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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
A full home tour - a heartbreaking goodbye
Before we move and all the rooms in our flat become just a distant memory of laughter and netflix sessions, I thought I'd share a full home tour to remember what a fun place to decorate it was!
Freshening up our patio garden ready for sale
Whether you're on a budget looking for simple fixes to cheer up a dull patio, or you're almost on the market and want to achieve the best price for your property, read how we updated our slugfest garden into a tidy tranquil place
Styling basement flat windows to optimise for light
...and the biggest most radical change we made to our living room since we moved into the flat. You're going to love these.
Updates: We're buying a new house!
Crikey, there are some awesome things happening right now that I need to share with you...
The new colour range from Farrow & Ball
They're so nice they'll have your other half crying out to start painting ;)
Choosing our new living room colour scheme
The second home resolution for 2016 is ticked off the list (well, sorta).
Before & After: Fitting a woodburning stove
Here it is (FINALLY!) the before and after shots of our wood burner being installed. Come meet my new best friend...
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 10 home decoration resolutions for 2016
Ok, in 2016, I vow to decorate slowly. Wanna join me?
A weekend away in a beautiful Sussex farmhouse
One of the most idyllic breaks I've ever had. Think rustic, beautifully finished bedrooms that feel like home, warm fires, and country walks. This place is heaven.
6 really FUN ways to define your interior style
Defining your unique interior style is hard, but who said it couldn't be fun?
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
Getting a wood burning stove fitted: what to consider | Part 1
In about 3 weeks time, Neil and I are having our chimney all opened up and a wood burner installed right where you can see those little logs resting in our now decorative fireplace.