If you’ve ever looked at your shed and thought, “You know what this needs? A window!” — you’re not alone. Whether you’re turning it into a cosy garden office, a haven for your DIY projects, or just trying to let in a bit more light so you don’t trip over…
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.
Jewellery
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Sea Glass Jewelry Making: Why I Love it
There’s something kind of magical about sea glass, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the soft frosted finish, or the way it catches the light just so when you hold it up against the sun. Or maybe it’s just the idea that it used to be something ordinary – a bottle, a…
Food With Purpose
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Torta Cubana Recipe: The Iconic Mexican Sandwich
If you’ve never had a torta cubana before… oh my, are you in for a treat. This isn’t your average sandwich. No, no. A torta cubana is the over-the-top, fully-loaded, unapologetically messy sandwich of your dreams, and once you’ve made one, you’ll be hooked for life. In this post, I’m…
Jewellery
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5 Hawaiian Bracelet Designs You’ll Want to Try
There’s something undeniably dreamy about Hawaiian jewellery, and when it comes to Hawaiian bracelet designs, they’ve got that perfect blend of tradition, tropical flair, and personal meaning. Whether you’re planning your next holiday (take me with you?) or just want to bring a little island energy into your everyday look,…
Fashion and Beauty
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How to Dutch Braid
Ah, the humble Dutch braid. So pretty. So sleek. So infuriating the first dozen times you try it on your own head. But I promise, once you’ve cracked it, Dutch braiding becomes second nature, and honestly, kind of addictive. Whether you’re looking to add flair to your everyday hair or…
Baking
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Red Velvet Funnel Cake
You know those moments when you’re wandering through a summer fair, the scent of sugary fried dough floating in the air, and you have to follow your nose to the funnel cake stand? Now imagine that, but add the rich, chocolatey decadence of red velvet. Yes – red velvet funnel…
Baking
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Lime, Courgette and Avocado Cake
Okay, hands up if you’ve ever looked at a courgette (or zucchini, my lovely American friends!) and thought, “you know what this needs? To be baked into a cake with an avocado and a squeeze of lime.” No? Me neither – at least not at first. But let me tell…
Food With Purpose
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The Best Snicker Salad Recipe
If you’ve never tried snicker salad before, you’re in for a wildly delicious surprise. This Midwest classic is part dessert, part salad, and all kinds of fabulous. Think chopped apples, chunks of Snickers bars, and fluffy whipped topping—tossed together into a dreamy, creamy bowl of caramel-apple-meets-chocolate-bar magic. Honestly, it sounds…