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I love period properties – so why did I rip out an original Carrara marble fireplace?
Otherwise known as my most controversial and scary decision to date
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5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rental
Allow yourself time to appreciate these simple things
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I never (ever!) turn on the big light – these are the ingenious ways I illuminate my home that feel so much softer and warmer
How to light your home if you're as 'big light' averse as me
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A Thrifty Kind of Christmas: Christmas in a reno is never going to be perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't have its own kind of beauty
How we're mixing vintage finds with this year’s festive trends
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I'm a candle obsessive, and have them burning all the time – these are my favourite budget-friendly ones I love to have in my home
Everyone needs more candles – and some of my faves start from just £5!
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7 Christmas cleaning hacks I can’t live without – these are my secret tricks for a sparkling clean home over the festive period
I always turn to these quick and easy cleaning hacks to get me through the holidays
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Marble is for more than just kitchen worktops! As an interior designer, these are the non-scary ways I use it to make a big impact
How statement pieces can easily transform a room from everyday to effortlessly elegant
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5 meaningful Christmas decorations I've decided to make not buy, and they're so simple I promise you can do them too
These small craft projects put a lot of heart and soul into how my home looks and feels during Christmas
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I used to be a minimalist, but now I see the joy in having some element of 'stuff' – this is how I found the perfect balance
There are so many benefits to minimalism, so why do I no longer live as one?
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I'm sharing my little black book of lighting – where I find big statement pieces at prices much smaller than you'd imagine
You don't need to break the bank for high-impact lighting
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So much went wrong on my second renovation – here's what I learned the hard way so you don't have to
There were plenty of skeletons in my renovation closet and a Frankenstein’s Monster in my living room
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I came up with this easy and cost-effective solution to add more personality to the plain and boring bathroom in my rental home
The renter hack you never knew you needed
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I love to make big design decisions but I hate to spend money when I don't have to – these are my spend-savvy decorating secrets
My top tips when it comes to transforming our home on a budget
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Big Dreams, Small Budget: How we’re slowly renovating our Suffolk cottage to create a home we love without breaking the bank
We've learned what to prioritise on and how to take small wins
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How I'm making the patterned (and slightly eccentric!) sofa I just bought on Facebook Marketplace work in my colourful home
I love my new Facebook find but it's a bold print and there's already a lot going on in my living room scheme
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I’m a dog owner and these are 5 easy tasks I do to keep my home clean, especially over muddy paw season
My top tips to help with the seemingly endless muddy paw prints
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Kitchen Chronicles Part One – how I'm crafting my dream space on a budget
I'm chasing my dream kitchen while convincing my husband it's something we need to do and hunting down budget-friendly options
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'Big Bow Energy' vs 'Christmas Memory Trees' – how I've picked my festive decorating style for my home this year
I love big bows and I love memory trees – and have found a way to have both
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5 items I always recommend you declutter in November, to ensure the festive season isn’t so overwhelming
A little bit of decluttering now and your future self will be very grateful
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These are my 6 favourite unexpected ways to use wallpaper – let it do the hard work so you don't have to
I used to shy away from wallpaper, but I've recently discovered how transformative it can be
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The internet is my go-to for inspiration to action – searching and shopping smart to find my Everything pieces
It's the easiest starting point for sourcing, but it can harm us as much as help us
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No cat flap? No problem! This game-changing gadget is the reason I'm able to have a cat in my rental
The perfect solution for wannabe cat owners without a cat flap, and one I wholeheartedly recommend
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I'm a neat freak who secretly hates cleaning – these are my sanity-saving tricks for keeping my family home tidy, calm, and guest-ready
I've had to learn a few tricks along the way and I think they'll help you keep your house in order, too
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Just Get It Done: The game-changing mantra that gets us through our reno projects
It's amazing what a difference this change in mindset makes, creating a domino effect towards completing a reno
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I'm obsessed with scrolling Facebook Marketplace and these are my tips for finding the gems
A little bit of love goes a long way
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Ask Lucy: I've answered your cleaning conundrums to ensure your home always sparkles
I asked my Instagram for their domestic dilemmas!
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My transitional autumn/winter wish list – little comforts, seasonal styling, and clever finds to bring cosiness into your home
Little comforts, seasonal styling, and clever finds to bring coziness into your home
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How I added a DIY autumn mural to my stairs – all it took was a few sample pots of paint to give them a unique seasonal update on a budget
A little paint went a long way with my seasonal staircase refresh
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At least 70% of my home is second-hand – these are 5 reasons I'd always shop pre-loved over buying something brand new
I think my soul would die if I lived in a house full of new things
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A peek into my colourful mind, and how to find decorating inspiration anywhere
I'm always open to bold colour combinations, and this is how I came across some of my favourites
