The Nook

The Nook

May 30, 2018 | Nesting

Do you have a fantasy home? I live in a four bedroom Victorian terrace with a yard in Liverpool. There’s a great sense of community here, good transport links and top notch dog walking opportunities but future lottery winning me is moving. The dream is something...
Fizzy – The Colour Guru

Fizzy – The Colour Guru

Mar 17, 2018 | Nesting

When I inevitably reinvent myself as a lifestyle guru, which seems to be the path to tread at the moment, I will charge people money to cover them with scraps of fabric and tell them that “magenta really chimes with their magnetic frequency”, then...
Danes Hygge, Scousers Cosy

Danes Hygge, Scousers Cosy

Nov 22, 2017 | Nesting

Now I love the idea of hygge. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, which is the place to go to define Danish words, hygge is a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Love it. I have bought all of...
Good Things

Good Things

Oct 29, 2017 | Tiny Delights

It’s been a week of tiny delights that were toe wigglingly good.   DIY   After the radiator cover incident, we went to buy paint. I had my heart set on a certain shade but it wasn’t available. Rather than sulk we chose B&Q Valspar paint which...
Changing Perspectives

Changing Perspectives

Oct 29, 2017 | Nesting

Some people are blessed with the ability to see the best in everything all the time. They see the opportunities and gifts difficulties bring and make the most of it. Others only see the pain and hardship in life and dwell on that. Some flit between the two either...