About me

Welcome to my blog! I'm Sam and I live in Kent, UK with my husband, our two small children and dog, Betsy. I'm currently spending every spare moment I have attempting to transform our modern first house into my dream home, with little budget, and just my own two hands! I believe that any house can become your dream home if you fill it with things you love. Just because you're renting, are on a tight budget, or (like me) are not currently in your 'forever home', doesn't mean you can't live in beautiful surroundings.

After spending years in rental properties, struggling to barely hang a picture on a wall without fear of losing our deposit, me and my husband bought our first house - and I quickly became addicted to all things interiors. However, despite the fact that there is SO MUCH inspiration out there nowadays, places like Instagram and Pinterest can often feel like a minefield of million pound properties and beach-side mansions, which can has regularly left me feeling deflated.

A few years ago, after moving in, I was really struggling with my mental health, and in an attempt to distract myself, I spent a rainy Saturday afternoon painting a table I'd found in my parents garage. It sparked something in me and I've not looked back. I feel like I can do anything with a paintbrush in my hand, there's no limitations. I promise that wherever you live, whatever your situation, you can make big changes to your home and your mental health with your own two hands.

So I hope this blog can be somewhere slightly more down-to-earth, where you can feel inspired to create your own beautiful space, regardless of where it is, and even if you've only got a few quid spare and no team of professionals to help. Because I believe wherever you're living has the ability to be your dream home.

Hope you enjoy having a nose, thanks for stopping by!

Love, Sam Xx

What you can do next...

• Follow me on Instagram for more pictures of my home updates, DIY tutorials and interior styling tips on a budget
• Find me over on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
• Read more about what DIY and having a creative outlet means to me and my mental health
• Have a look at my lounge transformation - the first room we tackled after moving into our home! I've since transformed my dated 90's kitchen for a grand total just £150 - which involved replacing the floor, painting kitchen cupboards and painting the tiles myself
• Sign up to my mailing list here - I send out my newsletter on the last Sunday of every month

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I will always disclose when I have worked alongside a brand on a collaborative or sponsored post. This blog also contains some affiliate links, so if you click on a link and make a purchase from an affiliate site I may make a few pennies in commission - it won't cost you any more at all. As always, I would never feature products I wouldn't personally recommend, or have/would purchase myself. 

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