Archive for House Warming
Nothing like a bit of Brucey to welcome people into your home
I just stumbled across this doormat from www.NotOnTheHighstreet.com. And I like it!
Read moreWhat makes a house a home?
The Top 10 items that turn a new house/property into a home are: Light Shades – nothing says abandoned quite like a bald lightbulb. Pictures / photos – to avoid the hotel room look, make them as personal as possible (not that kind of personal!). Made beds – this is why ‘my bed’ is most [...]
Read moreEmpty Boxes
A quick tip for what to do with your empty boxes once you have moved (assuming you are using them, and not hiring plastic crates). Flatten them and neatly place them in separate piles depending on size. Put them somewhere that they won’t be in your way and call your removal company as soon as [...]
Read moreA Moving Film
There aren’t many films about removals. Well, technically Blue Valentine isn’t entirely about removals, it’s more of a love story, but it just so happens that Ryan Gosling’s character is a removal guy who goes the extra mile with his unpacking (like I do) and as a result meets the love of his life. Then [...]
Read moreOrganise your drawers
When I’m helping clients settle into their new home, the inner Monica inside of me despairs when I have to leave items unpacked in anything less than a perfectly organised state. The bedroom is one of the worst places. I’ve already looked at shoe storage, and in a perfect world, people would have organisers to [...]
Read moreShoe and Boot Storage
This week I purchased a load of boot storage boxes and boot supports from the Clear Box Company for a client. They are basically clear plastic storage boxes that come in a variety of different sizes for shoes, boots and clothes to keep them clean, protected and all nice and neatly stored. A big tick [...]
Read moreJo Malone Candles
I know they’re expensive for something that you’re just going to burn, but I really love Jo Malone candles. They smell amazing, make a brilliant house warming gift and come wrapped in a pretty little box with a ribbon round it – what more could you ask for!
Read moreChange of Address Cards
Chances are you want to tell people that you have moved house, maybe not everyone, but most people. You have a few different options when it comes to announcing your new address to your nearest and dearest: 1 – Email The easiest and cheapest option is to send a group email to everyone in your [...]
Read moreI Love Tea
I’m a little bit obsessed with tea at the moment – it’s the number one moving house refreshment and re-energiser. Fact. Yesterday I discovered the Tea Appreciation Society and think every home (new or old) should contemplate purchasing this mug. It’s a pretty good novelty housewarming gift and would be very suitable for the removal [...]
Read more5 Essential Items for your New Home
Sometimes, you’re so excited about actually moving to your new home, that you don’t stop and think about how all your stuff will fit in once it’s there and the bits and bobs that you might need as soon as you get there. Below is a list of 5 essential items that are worth thinking [...]
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