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Our personal staycation picks

As you may have seen, we've recently been preparing for the summer with a little staycation planning. We've suggested a few ideas for different types of trip you could consider. And we even offered a few hints for particular places to visit...

June 17th, 2021

The Hangover Guide

Welcome to Swan's Hangover Guide! Prepare to feel cured of a hangover, even if you’re not at this moment hungover at all. (Cool, right?) Although, you probably should be hung over, given that we're finally able to socialise and head down to the pub with our friends after so long! As much as we’re dying to hear your stories of how you've been celebrating, we have a job to do.

June 16th, 2021

Cheese recipe ideas

As it’s National Cheese Day, we couldn’t help but get you in the mood for a cheesy day of good-mood food. We’ve had a long twelve months, so we are ready to savour every moment we have to enjoy no longer being in lockdown. Get together (safely) and get your cheese on! Not a cheese person? Look away now.

June 14th, 2021

The ultimate grilling guide: how to use an electric grill

With spring in full bloom and that first little heatwave already come and gone, it’s time to start looking forward to the summer. That means days in the park, long evenings in the back garden – and, of course, barbeques!…

June 11th, 2021

Maximalist interior design

The maximalist interior design trend has crept up on us, to say the least. For those who haven’t heard of this new trend, read on……

June 11th, 2021

UK staycation ideas

Did you think you’d heard the last from us about staycations and holidays? Well, don’t be surprised that we’re back to explore more UK staycation ideas – we are obsessed! Weekends away? Weeks away? Months!? We don’t blame you one bit for jumping at a little deserved escapism, especially after the year we’ve had.

May 26th, 2021

When should I repair or replace appliances?

It’s often hard to know when you should repair or replace your appliances. Because you use these appliances every day, they go through normal wear and tear and will eventually need to be repaired or replaced. Even with the best care and maintenance, most appliances won’t function well, if at all, after their recommended lifespan.

May 24th, 2021

6 clever vacuum hacks you absolutely need to try

Get the most out of your vacuum with these helpful home vacuum hacks. Whether you love or hate vacuuming, these handy new tricks will have you reaching for it more than ever before. You no longer need to reserve it for solely vacuuming up dust, dirt and hair off your floors.

May 21st, 2021

Cocktail ready recipes

We’re not even sure where to start when assuring ourselves we deserve some quality time with friends and family right now. We, without a doubt, deserve this time to safely socialise and break out of the in-house comfort zones we’ve made for ourselves. What better way to socialise than over a couple of delicious cocktails? As indoor socialising is permitted from next Monday, now is the perfect time to dust…

May 11th, 2021

Kitchen tiles galore

We’re here today to talk about kitchens and the importance of their style. This is a hot topic because, over the last year, we’ve spent more time in our homes than ever. Spotting things we’d like to improve about our homes has become a revelation in itself since the first lockdown. We’ve come through good times and bad. We’ve battled through the lockdowns and restrictions and we’ve all made changes…

April 30th, 2021