Have you ever noticed that wedding receptions all end up looking the same? You’ve been to dozens of them – same table design, same layout, same overall aesthetic. It’s not that couples don’t want them to look the same. They want something different. But with so many cookie-cutter venues out there – and rules…
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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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Why Your Air Ducts Need More Attention Than You Think
Most homeowners have a stable idea of what requires more attention, be it seasonally or annually. Changing the furnace filter happens every few months, gutters get cleaned a couple of times per year, there might even be an annual tune-up for the HVAC system. But air ducts? They’re out of…
DIY
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The Plumbing Upgrades That Actually Increase Your Home’s Value
Many homeowners throw money at new kitchen backsplashes and bathroom tile but ignore the plumbing behind the walls. When buyers’ inspectors find rusted pipes or a corroded water heater, sellers are shocked when they start negotiating for thousands of dollars off the asking price. Plumbing upgrades can make or break…
Property
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Planning Your Dream Home: How to Avoid the Biggest Design Mistakes
For many families, constructing a home, planning for it from the inside out, represents the most unique opportunity to get everything they need and want from a custom-built habitation. Yet just because it’s such a fun opportunity does not mean that people often enter at first jump with success –…
Health and Fitness Routines
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Why Quality of Life Matters More Than Age When Making Senior Living Decisions
When making senior living arrangements, age or specific life events at different ages seemingly make the decision for an individual or their family. While this is not against the law, it’s an unsuitable basis for critical decision-making. The better quality of life extends to physical comfort, socializing networks, personal independence,…
Gardening
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Making Home Gardens More Productive Without More Space
When a home garden is at capacity, and its owner desires more, most gardeners accept that’s as good as it gets for production. There’s only so much lawn, a council won’t allow a shed to be turned into a greenhouse, and there’s no flat square available to add any more…
Home that Works
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From Dull to Delightful: Upgrades That Transform Home Aesthetics
Many people look for ways to refresh rooms that feel dated or dull. They often want changes that look good, last long, and feel comfortable without going overboard. Small changes make a big difference when each choice supports the look they want. Some people also seek help from trusted teams…
Property
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From Airport to Entryway: How Interior Planning Eases Global Relocation Stress
What does it mean to feel “at home” when your last one is an ocean away and your new place still smells like packing tape? Long distance moves throw everything off—your routine, your space, even your sense of self. The flight ends, but the adjustment takes time. Whether you’re relocating…