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Ideas & inspirations

Ideas & inspirations

Tips by a serial home mover

Linh V. - 19 Sep 2016

You have signed on the dotted line and are moving again. I say again because we have moved home 8 times in 20 years. Why?… Read full story

Preparing for an adult gap year

Linh V. - 29 Aug 2016

Grown-up gap years have become popular with mid-career professionals, tired of the daily grind. With long hours, cramped commutes and soggy Pret sandwiches for lunch,… Read full story

Get Appy!

Linh V. - 22 Aug 2016

With September being at the door steps, life, work and school will be back to these hectic time. Try these ten essential apps to help your… Read full story

A look at the geometric design trend

Linh V. - 15 Aug 2016

Shape up your space with the trend that isn’t going anywhere, geometric design. This 70s inspired look has featured in every interiors blog and glossy… Read full story

5 ways to inject copper into your home

Linh V. - 08 Aug 2016

Stainless steel has stolen the metallics limelight in the design world for years, but more recently copper is the new kid on the block dominating… Read full story

Five design trends to try this summer

Linh V. - 25 Jul 2016

Days are getting longer, lighter and livelier as summer approaches. Now is the time to stow away the blue and greys of winter’s past and… Read full story

More than just a music collection

Linh V. - 18 Jul 2016

Digital music downloads and live streaming now account for the majority of all music purchased, so you’d be forgiven for presuming our home music… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

The Grad-u-hate

Linh V. - 11 Jul 2016

Do you remember waving goodbye to your eldest as they headed off to University with an IKEA wok and armfuls of never-to-be-opened cookbooks? Nights were… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

Dealing with downsizing

Linh V. - 20 Jun 2016

Whether it’s because the kids have left home, retirement is looming or to raise some extra finances, there often comes a time when we have… Read full story

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