As we start the next phase of our home renovation in our 1930s home, I can't help but feel the pressure. 

*and breathe*

I bring you exciting news as I sit amongst the dust and rubble that is my house at the moment (project #fifiskitchen has begun!) Fifi McGee has been nominated for an award! 

Delighted to be featured in the i newspaper today sharing saving tips I practice daily. If you're saving for a deposit on a house, a fancy holiday, a renovation, driving lessons or to start a new business, have a read. 

I've found myself downloading quite a few smart apps and meters for my house recently and I wanted to share what home interior apps are on my phone for anyone who's interested in bringing their homes right up to date with the latest technology or opt for a more *stylish* way of metering and monitoring your house. 

If you're about to shell out on a crazy priced house improvement I think you might be interested in our take on this...

Dear cushion-fluffing friends,

I’ve been on a hiatus from my blog making some life-altering plans.

When you hear the word “hiatus” you may think of a dreamy escape from city life, locking yourself in a cabin in the woods far from civilisation, unplugging your brain from work or projects, ceasing all to-do-lists (those that stretch beyond planting tomato seeds anyway), and just doing nothing.

But alas I’ve had a hiatus far from that. A better one than that. Really.

What does someone aspiring to live a free, simple and at-every-minute-fun life take with them on the USA trip of a lifetime? With 25.5 hours travelling, here is what I'm packing my brain with...

There are rare occasions I get to talk about Mama McGee on my blog, so with Mothering Sunday coming up, this is my chance :)

Today I cross the 25 hurdle and now I'm closer to 30 than I am 20. No more "early 20s" – it feels a bit too grown up for my liking! Here are some reflections on my 25th year...