The Blog

Last year, I moved my weekly blog posts over to Substack, where I now create my Love Lists, a weekly dose of interiors and fashion inspiration, filled with the pieces I’m loving for the home, for her, and for him. You’ll still find a sprinkle of my travels woven in, along with my must-do and must-visit spots in York.

All of my original blog posts from this site are now tucked away in the archive below, ready for you to revisit anytime.
  • Pocket Full Of Personality

    Pocket Full Of Personality

     When it comes to clothing I am a big believer that everyone has that one “go to” garment that is their weak spot. Mine, in case your wondering, is jackets! Whether I am scanning…

  • Leeds Life: Issho

    Leeds Life: Issho

    After a busy couple of weeks with both my holiday in Ibiza and my parents holiday (which meant I actually had to work long days!), I finally managed to head across to Leeds at…

  • Yellow is the new black 

    Yellow is the new black 

    Hey! So here it goes this is my £100 mini makeover challenge! Dave set me the challenge of making his bedroom look at little fresher and brighter; the black wall was probably not the…

  • Edinburgh in a teacup! 

    Edinburgh in a teacup! 

    As I sit here en route to the capital I thought it’s the perfect time to pop my headphones in, block out that screaming child at the end of the carriage and tell you…

  • Budget Bedroom: Bland to Bold

    Budget Bedroom: Bland to Bold

    Little has been done with the top floor of the house in the three years since it was built and so with the recent departure of a lodger, it was the perfect time to…

  • Oh So Shore-Dutch

    Oh So Shore-Dutch

    Well what a busy couple of weeks it’s been – what with numerous birthdays (mine being the most important, obviously), social events and feeling a bit under the weather. However, I’ve finally found some…

  • Storage Heater Solution

    Storage Heater Solution

    Apartment living does have its benefits – low maintenance, extra security and no worrying over structural damage. However, apartment life does have one big downside – STORAGE HEATERS! For anyone who has lived in…

  • My bathroom on a budget makeover!

    My bathroom on a budget makeover!

    When I bought my apartment in November 2015 its fair to say that the bathroom had seen better days – the walls were full of scratches and marks from years of use by tenants…

  • Daring to be different with ‘Dayroom’

    Daring to be different with ‘Dayroom’

    When it came to decorating my lounge I had a clear image in my mind – one that I often found myself daydreaming over. I knew exactly what the room needed – light. With…