Author Archives: Diane

Abandedon mansions

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Diane

Article on the BBC about what becomes of Britain’s abandoned mansions. Some lovely photos. Well worth a look

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Europe’s largest private residence

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Diane

Europe’s largest private residence is for sale! Daily Mail story on it Wentworth Woodhouse, near Rotherham in South Yorkshire, is not merely our most palatial stately home (at double the span of Buckingham Palace, palatial is the only word), it … Continue reading →

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Record number of pictures on rightmove?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Diane

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-45760243.html has 142 pictures! The place does have: Fabulous entertainment/leisure complex with games/entertainment suite, cinema room, swimming pool, relaxation area/bar, changing rooms, sauna, and gymnasium Beautifully landscaped gardens with sun terraces, seating areas and tennis court Substantial garage block with … Continue reading →

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Tiny little houses

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Diane

Mad little cabins and tree houses! Inspiring!

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Railway carriage house for sale

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Diane

Railway carriage house and land for sale – It’s the ultimate train spotter’s paradise – a converted pair of Great Eastern railway carriages in South Wootton near King’s Lynn now makes an inviting home which is going for sale under … Continue reading →

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Do you have Christmas lights?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Diane

Decorating your house for Christmas is a wonderful thing to do! You don’t need to have children as an excuse to put up a tree or string the house with lights. Enjoy Christmas as much as you can with some … Continue reading →

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How lighting affects your home

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Diane

The mood of a room can be influenced by the lighting. Ceiling lights can be bright and clinically harsh, floor lamps can lend a softness that makes the room feel cosier. Some designs are classics that just keep coming back … Continue reading →

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May the Best House Win

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Diane

I’ve just watched May the Best House Win on ITV. Four people get to go round each other’s house and then score them. The one that wins gets £1000! Quite an interesting idea. I’d missed the lovely georgian house that … Continue reading →

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Glitter wallpaper

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Diane

I didn’t know glitter wallpaper existed until I watched ‘Through the keyhole with Keith Lemon’. It was the first time I’d ever watched this new format of the David Frost and Lloyd Grossman classic show. I was amused by Keith’s … Continue reading →

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London most expensive place to live

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Diane

London has overtaken Hong Kong as the most expensive city to live and work in, according to a survey by Savills. says the article in the Metro today. Is this actually a good thing? Probably not.

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