Coping with grief for the first time is certainly an experience. For some, it happens earlier on in their lifetime and for others, they might be fortunate enough not to lose someone that they know until they’re much older.
Read MoreSeveral homeowners in the UK give no thoughts to their garage roof until it begins to crumble.
Read MoreYour lawn is the frame of your home. How it looks can control how people view your house, and by extension, how they view you.
Read MoreThis year has definitely changed the way many of us think about our homes, our work and how we spend our money.
For some this has been a boom time, if you produce or deliver food it could have been one of your best years. However for most 2020 has meant job losses, furlough, uncertainty and deep thinking about what the rest of the year holds.
Read MoreIf 2020 has taught us anything it’s that we really don’t know what the future holds! At a time when jobs, companies large and small and providers of any services are struggling to adapt we all need creative ways to save money where possible.
Read MoreNow that Summer is finally here it’s time to get out that wardrobe of gorgeous dresses and change up our accessories. I love that the simplest piece of silver or gold jewellery can really lift an outfit from the everyday to something which makes a statement.
Read MoreWe know that the last few months have been tough on everyone, so this week we have a lovely gift for you to WIN. Either for yourself, you deserve it! Or to give to someone else.
Read MoreThere are a limited number of underlying triggers which could contribute to skin problems. The most obvious of these could simply be genetics which, can not necessarily be corrected, but can, in fact, be aided by skincare treatments.
Read MoreEvery weekend getaway, wherever it may be, requires the perfect weekend bag.
Read MoreConservatories are no longer just glass structures filled with plants. While once a sign of wealth, conservatories are more attainable and used in more ways than in the past. These days they are commonly used as a family space.
Read MoreWe’re all spending a great deal of time in our homes at the moment. If you’re anything like me you start noticing all the little jobs and bigger projects you wish you had got round to doing.
Read MoreEverybody is in a rush these days. Listen to anyone making their daily plans and you won’t hear anyone mentioning the word ‘go’ anymore. Everyone is in a rush, which leads to accidents.
Read MoreWhen 2020 started, no one could have predicted this. And I don’t even have to explain what “this” is.
I hope you and your loved ones are staying well. But even if you are well…
It doesn’t mean this isn’t hard for you. It can still be hard when everything is changing every day.
Read MoreTo keep spirits high this month and give us something to smile about, I have a lovely giveaway for Mammaprada readers. This one is perfect for times like these where you can’t shop as easily for the perfect gift.
Read MoreThis is probably one of the strangest Easter celebrations that we have all prepared for. I expect for many of you it’s very low on your list of priorities. However, as levels of lockdown increase, it’s clear that none of us will be or should be going anywhere over the Easter holidays. Except for those of us lucky enough to have a garden.
Read MoreMother’s Day or Mothering Sunday as we call it in the UK is just around the corner. This year it takes place on Sunday 22nd March. In other countries, it falls later in the Spring but in the UK the date is linked to a religious festival and falls on the fourth Sunday in the Christian festival of Lent.
Read MoreIf like us you often have family or friends visiting, it can sometimes be hard accommodating everyone. Not just when it comes to having more bedrooms but where do you hang out together and eat without tripping over one another. How about if you want to show them more than just your backyard which for us in London.
Read MoreFrom world-class musicals to classic British pantomimes, London always hosts an impressive variety of theatrical productions, making it the perfect activity when visiting the capital.
Read MoreWhether you’re planning home improvement works or you are trying to add an extension to the lounge, every homeowner dreads starting a construction project at home.
Read MoreIs your bedroom decor looking a bit tired? Would you love to refresh the mood and create a place of sanctuary? How relaxing we find our bedroom and how easily we drop off to sleep has a huge effect on your levels of energy each day.
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