Almost a year on from having our extension completed it still feels we are fully in the stages of finishing off. The to-do list of jobs seems to be getting longer not shorter. In almost every room there are corners that need “a little something” to add a finishing touch or two. One item I am currently on the hunt for is a side table for the back room, the heart of our new home. In the corner of our family area there is currently an Ikea cube that was supposed to be a temporary measure to sit the mini…

Photo source It always takes a while for a new house to feel like a home.  Even when you have unpacked all your boxes, got your clothes in the wardrobes and filled the cupboards with food, there will still be a feeling of newness about the place when you are looking for a true sense of homeliness. There is a big difference between living in a house and living in a home, and you need to stamp your personality on a place to make truly feel like yours. Photo source Hang Pictures And Photos Research has shown that looking at…