Following on from the budget revamp of the lounge, I decided to spend a few more pennies on a tin of paint for the dining room. Why? Because I really didn’t like the colour that was on three of the walls! I did a post a few years back about painting the dining room,…

My house is certainly not a palace or a showhome. But it is a home. I would welcome you with open arms, treat you like royalty and ensure you felt comfortable and ‘at home’. But if you are expecting something out of Architectural Digest or Homes and Country, then you would be very mistaken.…

Recently I did a post about some items I had ordered from Shein that were a little out of my comfort zone. If you missed it, you can read it here So, how did I get on? For most part, pretty darn well! The nightgown was a delight. Loose and light, it was the…

I will probably never blend in. Too fat, too loud, too colourful, too unusual. You name it, I am probably it. And I am more than happy with that, thank you very much. I do my own thing and don’t worry about what people think. When it comes to my looks and style I…

I am so fortunate to know some really talented people; artists, creators, photographers and writers. I have been privileged to witness some amazing talents and have been the recipient of some of those fabulous creations. Recently I was at work when one of my colleagues, Rosa asked if I would be interested in testing…