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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
Read my house saving tips in the national news
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.
A stylist's guide to arranging your modern farmhouse cushions
Have you often wondered how to style your cushions in a way that looks effortless yet well put together? I'm sharing my stylings tips to help you nail your cushion arrangement this summer (and winter for that matter!)
Our new humble Modern Farmhouse kitchen plans
In this post I'm sharing the new structural designs for our Modern Farmhouse look 1930s Kitchen Diner as well as a price comparison between the old and the new architect plans we had created.
Shop my Modern Farmhouse Living Room Makeover
Are you about to embark on a living room revamp? Looking for new flooring? Sofas? Accessories? A lamp? I'm sharing the brands I flocked to when I renovated our living room recently. See where I bought everything and get some ideas for your project. Happy shopping!
My most used home apps + why I love them
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.
Why we DITCHED our 80K Kitchen Extension for a more humble design
If you're about to shell out on a crazy priced house improvement I think you might be interested in our take on this...
Before + After: Our living room – 6 months on
Full before and after shots of our farmhouse-inspired living room and the home decoration progress we've made 6 months on.
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.
My long haul flight reading list
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...
Our kitchen diner mood board
In this post I share with you my Kitchen Diner mood board, tips to create yours (in 10 minutes flat!) and a clever way to project manage your decorating.
Her gift to me
There are rare occasions I get to talk about Mama McGee on my blog, so with Mothering Sunday coming up, this is my chance :)
Thoughts on turning 26 today
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...
Our Dorset Detox: Part 1
After all the mess and stress of our first stage of house renovations, I treated Neil to a nostalgic weekend break in his homeland, Dorset.
My new Willow & Hall footstool – a piece of luxury!
We had a new addition to No. 42 the other week and I am in adoration of it. Come see...
Choosing an architect + the plans for our house
Hello! I've been meaning to get this post up for months but I decided I wanted to share it shortly before the renovation starts (hopefully on schedule to kick off in late April) so it won't be so much of a wait on progress shots.
Wood flooring: Laminate Vs Real wood – which is better?
I never ever thought I would see the day that I *preferred* laminate flooring to the real thing. Let me explain...
A list of the luckiest things you can own in your home
What is your stance on the whole "luck" superstition? I'm personally really supportive of those who believe and practice feng shui, or those who carry traditions through in their homes.
New designers to keep your eye on if you love wholesome living
Love all things modern farmhouse and simple living? You'll love these designers who will be attending the Spring Fair Gift & Home Trade event 2017...
7 home decoration books you need on your shelfie
From small space storage ideas to being brave with colour, I've rounded up my top 7 home decoration books that have all the answers to life's decorating woos.
Interior friends, don't miss the Spring Fair Gift & Home Trade Event
I can't wait to nose around some of the finest exhibitors in home decoration and gifts. Wanna join me?