There’s something undeniably cool about a backpack decorated with patches. Whether you’re adding a quirky design, covering a tear, or giving your old rucksack a bit of personal flair, patches are the ultimate way to make a backpack yours. The best part? Learning how to sew a patch on a…
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.
Baking
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Edible Markers for Cookies (2025 Edition)
If you’ve ever tried to pipe a microscopic smile onto a gingerbread man or letter a delicate “Happy Birthday, Mum!” across a 3-inch round, you already know the perils of icing alone. Shaky hands, bag blow-outs, and that one rogue air bubble that sabotages a whole word. Edible markers solve…
Gardening
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How to Turn a Shed into a Greenhouse: A Rewarding Garden Project
If you’ve ever wandered out into your garden and looked at your old shed with a mix of guilt and inspiration, you’re not alone. Maybe it’s full of cobweb-covered plant pots, rusty tools, and that lawnmower that only starts on a full moon. Or maybe it’s just…there. Taking up space….
Home that Works
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Why 12×16 Shed Plans with a Garage Door Might Be the Smartest Backyard Decision You’ll Ever Make
Let’s talk sheds. Not your average rickety garden hut with cobwebs and forgotten tools, but a proper, solid, versatile 12×16 shed with garage door. Whether you’re dreaming of a workshop, a hobby space, extra storage, or even a mini home gym (hello, treadmill that’s been under the bed for two…
Home that Works
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How to Move a Shed with a Forklift (and Other Handy Tips!)
So, you’ve got a garden shed that needs moving. Maybe it’s blocking your grand vision for a new patio, or the neighbour’s tree is suddenly shading your prized tomatoes. Whatever the reason, you’re staring at the wooden beast and thinking, “How on earth do I move that?” Well, good news…
Babies
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Eruption Cysts in Teething Babies: Our Experience, Tips & What to Watch For
Eruption cysts in teething babies are one of those parenting curve-balls that look terrifying but are usually nothing to panic about. I learned this the (slightly) hard way with my middle child, T. One morning, just as his first molar was due, I spotted a bluish-purple bubble on his gum….
Fashion and Beauty
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How to Exfoliate Before Tanning: Your Glow-Up Guide
If you’ve ever had a streaky spray tan, patchy ankles, or a colour that clings to your elbows like a bad habit, then I’m going to let you in on a little secret: exfoliation is EVERYTHING. Honestly, learning how to exfoliate before tanning is the golden ticket to achieving that…
Pets
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Does Dog Hair Grow Back After Shaving for Surgery? Our Experience with Dave the German Shepherd
If you’ve ever had a dog undergo surgery, you’ll know there are a lot of things to worry about—how they’ll cope with the anaesthetic, how much pain they might be in, how to keep them from licking their stitches… But one thing that might catch you off guard is how…