Many people assume that the only good time to sell a house is Spring or Summer. However that’s not necessarily the case. Despite all the uncertainty, now could still be a great time to put your house on the market.

Colour has an impact on every subconscious decision of our lives. It is used in branding, packaging and advertising choices. Home décor, logos and more. All to influence the ways consumers feel. Ever noticed how banks often have blue logos? Take Barclays, Halifax or PayPal, for instance. Banks and payment providers often have blue in their logos because it is a colour that is associated with loyalty and reliability, aligning with the ethos of what the banks want to portray to

You might be sitting in your kitchen, looking around and thinking, “This could make a great Airbnb.” Or perhaps you have a second home that’s sitting empty for much of the year and you’d like it to start earning its keep. However - while turning your own property into a holiday let can be exciting and rewarding, it’s not just a case of throwing some fresh bedding on and listing it online.

How can I stage my home for sale while I am still living in it??!

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are crucial. Most buyers decide about a property within moments of stepping through...

This month we are delighted to bring you a guest blog from the amazing Laura Basnett, otherwise known as The Lady Painter, specialising in beautifully painted interiors and bespoke wall murals. Laura also has a sister company, SoulSpace, a holistic and home wellness company that blends design with Feng Shui, energy balancing and mindful living. We absolutely love Laura's work and philosophy which resonates so much with the work that we do in helping people declutter, organise

We are delighted to bring you our first guest blog of 2025 written by the very inspiring Catherine Irwin, author of Switching Lanes -...

Bourton on the Water Did you know that 38 million people a year visit the Cotswolds? As one of the most popular holiday destinations in...

We are delighted to introduce the second of our guest bloggers, Pauline Wickens of Chrysalis Healing Foundation, based in Cheltenham. As professional organisers, helping people move house is a key part of our work, and we understand how stressful and unsettling it can be. That is why we were intrigued to discover the role that Bach flower remedies can help in managing the emotions during what can be a challenging time. Based in the Cotswolds, we are always keen to collabo

The joys and challenges of making a new life in the country and how to avoid a relocation nightmare.

If you are an estate agent based in the Cotswolds, we'd really love to chat! We know that your goals are to provide a great service to...

This weeks guest blog is all about baking bread, with the lovely Sadie of Beetroot and Pickles Bakery

For most people, buying a new home is an emotional decision. Home staging could be the key factor in selling quickly and for a good price.

Moving house can be an overwhelming experience, a heady mix of excitement for the new chapter ahead but also fraught with stress and logistical challenges. There are so many different things to think about, both before, during and after the move. Of course a really good removal company can go a long way to making the whole process less stressful, and there are some excellent ones based in the Cotswolds – do ask us for our recommendations. However, we have found that even with

How decluttering can help enhance your Qi for harmony and wellbeing.

Moving house at any time of life can seem like a daunting prospect and if downsizing is part of that process it can seem even more overwhelming. For older clients, especially those living alone, it can be a real challenge going through a house full of belongings and deciding what to keep and what to let go of. Family members may not be local, or may not have the time or ability to help. However, the good news is that downsizing doesn’t have to be a stressful process. We have

If you're anything like us, I'm sure you will have noticed just how expensive everything is getting! And in these difficult times, it's obviously important to look at how you are spending your money, and to find ways to economise and maybe even save. It may seem counterintuitive to think that getting rid of things could actually be a great way to save you money. After all, that stuff you own cost you a lot to acquire in the first place, right? Well, we'd like to suggest that

Most parents complain at some time or another about the mess of their teenager's rooms. As parents ourselves we can empathise - it seems that even if you go in and clean and tidy for them, their rooms are back in a mess within 12 hours. And of course the intrusion on their space is rarely welcomed! Teenagers have a lot going on - there are academic expectations, choices for their future, friendships to maintain,non-cluttered and in more recent years, social media to keep up w

During the Winter months it is hard to get the motivation and energy to declutter and sort our homes, and whocan blame us when the evenings are dark and cold. But now is the time of year when the evenings are drawing out, warmer weather is hopefully approaching and we are seeing the ever-optimistic signs of Spring. And did you know that in fact this week is National Spring Cleaning Week so there couldn't be a better time to get started on

Are you intrigued by the thought of hiring a professional declutterer but worry about the process or what is involved? Or, do you have a...