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Girls Bedroom Ideas

amomentwithfranca · 2 December 2016 · 11 Comments

My youngest daughter Sienna has grown up so much now that I think she is ready to share a room with her sister. I have been thinking about this for a long time. I really want my girls to love their bedroom and to want to spend time there playing as well sleeping. … [Read more...] about Girls Bedroom Ideas

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors Tagged With: Girls Bedrooms, Roofblinds, Storage, Velux Blinds, Windows

What Is So Special About Your Office Chair?

amomentwithfranca · 17 November 2016 · 3 Comments

Before I started blogging, I worked in different offices practising law. I would usually work long hours in these offices which meant that my office chair was very important. It needed to be comfortable so I was able to deliver and also achieve my deadlines. I was actually lucky … [Read more...] about What Is So Special About Your Office Chair?

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, Lifestyle, List, Tips Tagged With: Furniture at Work

Should I Buy A Space Heater This Winter?

amomentwithfranca · 14 November 2016 · 1 Comment

Now that we are in November we are starting to feel the cold more. I have noticed that in the last couple of weeks the temperature has gone down a lot. In fact, since the change of clocks, the days have become darker and cooler. This is the exact moment that we are looking to … [Read more...] about Should I Buy A Space Heater This Winter?

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, List, Tips Tagged With: Heaters, Winter

Our Family Weekend in Durham

amomentwithfranca · 13 November 2016 · 38 Comments

As most of you know, we were invited by Virgin Trains to travel First Class to Durham. We had never been there so it was our first time visiting this amazing city.  It was just a weekend break, leaving London on the Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday afternoon. We had all … [Read more...] about Our Family Weekend in Durham

Filed Under: Press Trips, Family, Lifestyle, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Durham, Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, Durham University, Family Trip, Kingslodge Inn Hotel, Travelling with Kids, Virgin Trains

Appreciating Family Breakfast Time with Tefal Maison

amomentwithfranca · 5 November 2016 · 14 Comments

We recently reviewed the excellent Cook4Me Intelligent Multicooker which we absolutely love, so when Tefal, the company behind that product, asked us to review something from their latest Tefal Maison range we jumped at the chance. We knew we would likely be reviewing … [Read more...] about Appreciating Family Breakfast Time with Tefal Maison

Filed Under: Reviews, Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: Kettle, Tefal, Tefal Maison, The Art of Breakfast, Toaster

Gentleman’s Gift Guide

amomentwithfranca · 1 November 2016 · 15 Comments

It is this time of the year where we start thinking about Christmas and what gifts to buy. I don't know about you, but I always have problems deciding what to buy for my dad and my father in law (and in general, any older gentlemen  in the family). While I was searching for … [Read more...] about Gentleman’s Gift Guide

Filed Under: List, Collaborative Posts, Lifestyle Tagged With: Gentleman's Gift Guide, Gift List

How Thermally Efficient Are Your Aluminium Bi-fold Doors?

amomentwithfranca · 26 October 2016 · 2 Comments

When it comes to Bi-Fold doors, there has been a rise in demand for aluminium-based designs for contemporary-style extensions and new builds, which comes from its strength, aesthetic and low maintenance requirements. There are alternatives, such as timber (for a more traditional … [Read more...] about How Thermally Efficient Are Your Aluminium Bi-fold Doors?

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, List, Tips Tagged With: Bifold Doors, Thermal efficiency

A Fun Day With Model Vogue Williams & Regatta Outdoors

amomentwithfranca · 24 October 2016 · 65 Comments

I was recently invited to a fun and exclusive event in London with model and fashionista Vogue Williams, and award winning outdoor clothing brand Regatta Outdoors. They were hosting a Style Masterclass with Vogue. They told me I would get some practical style advice to maximise … [Read more...] about A Fun Day With Model Vogue Williams & Regatta Outdoors

Filed Under: Events, Fashion, Lifestyle Tagged With: clothes, Photoshoot

My Day at LivingEtc House Tours 2016

amomentwithfranca · 21 October 2016 · 67 Comments

I have always been surrounded by the love of art, decoration, and living ideas. My mum is a decorator by heart and all her life was interested in discovering and admiring new trends. She would spend hours in an Art Gallery browsing around for the next piece of art that she would … [Read more...] about My Day at LivingEtc House Tours 2016

Filed Under: Days Out, Events, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, Reviews Tagged With: AO, Livingetc House Tours 2016, Livingetc Magazine, Stylish Houses

Multimedia Screening of Storks

amomentwithfranca · 14 October 2016 · 62 Comments

We were very lucky again to be invited to another Multimedia Screening. Last time we saw The Secret Life of Pets and it was a lot of fun. This time, we had the opportunity to watch STORKS which is an animated movie from the same studio (Warner Brothers) that brought us The LEGO … [Read more...] about Multimedia Screening of Storks

Filed Under: Days Out, Events, Family, Film & TV, Lifestyle, Reviews Tagged With: Courier Service, Jennifer Anniston, London, Multimedia Screening, Storks, Warner Brothers

Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2016 · 47 Comments

During the summer we were contacted by Virgin Trains East Coast to review their First Class service to one of the destinations on the East Coast line, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Aberdeen, Durham and Lincoln among others. We chose Durham as we have never … [Read more...] about Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast

Filed Under: Press Trips, Bella, Family, Lifestyle, Nick, Reviews, Sienna, Travel Tagged With: Durham, Family Trip, First Class Lounge, First Class Trains, James Martin Menu, Kings Cross Station, London, Travel, Travelling with Kids, Virgin Trains, Virgin Trains East Coast

What You Need To Know When Moving

amomentwithfranca · 21 September 2016 · 2 Comments

Let’s consider a situation - you have bought a new flat, house or villa and every time you think about it, an interesting question arises: how to properly arrange moving so as not to face any difficulties, and how to make it as quick as possible. What is worth remembering before … [Read more...] about What You Need To Know When Moving

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Lifestyle, List, Tips Tagged With: Hassle Free, Movers, Moving, Moving Home, Moving Office

Buying Second Hand Furniture Online

amomentwithfranca · 21 September 2016 · 4 Comments

Have you ever wonder about wanting to change your furniture because it is old or because it is not looking good anymore or because you are bored of it and you need a change? Well, I have been having those thoughts lately. For example, we have an old sofa at home which I … [Read more...] about Buying Second Hand Furniture Online

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, List, Tips Tagged With: Delivery, Ebay, Second-hand furniture, Shiply, Transport of furniture

The 5 Biggest Value-Adding Home Improvements

amomentwithfranca · 3 September 2016 · 4 Comments

For all the talk of the housing crisis, one thing never seems to change: Brits are a nation of home improvers. Indeed, particularly in London, the growing trend is to ‘improve, not move’, and it’s wonderful that we’re all inclined to optimise what we have, rather than constantly … [Read more...] about The 5 Biggest Value-Adding Home Improvements

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, List Tagged With: Home Improvement, Value adding

How Concrete Flooring Can Increase Your Property Value

amomentwithfranca · 23 August 2016 · 1 Comment

A concrete floor is an often overlooked flooring surface. Even though your current property may have concrete floors, they are probably hidden away under laminate or carpet or, in the case of the garage or outbuildings, under years of grime, cobwebs and oil patches. … [Read more...] about How Concrete Flooring Can Increase Your Property Value

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Concrete Flooring, Increase Value of Property, Midland Concrete Floors

5 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2016 · 10 Comments

For those who aren't aware, a bifold is a door that slides open while its panels fold up and stack neatly against the wall—like a concertina. Bi-fold doors are bi-folding, folding, glass sliding, and sliding, and sliding room dividers. They are an alternative to the traditional … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Tips Tagged With: Bifold Doors

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