There’s a reason why people spend thousands of pounds on skincare, makeup, and hair but still feel like something is off when they look in the mirror. It isn’t always what you think it is either. In fact, your teeth can be the last thing you’d consider that’s off about…
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.
Money and Finance
Read more
The Hidden Cost of Not Tracking Rent Payments (And What You’re Missing)
When it comes to the efficiency of a residential lease, what more is there to consider about rent other than tenant pays, it clears the deposit, and everyone goes on their merry way? If a property owner believes that this is all there is to it, however, then they’re losing…
Fashion and Beauty
Read more
How to Choose the Best Colour Bikini For Your Skin Tone
A bikini purchase should be fun, but realistically, nothing is more stressful than sifting through racks or endless pages online. If you’re anything like the average person, you’ve realized that there are certain colours that look better on you than others. But dissecting the science behind it (and more importantly, which ones…
Home that Works
Read more
Why Your Heater Blows Cold Air When You Need It Most
There’s nothing worse than turning your heater on in the morning when it’s cold outside and getting cold air coming from the vents. You wait. You wait some more. Five minutes pass. Then ten. Nope! Still cold! This happens far too often, and always at the worst possible time. The…
DIY
Read more
Why Your Custom Project Needs Precision Cutting (Even If You Think It Doesn’t)
When it comes to your renovation or custom-built project, you probably feel you can wing it with your measurements and small corrections here and there along the way will get you where you need to go. And honestly, for many projects, that’s true enough. Until it’s not. Until tolerances that…
Home that Works
Read more
Home Emergency Preparedness: Essential Services Every Homeowner Should Know
Home emergencies occur at the most inconvenient times – when it’s after office hours, a holiday, or the stress level is already high. However, knowing the proper protocols and who to call to get help can mean the difference between an overwhelming situation and a financially contained disaster. There are…
Health and Fitness Routines
Read more
Beyond the Hype: What Really Matters for Heart Health at Mealtime
If you’ve turned to the internet for heart healthy eating, chances are you’ve come across the latest and greatest findings and are confused. One day eggs are a bad idea; the next day they’re a superfood. Coffee is linked to greater heart attacks (wait, forget that, coffee is a heart…
Money and Finance
Read more
The Truth About Rent Payments and Your Credit Score
Most renters pay their biggest monthly bill each month, on time, like clockwork, for many, many months. That rent check goes in the mail every month. Yet it does nothing to help their credit score. In fact, someone who buys a $4 coffee and puts it on a credit card,…