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House Update: June and July 2026
June and July saw a lot more progress in the kitchen, from installing the cabinetry, painting the inside of the chimney green, getting the worktops on, oiling and installing the shelving, building a base for the fridge/freezer, and rather excitedly, getting the sink and taps in! And, for the first time in almost five years,… Read more
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House Update: May 2026
We’re still in the thick of the kitchen renovation! This month we continued on with prepping the room and putting the doors in as well as connecting the new radiators. Meanwhile in the garden, Arthur’s swing and slide set arrived. It’s something we’ve been talking about getting every summer since his first birthday. Now he’s… Read more
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Arthur’s New Bedroom
As I write this, and type out the title, Arthur’s room isn’t really ‘new’ anymore but I realised I hadn’t yet shared it! He’s been in his ‘big boy room’ for around four months or so now, having moved in just before Christmas. During this time, he’s also transitioned into his ‘big boy bed’ too… Read more
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Everything We Did in 2025
Each year, for the last two years, I’ve put together a round-up blog post which details what we did in the house in those last twelve months. You can read the 2023 round-up via this link or the 2024 round-up via this link. 2025 was another busy year though I imagine 2026 is going to… Read more
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Our £50 Bathroom Vanity Makeover
I’ve been loving Facebook Marketplace recently. In fact, both Arthur’s cot and his rocking horse I bought from Facebook Marketplace for a third of what they’re selling for in the shops! Out of pure luck, one Sunday morning I logged on and this oak console table was featured on the homepage, listed for only £50!… Read more
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House Update: April 2026
April was another month spent working on the kitchen and big strides were made! The room itself was replastered this month, and it’s honestly looking so much better for it, it’s slowly looking more like one complete room. We have a little temporary setup in the kitchen as our new kitchen won’t be delivered until… Read more
Renovation Redpath 