The idea of wellness has changed a lot over the years. It used to mean strict routines, long workouts, and giving up your favourite foods. These days, it’s much simpler. Wellness is about finding balance and learning to care for yourself in ways that make you feel good. You don’t…
Author: Becky
Becky is the voice behind Life in Velvet, an organised, intentional living blog focused on practical food, calm homes, thoughtful projects, and everyday systems that make real life feel easier. A mum of 3 living in the UK, Becky writes from lived experience, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and the decisions that make family life run more smoothly.
With a background in marketing and content writing, and over a decade of blogging experience, she brings a thoughtful, structured approach to everything from baking and home projects to routines and decision-making. Life in Velvet is where planning meets creativity, with ideas designed for real homes and real life.
Home that Works
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Common Underfloor Heating Problems and How to Avoid Them
Underfloor heating works wonders when it comes to reliable heating and comfort, as long as it was installed properly, used correctly, and the right systems were put into place for the home. However, many common issues tend to occur often enough to understand what they are before installation or when…
Fashion and Beauty
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Medical Aesthetics Treatments That Actually Look Natural
Many individuals avoid the world of aesthetic medicine for fear of looking “too done.” Overfilled lips, frozen foreheads, and severely pulled-back faces are all red flags signaling those around us that we’ve had work done. But the truth is, getting natural results is 100 percent possible. All it takes is…
Home that Works
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How Often Should You Actually Schedule Pest Control for Your Home?
Most people don’t know how often they should get pest control. Your pest control company says quarterly. Your neighbor gets it done monthly. Your budget says never unless you have a problem. So, what’s right? The bad news is there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, how frequently you should be getting service depends on…
Property
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The Maintenance Habits That Keep Properties Looking New for Years
For many property owners, maintenance is about fixing things when they break. But that’s not maintenance—it’s damage control. Maintenance is about avoiding problems in the first place, and it’s more cost effective than most people think. What’s the difference between a building that looks appealing after ten years versus one that…
Food With Purpose
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The Ultimate Guide to Side Dishes for Ham: Delicious Pairings That’ll Steal the Show
Key Takeaways Ham pairs beautifully with creamy, starchy sides like scalloped potatoes and mac and cheese that balance its saltiness Fresh, tangy sides like green beans and salads cut through the richness of glazed ham Make-ahead options like potato casseroles and roasted vegetables save time on busy days The best…
Education
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When Your Student Outgrows the Dorm: A Parent’s Guide to the Apartment Transition
The freshman dorm move gets all the attention. Parents prepare for it, photograph it, and maybe even shed a few tears over it. But somewhere around sophomore or junior year, another moving milestone arrives with far less fanfare and significantly more complexity: the transition from campus housing to a first…
Parenting
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Feeding Kids Well When Life Gets Chaotic: A Practical Guide
Every parent knows the feeling. You had a plan for dinner. Maybe even a good one. Then the afternoon fell apart, homework ran late, someone needed to be picked up from practice, and suddenly it’s 6:30 with nothing on the table and hungry children staring at you expectantly. These moments…