A silent yet strong transformation is occurring in interior design. In modern houses, a trend is towards a casual and more comfortable and emotionally responsive environment. This trend is referred to as soft living – a design process that emphasises convenience, warmth and a feeling of ease in the daily settings. Soft living is not
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Home | Top Roofing Materials That Hold Up To A Minnesota Climate
Minnesota weather doesn’t make your roof an easy job. One season brings heavy snow and ice, while the next throws hail, rain, and strong summer heat at the same house. That constant change puts roofing materials under pressure year after year, which is why material choice matters so much in this region. A roof may
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Interiors + Home | How to Prepare Your Family for a Move
I don’t think I’ve made a secret of looking at moving house recently. While I love the house that we’re in, more and more things are coming out that I maybe don’t love so much about it. Admittedly, we have more room than we need, a garden that doesn’t get used like it should and
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Family | Recognising When Children Need Support During Divorce
Before we get into this post I just want to clarify that I am not getting a divorce. I’m sure if my husband came to read this he might panic (or not..), but no. I have a couple of friends who are going through separations and divorces right now and it can be heartbreaking to
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Interiors | Modern Design Trends Using PET Felt
I love a good vision board for a room and more and more often I find myself drawn to designs that look good, but also help to solve problems. Whether it’s to do with space, sound or pure aesthetics, modern interiors no longer treat materials as purely decorative; you expect them to be functional while
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How to Stay Safe While Playing Games Online
Digital connections have fundamentally changed how people across the UK interact, as millions now choose virtual spaces to maintain friendships or meet new people through shared interests, especially through online games. It’s really interesting to see the difference between my generation of gaming, and how my own children are encouraged to play; not necessarily by
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Exploring The Rise In Casual Gaming
Ever since I can remember I’ve always enjoyed gaming. Having said that, since having children it’s one of those hobbies that got replaced by something a bit more ‘real’. However, the kids are now of an age where they play games and they’re so much more easily accessible these days and I do miss the
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Organising a Couples Retreat in Spain: The Ultimate Guide to a Romantic Getaway
This year marks my 10 year wedding anniversary and I’ve been thinking about booking a little getaway for just the two of us. We’ve never had a honeymoon and I’d really love for us to celebrate getting through this last decade of our lives somewhere else other than in the UK, and Spain has caught