by Emma | Mar 23, 2020 | Eco Friendly, Gardening
A green roof, also known as an eco-roof or a living roof, is a carefully designed roof completely or partially covered with a layer of vegetation and plants. It’s one way to put an often-neglected space to good use. This is a new concept that’s gaining popularity,...
by Emma | Dec 12, 2019 | Gardening, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
Like it or not, when it comes to property, first impressions count. Whether you’re viewing a property as a potential buyer or visiting a friend, we’re all guilty of judging the house-shaped book by its cover. For many, what you initially see in a property is what you...
by Emma | Oct 16, 2019 | Eco Friendly, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
It used to be that the primary focus when building homes would be cost and design. Energy efficiency and sustainability took a back seat. However, thanks in part to rising energy costs and tumultuous economic times, home improvement strategists have now looked towards...
by Emma | Oct 3, 2019 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Home Improvements, Latest Posts
Living walls are a thing of beauty; both in an artistic and ecological sense. Also, its positive effects create sustainability for the entire planet. In this article, we’ll be walking through the process of how you can make your own living wall and what those benefits...
by Emma | Sep 16, 2019 | Home Improvements, Latest Posts
Whether you’re looking to increase your property’s value in order to sell or you just think the place could do with a bit of an upgrade for your own benefit and that of your family, a refurb is always an exciting prospect. However, major changes to your home are...
by Emma | Aug 21, 2019 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Latest Posts
Have you ever seen a bug hotel? Perhaps you’ve never even heard of such a thing. Well, bug hotels are exactly as they sound; a place for bugs or insects to stay! You might wonder what they’re for. After all, we’ve never heard of insects needing a luxury crash pad. As...
by Emma | Jul 17, 2019 | Gardening, Latest Posts
There’s nothing sweeter than a home grown raspberry, picked fresh from the cane and eaten right there in your garden. They may cost a fortune in the supermarket but they are one of the most popular summer fruits and they are very easy to grow at home – There’s really...
by Emma | May 16, 2019 | Gardening, Latest Posts
The Crassula Ovata, better known as the Jade Plant, is one of the many houseplants that are beautiful to have. It originates from South Africa and Mozambique; however, it has many names depending on which region it is in. Some of these names are baby jade, Chinese...
by Emma | Apr 24, 2019 | Gardening, Home Improvements
More and more people are discovering the joys of playing in the dirt, or what most adults call “Gardening”. Not only is gardening a hobby, but most interior designers are also discovering the secrets of converting spaces into aesthetic motives using plants. For those...
by Emma | Mar 20, 2019 | Home Improvements, Latest Posts
Are you renovating? Or maybe you just want to redecorate? Tired of the same drab kitchen scene and wanting to turn things around? Adding one or two pieces of kitchen wall decor might just do the trick. You would be surprised at how a simple additional piece of decor...
Hello, my name is Emma. I’m a happily married mother of two living in a beautiful home in the English countryside. 
