Living

Imagine stepping into a modern kitchen in the mid-1960s. The surfaces gleam with wipe-clean Formica, cupboards are bright with colour, and new electric appliances promise to make everyday life easier. On the worktop sit matching storage jars, while patterned pottery …

I don’t know about you, but in the first few weeks after the Christmas decorations come down, I always feel the urge to cosy up my home. The pretty lights and ornaments have gone, along with a house full of …

Not everyone’s home has attitude – but for Gen X, it certainly does. We still have that rebellious streak from growing up during the turbulent ’70s and ’80s. We said no to authority and yes to individuality. Gen X home …

October is without a doubt, my favourite time of year. The weather is changing, colourful autumn leaves are on the ground, and there is a spooky atmosphere in the air. Yes, its nearly time for Halloween. I really look forward …

I am always thrilled to receive photos of your items from me in your homes! Therefore I have decided to create a monthly feature on my blog showcasing the best ones. This month, its reader Laura Carr who has recreated a 60s 70s vintage home.

The 1970s was arguably one of the best eras of the British sitcom. The sets are iconic too, especially the interiors, giving us a glimpse of the typical 1970s home. However, sometimes this wasn’t as modern and day-glo as we might think. Instead there are clues in the sets as to what they say about class attitudes of the time, as personified in the various characters who ‘lived’ in them. Read on to find out how…