Back to school is right around the corner! This summer holiday’s has been a really strange one for us, I’ve still been working full time so it doesn’t feel like we’ve done half as much as we normally would of. When Ocean Retail Park in Portsmouth invited us down to take part in a back to school campaign I thought it combines something we need to do (school shopping) and a bit of a road trip for the girls and I. Ocean Retail Park is an outdoor shopping centre located by the water front in Portsmouth. They have loads of…
If, like me, you spend your time working at home, it’s imperative you have an inspiring, motivating space to work in. It doesn’t matter how large or small this workspace is, you need to make it your own and ensure it’s a place you can get your head down and focus properly on the day/night ahead. With that in mind, here are a few ideas to help get you started: Find the Right Space First, you need to identify which area is going to be best for your work. This may be the spare bedroom or it could even be…
On Wednesday the girls and I were invited into Bournemouth to enjoy some fun with the Oddbods! Despite living just half an hour down the road in Poole the girls and I rarely venture into Bournemouth as a family so it made a nice change! With the sun shinning we set off early with a fun filled day ahead. We were greeted at the Oddbods coach with tons of balloons which the girls loved! Theres nothing quite as interesting as being by the coast with balloons and chasing them up and down the pier as they escape. For those of…
Dinner time in our house is always one of my favourite moments in the day. I get to step away from the screens at work and home, I put on some music and I enjoy pottering about creating something delicious for my family. We then sit together, have a good chat about the day gone by and the girls usually start sharing the latest inappropriate jokes they’ve picked up! It’s OUR time and as my girls get older and more independent it’s the time I truly treasure the most. With that in mind I wanted to share one of my…
Minimalist decorating seems like an oxymoron, but contrary to the stereotype, minimalist interiors are all about doing more with less, not simply having less. However, do not think that using less is any easier – working to a constricted set of rules can often be difficult, especially for those who are new to decorating or are used to adhering to more lavish design trends. To help you master the art of minimalist design, Anne Haimes Interiors have put together five tips to help you craft a room that instils a sense of ease and spiritual calm. One Centre Piece Per…