Warning this is a bit of a self-indulgent post, about one of the most difficult parts of my job. Dealing with my own apparent invisibility, and how it makes me feel. We are very blessed that through a lot of hard work and a little luck, we have a successful construction company. It hasn’t always… read more →
Monthly Archives: March 2016
My Trade Story with Alix Clarke
I am really excited to share this weeks, My Trade Story, as Alix is also a builder’s wife. Not only is Alix a builder’s wife, she is an architect, and blogger at The Builderette. I love to here about how builder’s partners have come to play an active part in the business. I hope you… read more →
My Favourite Space with Sarah Bowen
Let me introduce you to Sarah. Sarah writes a blog called, Sarahdipity, I know right, how awesome is the name! A serial worrier and self confessed perfectionist, Sarah formally of The Routine Queen, has started a fresh, shiny new blog. With her Sunday Sessions, Musings and this really interesting read about Crossing Over, Sarah’s blog… read more →
And The Winner Is……Home Improvement Thursday
A few weeks ago, The Plumbette and I announced our Instagram competition. Entrants were to post a photo of their home improvement, which could be anything from an extension to a vignette you had styled. It did not matter the size or scope of the project, if it had improved your home life in some… read more →
Pen Y Llechwedd The Autumn Update
Autumn has arrived, though only by date, it is still so warm here. The humidity is off the charts! But the light at the end of the day, is starting to dull just that little bit earlier, it’s becoming lazy in the mornings, preferring to hit the snooze button for a minute or two. Any… read more →
The Team Behind The Builder’s Wife
Recently when posting a photo of our home, I was sent a few emails criticising me for the way my house is kept, yep, you heard that right, criticising me for the way my house is kept. I was really upset in the moment, like I had done something to make someone feel less than… read more →
My Trade Story with Carrie Hall
Along this journey I have met and continue to meet, many women who inspire me. With this series, my aim is to share these inspirational women with you, to perhaps encourage you to stay on the path you have chosen or to try something new. This week I am sharing the story of Carrie Hall,… read more →
My Favourite Space with Sam from DIY Decorator
Previously on My Favourite Space we have visited the home of Kylie, one half of the DIY Decorator duo. This week, we get to share in a snippet of Sam’s home. Sam and Kylie’s blog is full of handy tips, advice and a source of much inspiration with their gorgeous styling and room tours. With… read more →
Indoor Plants That Are Hard To Kill – #HIT
I love to have plants inside, however I don’t have a great track record with keeping them alive. In fact, I have a great record on killing them! Recently I was encouraged to try again and so far have been having great luck with some giant birds of paradise, the ferns I have are not… read more →
Pen Y Llechwedd Has A Secret
With the publishing of the story about our home and my work, in the Sunday Mail, we have attracted a lot of interest, with plenty of emails, and phone calls both about our home and about our business. The most surprising of all of this interest, came in the form of an email from the… read more →