Cleaning windows is no easy feat. Not only are they prone to streaky residue, but often common window cleaners fall flat when faced with more difficult dirt and grime. Thankfully, modern methods and products make even the most stubborn stains a breeze to tackle! In this helpful article, we will explore how you can utilize … [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…]
Is Wooden Flooring Worth It? When it comes to floors, there are so many different materials you can choose from. You can go from marble, to granite, to ceramic, to wood; the options are virtually endless. Speaking of wooden floors, you might know that they are a very popular choice of material for floors, but … [Read more…]
There are a lot of things that you should be looking into when it comes to improving your homestead and making positive decisions for the future right now. Being able to work on your property and improve it is integral to developing a happier, healthier, and more enjoyable place to live, and this is … [Read more…]
I am able and willing to accept that the three times I have had children, my sense of style completely disappeared. With my first I cut my hair short. With number two I gave most of my wardrobe to a charity shop and then lamented when I gave birth and with number three, I painted … [Read more…]
The entrance to your home is where visitors come in. Snap judgements can be made on the state of someone’s front door or door mat. You want to make a good impression. For farms though, the entrance to your home is probably the most high-traffic area in the whole farm. It is where wellies are … [Read more…]
Every one is going mad about decluttering. I admit I have tried to do it myself but, rather than be excited about throwing things away, the thing to excite me the most recently is that charity shops are being flooded with treasures that their previous owners have discarded. Now that makes me happy. While there … [Read more…]
We have wanted a wood burning stove at the farm since we moved in. There is something so cosy and homely about an open (ish) fire lit on a bitterly cold day and everyone vying for closest spot.* There is also a lot to be said for a fire place in that it certainly becomes … [Read more…]
I am not the tidiest person you will ever meet. I have always had little piles of stuff dotted around. It used to drive my mum mad when I lived at home. Now with a large farmhouse and three children, there are times that I struggle. I don’t ever say I am perfect at anything … [Read more…]
One of the many great benefits of having a great kitchen is being able to use it all year round for the many different occasions that occur over 12 months. One such occasion is Shrove Tuesday – otherwise known as pancake day. As families gather in their kitchens around the country to enjoy a … [Read more…]
