People have flocked to London in search of employment opportunities and spurred by dreams of a better life since the days of Dick Whittington. And modern multicultural London is still a magnet for many — but if you’re looking for a place to settle down, Scottish capital Edinburgh might be a better option. According to a recent Royal Mail survey based on criteria like employment, green spaces, ...
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Living in my childhood bedroom - an update
As most of you will know, Amy and I moved back to Germany after her dad and I split up in summer. My parents came and picked us up in Bristol in November, helped me to get the house up to scratch for the next tenants and really helped us make the move a lot easier. Not only practically, but also from an emotional point of view. I have lived in Bristol for a little over 6 years and while my life ...
What we’ve been loving over the summer holidays
Panda Drinks are an iconic brand, but I have only found out about them last month. The lovely people at Panda Drink sent Amy a fabulous little summer package with a lunch box, some of their most popular drinks as well as an activity booklet and a skipping rope that Amy had a lot of fun with in the garden. The Panda Still Juice Drinks come in raspberry and blackcurrant flavours while Panda Splash, ...
First-time Buyer Essentials
Buying your first house is an immensely daunting and exciting (not to mention stressful) time. You’ve got all kinds of solicitor and estate agent issues to sort out which can seem like an endless process, but once all of that is settled you can start thinking about actually buying some of the nice things to furnish the place. Here are some first-time buyer essentials you shouldn’t be without when ...
12 cushions for £30 or less
Soft furnishing such as rugs, throws or cushions are a great way to transform your home without having to make big and expensive changes like painting or hanging wallpaper. They add texture and can completely change the feel of your room by creating a contrast to your current colour scheme or tying colours together. Patterned cushions and bold colours can also add life and energy to a room, ...
Outspiration or how Amy got her own underwater world
I don't know about you, but I love using the internet for inspiration – be it tasty recipes, new fashion trends or DIY projects. I have all my favourite apps on my phone, so I can browse while I'm on the go, and since earlier this month, there's a new addition to my app list - a clever little app called Outspiration. What is Outspiration? Outspiration is a new mobile app from AkzoNobel, which ...
