Archive - Sunday Sunshine by Lou Archell

Big fish, little fish - the latest

I had never wanted a jumper so much until I saw this beauty from Dairy Boy.

Jun 5 •

May 2025

I've got the Chelsea gardening bug - items on my gardening wish list

After seeing all the beautiful gardens and impressive exhibits at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, I’ve come home and decided my little urban…

May 23 •

RHS Chelsea Flower Show - My stand out favourites

I know I say it every year, but this years Chelsea Flower Show was my absolute favourite.

May 21 •

Picnic season - My top essential items for the season ahead

There is an art to a good picnic, it all comes down to having a great kit.

May 8 •

January 2025

Project Home - reveal of the guest bedroom + costings and details

We gave our spare room a glow up....

Jan 12 •

November 2024

Festive scented candles - and how they make the home feel 'decorated' and you zen.

You may be rushed off your feet, with a hundred and one things to do on your list. Haven't even thought about decorating the house - but lighting a…

Nov 17, 2024 •

Gift Guides are live!

I'm here in my Elf guise, shouting 'son of a nut cracker' as help you with you Christmas gift shopping.

Nov 15, 2024 •

Sunday Sunshine - Best Baubles

Apologies for bringing the upcoming festivities to your in box, but we can't deny it. Christmas is coming.

Nov 10, 2024 •

October 2024

Sunday Sunshine - Halloween Décor edit

Halloween isn't much of a big thing at home, now the boys are all grown up. I might place a few pumpkins around, and light some candles.

Oct 21, 2024 •

Sunday Sunshine - Autumn Style Edit, being more Meryl

Meryl or Meg or Jane.... stealing style lessons from the best

Oct 13, 2024 •

Sunday Sunshine - Things I have loved in September

Trench season, delicious body wash, binge worthy TV, argyle knits and warming candles.

Oct 6, 2024 •

September 2024

Sunday Sunshine - Five ways to make your bedroom feel cosy for the Autumn

Sleep is so so important to us, and I for one have a bit of night owl tendency. So here are my tried and tested ways to get a cosy bedroom and hopefully…

Sep 29, 2024 •

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