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…
When the first Covid-19 lockdown happened in March 2020, I think it is fair to say that many people began hankering after a simpler life, possibly in a more rural setting. With working from home becoming the new normal, people’s focus changed from workwear and leisure to their homes and garden. This got me thinking…
The room which we currently use as a living room is a strange one. Once used to hang meat in many years ago, it has been referred to as a corridor by some people. It is long and thin. It originally had two small windows in it but, when we renovated the house one of…
Are you on the dreaded hunt to find that perfect gift for the hardworking farmer? You want to surprise him with something original, thoughtful and practical to fit in with his day-to-day needs but you aren’t quite sure where to start. We get it, it’s not easy shopping for a man’s man, a farmer, a workhorse…
What makes you an adult? According to trusty Google, an adult is a human who has reached sexual maturity. I suppose having children can make you an adult but, when you hear of 11 year old’s having babies, I don’t think that is totally the right definition. I remember when I moved in with Hubster…
Sometimes I think things really do happen for a reason. I am a member of a lovely group of farmers, farmerswives and farm bloggers on Social Media. It really is lovely and very supportive through the highs and the lows of this great profession. Through one Young Farmer blogger, Cesca Beswick, I was introduced to…
If you’re considering enhancing your home with a real fire, then the good news is that possibilities are endless. Increased demand for stoves in recent years has meant a wealth of choice has become available and anyone can now find a stove to match their heating requirements and personal tastes. However, that breadth of choice…
Living in an old farmhouse means the rooms are mostly funny shaped meaning finding furniture can be a problem. Our living room in particular is very long and thin and it drives me mad because nothing I do seems to make it look any better. Most of our furniture came from our last house including…