Hello, I am writing this blog post to talk about some tips that I would have told my past self and also to give insight into my experience of buying a home as a single woman at aged 30 in the UK. 1) Small steps will get you there The deposit saving was the longest phase of the buying process. I had hoped that I would meet someone during my twenties as it feels as though from a young age we are taught that you meet a guy, buy a house then have a family. However at the end of the day we are responsible for our lives and we can create the lives that we want if we put in enough work towards it. If you are reading this article, please do not feel alone. There are a growing number of women taking matters into their own hands and buying a property on their own. It may take a bit longer but all of the decisions are yours, you can decorate how you want and you can crea...
Hello, Please see below some tips to elevate and design your space: 1) Read Read books to help learn about what will work. I purchased Right at Home By Bobby Berk as I loved his make-over's on queer eye and enjoyed hearing him talk about design. If there is someone whose style you admire follow them on their social media platforms, create an pinterest board or borrow books from the local library. 2) Wardrobe A tip from his book was to think about what you are drawn to, whether it be destinations, colours and to look at what colours/fabrics you have in your wardrobe and try to think about how you can incorporate them into your design. 3) Banish Labels Avoid having loud labels in your kitchen and bathroom. A way to make a room look sophisticated is to swap out labelled bottles for glass jars. I have used a Hand Wash and Dish Soap Dispenser in the kitchen and a black bathroom set to hide the labels. 4) Plants, Plants Baby! As someone who struggles to k...