Buying a puppy from a breeder is already a shady endeavour. There are a lot of breeders out there peddling purebred chihuahuas which turn into golden labs over time, aren’t purebred or are ill. If you have a breeder you trust, you still will have a lot of questions to ask them. The breeder will … [Read more…]
If you are an artist, then it makes sense that you may have a dream of creating a successful business from your craft. Many artists spend a lot of time creating stunning designs and pictures and thinking of how they can make money from it. If your biggest dream is to create artwork full-time and … [Read more…]
We have recently been putting the Playmobil Farm with Small Animals to the test and my farm-loving family has absolutely loved it. In the box, was a barn which was fairly easy to put together and a lot of accessories. There was: Figures: 1 farmer, 1 farmer’s wife, 1 girl; animals: 6 birds, 1 bird … [Read more…]
Finishing touches are often overlooked. We budget for, design and shop for a big renovation or redecoration project, to create the home of our dreams. Then we wonder why it doesn’t look quite right. We spend a lot of time and money on home improvement projects only for our rooms to look like those out … [Read more…]
The benefits of walking for physical health are well known, but walking can drastically improve our mental wellbeing too. From getting a better night’s sleep, increasing self-esteem, and reducing anxiety, something as simple as walking can really turn around our mental health. Yorkshire has plenty of beautiful walking spots, from seaside strolls to woodsy wanders. … [Read more…]
Valley Mill have been manufacturing and supplying 100 per cent Welsh made products for well over a decade. I’ve worked with them a few times over the years and their level of friendliness, efficiency and quality just keeps getting better. It all started in 2007 with director and creator Kevin Thomas after purchasing a laser … [Read more…]
What exactly is shabby chic? Born right here in the UK, the shabby chic style is one of nostalgia – nods to times gone by, through a mish-mash of old décor choices, worn furniture and rustic features. The emergence of shabby chic is often linked to the appearance of rural homes, particularly well-kept manors and … [Read more…]
In 2014, a National Trust survey revealed that the majority of children play outside for less than an hour a day. This is less than a third of the time enjoyed by their grandparents’ generation and it is so sad. Thankfully, entrepreneurs have seen a gap in the market and farm and forest schools are … [Read more…]
A wise woman once said: “You. Can never have enough hats, gloves and shoes” While I don’t want to totally argue with her, I would also like to add bags into this. I have recently been introduced to the colourful world of Fenella Smith London who started her accessories business ten years ago. The company … [Read more…]
For most people, pets are part of the family so, at this time of year the days grow shorter and Christmas approaches, we often turn our thoughts to our furry friends. They deserve a bit of luxury like everyone else but I like it to fit with the homely decor in my house. For me, … [Read more…]
