Having lived here for almost 4 weeks now we're beginning to get a better feel for how we want the house to look and work practically. 

Grantastic to fantastic Neil calls it :-) check out our plans

You know that feeling. You've just moved in and you're itching to see what kind of flooring there is underneath the carpets. Are the floorboards in good nick? Well check out what we discovered when we ripped up the carpet in our master bedroom...

Ok, here goes nothing. Are you ready to see the house we just bought? Here's what we're turning from grantastic to fantastic

After choosing possibly the worst time to buy and sell (thanks Brexit!) we've moved! Hello No 42, I can't wait to decorate you from grantastic to fantastic!

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! 

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

...and the biggest most radical change we made to our living room since we moved into the flat. You're going to love these.

Crikey, there are some awesome things happening right now that I need to share with you...

They're so nice they'll have your other half crying out to start painting ;)

The second home resolution for 2016 is ticked off the list (well, sorta).

Here it is (FINALLY!) the before and after shots of our wood burner being installed. Come meet my new best friend...

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. 

Ok, in 2016, I vow to decorate slowly. Wanna join me?

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.

Defining your unique interior style is hard, but who said it couldn't be fun? 

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

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.