There are plenty of reasons renovation projects fall behind schedule – supply delays, subcontractor availability, scope creep. One that gets less attention is debris. But when you consider that waste accumulates much faster than you might think and has an impact not just on scheduling but on safety, security, and…
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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.
Food With Purpose
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Delia Smith’s Coronation Chicken Recipe (and Why It’s Still the Best One)
Coronation chicken is one of those dishes that gets a bad reputation it absolutely doesn’t deserve. For years, I thought of it as the beige stuff in a triangular sandwich at a slightly sad work buffet. Then I actually made the Delia Smith Coronation Chicken version from scratch, and I…
Home Organisation
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Upright Freezer Storage Ideas That Actually Work for Real Life
Ours used to be the freezer of shame. Every time I opened it, something fell out. I had no idea what was in there, and I was fairly sure one of the bags at the back had been there since we moved in. If that sounds familiar, upright freezer storage…
Food With Purpose
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How to Freeze Milk (And Actually Use It Afterwards)
Yes, you can freeze milk – and it’s one of the easiest ways to cut food waste and stretch your shopping further. Stick it in a freezer-safe container before the use-by date, leave a bit of space at the top, and it’ll keep for up to three months. That’s the…
Organised Mindset
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How to Be “That Girl”: Real Ideas to Upscale Your Life
I want to be honest with you about “that girl” before we go any further: most of what you see on TikTok isn’t real life, and a surprising amount of the advice recycled across the internet is quietly aimed at people with no children, no commute, and unlimited free time….
Home Organisation
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How to Organise Tea Bags (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Builder’s Tea)
If you’ve ever opened a kitchen cupboard and had three boxes of tea fall on your head, you’re in the right place. The best way to organise tea bags is to get them out of their boxes and into a dedicated container or section of a drawer, grouped by type…
DIY
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Why Professional Moisture Detection Is Critical Following Any Major Water Leak
Following a big leak, the primary concern for most people is the damage that is visible – standing water, wet carpet, and soaked possessions. It’s a common belief that simply soaking up the water and using some fans is enough to repair the damage. Unfortunately, this is not the case…
Home Organisation
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How to Organise Baking Pans
AT A GLANCE Switching from stacking to vertical storage is the single most impactful change you can make UK kitchen cupboards are smaller than American ones, so most advice you find online will not directly translate. Measure before you buy anything. Your under-oven drawer (if you have one) is almost…