fantastic! My husband was initially keen to go full-on open-plan with…
Introduction Home fragrances are a wonderful way to create a welcoming ambiance in our homes. Introducing our favourite scents into our living spaces offers a variety of possibilities. In this blog post, we will explore the best home fragrances and examine eco-friendly methods for incorporating these aromas into our living spaces. From fragranced candles and…
A Journey into Sustainable Living When I started out on this sustainable living journey, I began by researching information online and talking to like-minded people who were already putting sustainability at the forefront of their lifestyle. I also found that there were a range of books about sustainable living that I could dip into for…
Introduction In previous posts I have mentioned that I like to repurpose items in my home to change things up a little. I particularly like to find alternative storage solutions for the home, whether they are repurposed items or they were designed for multi use. I thought it would be a good idea to share…