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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
10 styling tips to sell your home faster
If you're planning to sell your property any time soon, don't put it on the market before you've implemented these styling tips. It could mean the difference of up to £30, 000... read on.
Compulsive Device Use - The Silent Threat
As devices start to take over our lives and are an everyday feature in our home, we wanted to shine a light on some of the issues that we might face if we let the technology get the better of us. The result: following our research we’re more scared than before.
How we started 2019 in the best possible way | New Year Resolution Check In
Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions is tough! Here’s a look back on how we’ve done during January…
Books to read in 2019: On my reading list | Self Help
Self help books line the shelves in my house. I’ve read all the cult-following self help classics but I’ve still got so many more I want to read. I thought I’d share what’s on my 2019 reading list, in case any of these self help book ideas resonate with you.
Afternoon Tea Week with William Morris + Spode
I've told you about my adoration for all things William Morris, haven't I? Great British design makes me ooo and ahh... as does afternoon tea. The two combined? Just magic!
Miracle Mornings: An honest review
I've been experimenting with Miracle Mornings for about 3 weeks now. Still new to it and still working out my own routine during the early starts, but thought I'd share how I've been finding it, my routine, and tips for giving it a go if you're considering trying it.
Selecting our "cut-your-own" Christmas Tree at Wilderness Woods (+ our Annual Autumn Photoshoot!)
If you've been a Fifi McGee fan for a while you'll know that every year, the very moment the leaves start falling, Neil and I race out and prance around the woods for a wee photoshoot sesh together. There's something about all the colours, the first frost and the excuse to wrap up warm that makes us look forward to our annual Autumnal shoots together. This year, we fled to Wilderness Woods!
A moment of work, house + life chaos
As we start the next phase of our home renovation in our 1930s home, I can't help but feel the pressure.
*and breathe*
5 ways to improve your health by decorating your home
Design has a big role to play in how we feel every day and it's long been my belief that what you do to the look of your home effects your wellbeing. Today I'm sharing 5 ways you can add health-boosting benefits to your home and life.
Fifi is shortlisted for the #BloggersBlogAwards
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!
I'm back! What to expect + Why you should strongly consider gifting yourself a hiatus
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.
10 commandments to live by when saving for a house
I thought I'd write a bit about mine and Neil's story saving for our place and the cuts we had to make (and still have to) to acquire a big enough deposit to buy in the Brighton/Hove area whilst keeping maintenance costs of the property in mind.
My tips for hosting a stress free dinner party in your home
Whether you're fine dining guests for Christmas, New Year or birthday shenanigans, I've pulled together some tips to make the whole palava a simple affair