Home & Garden

11 April 2022

National Pet Day: Seven things you can declutter that belong to your pet

If you are in the heart of your decluttering journey, you may have overlooked your pet as a source of excess stuff- but as an animal lover myself, I know ...
11 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven ways to minimise your memory box

People may assume that minimalists would shy away from owning a memory box because it contains physical possessions. While those who strive to live simply might opt to keep all ...
9 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven things you can declutter from your home on a daily basis

Keeping your home tidy, organised and most importantly- simple can be a tall order when so many things enter your space on a daily basis. Think about what you have ...
9 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons to cherish the things you own

Today is National Cherish an Antique Day and while you may not collect antiques if you are a minimalist or aspiring to be one- the sentiment is still the same- ...
5 April 2022

Interiors stylist Kerry Lockwood shares tips on how to transform your home into a happiness haven

As Dorothy said, ’there’s no place like home’ and after being instructed to stay home to protect each other during the pandemic through to more recent political uncertainty and fears ...

4 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons NOT to own a memory box

Ever heard people mention their memory box? Likely- most people I know have one (or several) tucked away somewhere, but I’m here to argue the point that perhaps it’s not ...
22 March 2022

4 Big Reasons to Consider Replacing Your Windows and Doors in Kitchener

Would you perhaps like to install awning windows, or maybe you want vertical sliding windows? Regardless of the style you prefer, the most vital aspect when replacing your windows and ...
15 February 2022

Eco-activist Tara Button launches petition to challenge retailers who destroy/throw away good stock

Founder of Buy Me Once, Tara Button, who is also a long-time eco-activist and the writer of the best-selling book 'A Life Less Throwaway' has launched a petition to challenge ...

24 January 2022

Wall Art Inspiration: How to Choose Wall Art

One of the best and most effective ways to add a little color to your home and brighten up the space is by hanging wall art. Not only is all ...
31 December 2021

January Edition: Get your garden New Year ready

For those of you who are new to this page – I am Roz Chandler, a flower farmer for over 10 years based in Milton Keynes, UK. I have a ...
28 December 2021

How to make the dreaded post-Christmas clean an easier one

It's that time of the year again, where we're excited about the festivities but, already beginning to panic about the monumental clean-up that comes right after Christmas, heading into the ...
22 December 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Buying Paintings from Art by Maudsch

Art by Maudsch is a collective art store that offers beautiful paintings at unbelievable prices. If you are an art lover who loves collecting paintings from new, upcoming artists, you will ...

17 December 2021

Kids and the holidays - a recipe for excitability and difficulty sleeping for both kids and parents!

Do you remember sneaking downstairs early to see what Santa may have left you? Or, if you were really naughty like me, sneaking into your parent's room to scope out ...
13 December 2021

Seven home design tips that will turn your house into a home

When you move into a new space, or even just decide to redecorate, it can be difficult to know where to start. You can have a vision, but it might ...
9 December 2021

December Edition: Maintaining your garden throughout winter by Roz Chandler

So, December is the month for plotting, planning, resting and relaxing. The days are much shorter, and colder. Here are our top seven things to do this month: 1) Prune ...
3 December 2021

New research reveals the 10 most annoying types to share a bed with, according to the nation

New research has revealed as many as 83 percent of Brits in relationships currently share a bed with someone who sometimes keeps them awake at night, with the ‘Snorer’ emerging ...
12 November 2021

Seven things to consider if you keep waking up in the night

If you keep waking up in the night but don't know why, there could be a multitude of different reasons for your interrupted sleep! Here are seven things you should ...
3 November 2021

12 Things to Do Around the House Before Going on Your Winter Holiday

When planning a winter holiday there can be many things to organise, so getting things done around the house can be the last thing on your mind. However, taking some ...

3 November 2021

November Edition: Get your garden winter ready by Roz Chandler

Bulbs should preferably be planted earlier in autumn, but there is still time this November for tulips, daffodils and crocuses. These bulbs can be planted through to the end of the month if the weather ...
25 October 2021

The 5 best flower delivery websites of 2021

Flowers have long been associated with romance, but you can order them for any occasion these days.Whether you want to send a thoughtful get well gift to a friend or ...
6 October 2021

The best dressers for the witchy aesthetic

Young people today are embracing the witchy aesthetic more than any other generation, and their genuine passion for nature, the new age, and the metaphysical is spurring other generations to ...
1 October 2021

October Edition: Seven 'must-do' garden jobs this autumn by Roz Chandler

There is something lovely about this time of year. I find Autumn the season of putting the garden to bed and looking forward to cutting flowers for 2022. There is ...
8 September 2021

September Edition: Jobs in the cutting patch by Roz Chandler

How did we end up in September. For us on the flower farm, it’s the season of change. Autumn brings new challenges and lots of jobs in the garden. Below ...
4 August 2021

August Edition: Jobs to do in your garden by Roz Chandler

Well as I write this today, it’s raining hard. Now I know this suits me as a flower farmer but its not good for gardening in. Below is a list ...