The different types of roof lanterns

An innovative solution designed to let natural light stream into your home – the roof lantern is certainly a thing of architectural beauty! It can be one of the first things to catch your eye as you...

Plant of the month: Winter flowering jasmine

It’s flowering season for the winter jasmine, the perfect excuse to don the gardening gloves and welcome some drops of colour into your winter gardens....

The best blog posts of 2018

It’s the first week back after the Christmas break, and with everyone setting New Year’s Resolutions we’re looking back over the wonderful year we had in 2018. Here’s a roundup of our most fav...

Jonathan’s tequila Christmas cake pops

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Jonathan’s special tequila Christmas cake pops. He makes them every year, using a traditional family cake recipe passed down to him from one generation to the...

The benefits of using energy efficient windows

Home security options: effective ways to protect your property

A burglary or break-in can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. We take a look at some effective ways you can safeguard your home and family belongings....

Window to the world: Broadway Market

Nothing beats a good Christmas market, but finding a good one is somewhat of a challenge; we’re so over disappointing grottos and frazzled bratwurst served on plastic plates. As an alternative, Broa...

Tree of the month: Spruce

This month we take a look at the Norway spruce, used as the original Christmas tree back when the tradition first began in Britain. We’ve been clearing up its short, bright-green pointed needles fro...

Glögg: Traditional Swedish Mulled Wine

There’s nothing more delightful than a seasonal drink that can warm anyone’s cockles. Mulled wine is a classic, but if you’re thinking of exploring some different mulled drinks this year, then l...

Window to the world: Yukon

November usually marks the beginning of the aurora season in most countries, with some tourist locations across Scandinavia not fully up and running until December. In the lesser known destination of ...