A few weeks ago my 12 year old daughter Lucy came fourth place in her age group in the Texaco Children’s Art Competition, winning a[…]

You know that episode of Grand Designs when…. after they’ve spent several  months/years  and tens of thousands of pounds more than they expected digging the foundations but[…]

First thing to remember about renovations is that it’s always painful no matter how many times you have done it but the benefits of being involved from start to finish in a renovation is that you can adapt and customise as you go.  

Attention all gift-givers! Are you tired of the same old boring gifts for Mother’s Day? Why not give the gift of creativity and beauty with[…]

“I can’t wait for the article on your website about how fantastic the plumber was.” This was the text I got last week form Ciaran[…]

You would think that 5 days in Barcelona would be very restful…  It turns out that if you are coaching a team for a football tournament[…]

Hanging a painting can be a simple task, but it is important to do it correctly to ensure that the painting is secure and level[…]

I was on my way back from a jungle warfare training course in Central America, traveling through Mexico and the US in a beat up[…]

So the steels are finally in and they fit!  The jubilation is slightly tempered by the fact that achieving this milestone means we now have to[…]

It’s at this time every year that I develop a greater appreciation for teachers! Since 2018 I have been helping out with Arts week at[…]

As many of you know, I’ve spent the last two years renovating our home. This is house #7, and definitely the last (although I said[…]

In hindsight I guess it shouldn’t have come as a surprise – I’m easily distracted, chronically restless, get bored easily and often watch deadlines whistle[…]