Now that the days are getting cooler we are all looking inward to our homes to make them cosy and warm as we approach winter. The leaves are turning to coppers and rusts and we want to huddle up with a hot drink in front of the fire. I’ve put together 11 easy ways to …
How to make simple air dry clay decorations
This is a simple home DIY that is very quick and easy to do and the simple air dry clay decorations look very impressive, without too much effort. You can use them as Christmas tree decorations or tags to attach to presents. You can get the kids involved as the air dry clay is fun …
How to make DIY Paper Stars
This is a very easy DIY project to create paper stars that you can use to decorate at Christmas or any time of the year and for very little effort the results are impressive. You can use them to decorate your Christmas tree, your staircase or to decorate you wrapped presents. It is environmentally friendly …
Shop local – Limerick Gift Guides
Rather than simply listing shops I have put together some Limerick Gift Guides, focusing on independent, Limerick owned businesses. As I couldn’t include every shop in Limerick this is just a small, curated selection featuring over 30 businesses. ** Please note these are my personal selections, I have not been sponsored by any of the …
How to craft a natural Christmas display
Given my recent post on sustainability at Christmas I wanted to see if I could create a natural Christmas display for my mantelpiece. I had never created a floral arrangement before but I was eager to try. I wanted to just use locally sourced natural foliage. Gather your greenery I asked my Dad to contribute …
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
We all want to do our bit for the environment but it can be hard to balance a time of festivity and over-indulgence with sustainability and caring for the environment. Below are some tips to have a more sustainable Christmas that are achievable and can make your Christmas just a little bit greener. Present Giving …
5 of the Easiest Indoor Plants to keep alive
If you’re reading this I imagine you’ve little experience with house plants or like me you’ve killed a few in your time. I’m not exactly green fingered and until we moved into our house I really didn’t have any plants. Through trial and error I’ve discovered 5 low maintenance houseplants anyone can keep alive. Based …
How to Make Simple Paper Valentines Hearts
These are very simple paper Valentines decorations that you can make yourself or with your kids. All you need is some paper, scissors and string. I know not everyone is into decorating for Valentines Day. It can feel commercial and not very romantic. For me it as an opportunity to do a bit of crafting …
5 Simple ways to decorate your home for Easter
Easter is a time for celebrating, for new beginnings, for rejoicing. These Easter decorations are easy to do and you can get the whole family involved. They are a sustainable way to decorate with homemade and handmade decorations, without buying more for your home. Related: How to update your home for Spring, 7 simple ideas …
How to update your home for Spring, 7 simple ideas
Brighter days make everyone think of summer and better times ahead. But before it’s time for suntan lotion and cocktails in the garden, there are a few changes you can make to update your home for Spring and brighten up your interior. They don’t need to be expensive changes or take a lot of time, …
7 Easy to make Sustainable Skincare Swaps
There are a few sustainable skincare swaps I have made in the last year. I think because we have nowhere to go I’m more conscious of what is going out in the bins…sad life I know! There are so many ways to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious. I have just picked a few simple, …
How to create a stylish and functional home office
Given the current circumstances everyone needs somewhere to work at home. Unfortunately not every house has the space to create a separate home office, never mind one that is stylish and functional. That’s why you need to get creative with your rooms. You can fit a desk into many rooms, your sitting room, your bedroom, …
How to paint laminate wardrobes
As part of my master bedroom makeover the laminate wardrobes needed to be tackled. These wardrobes were in situ when we bought the house and though not my style they are useful for storage. The plan for the bedroom was to paint it in a blush pink. As it’s not a huge room I didn’t …