A striking home is one that radiates positivity and improvement. There are so many things that play a role in helping you get the right home. It is a decisive factor that can play a huge part in the process of improving your life and taking things in the right direction. A property is something […]

Hello! I’m Kate, founder of A Tidy Mind. If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed that lately I have been talking about franchising my business. I’ve had loads of interest and also lots of questions about it. Like, ‘What is franchising!?’ and ‘Why do you want to franchise?’ and ‘What are […]

Why does mess lead to so much stress? Over-stimulation Lots of physical possessions in homes bombard people.  Much like a baby who feels overwhelmed with all the colour and noise of a large array of toys and instead chooses to play with a simple cardboard box, the senses can become overloaded and a longing for simplicity prevails. […]

Believe it or not, your bedroom could be keeping you up at night and not be the relaxing retreat it should be. And given that sleep is a key building block of health and happiness, you can see why struggling to get shuteye for one night, let alone a string of several nights at a […]

The colder weather and change of season can mean we spend more time at home. Perhaps you’re looking around and considering giving your home interior a makeover? There is endless inspiration in Pinterest and Instagram but what if you don’t quite have the budget to match up to your grand designs? Don’t fear, you can […]

As the founder of A Tidy Mind, it’s fair to say ‘home’ has always been an anchor for me. Never particularly free spirited, it was my dream to buy a home and by hook and crook I managed to purchase a flat at the age of 23. Now it’s my dream to pay off the […]

Are you looking for a break from the daily routine before the year is out? Perhaps a cheeky half term getaway? Okay, camping might not sound like the ideal holiday idea for the colder seasons, but as the leaves begin to fall and the nights become chilly, camping can actually be the ideal way to […]

Leaving your rental property and buying your first home is always an exciting time. You finally own an asset that should increase in value over time and you feel a greater sense of permanence. The only issue is that you need to create a budget for the endeavour that includes all the costs and expenses […]

Increasing numbers of people are opting for studio or ‘micro’ apartments when searching for a place to live. This is an option that is particularly appealing to young professionals who have recently left their parents’ home, are studying, or are working and intend to live alone. Why? Well, there are various factors to take into […]

I recently watched a film called ‘Captain Fantastic’. If you haven’t seen it, please give it a go – it’s an amazing story about a family living ‘off grid’, essentially surviving in the wilderness, completely away from consumer society including technology. They made things out of wood and they did have capacity to travel to […]