There’s nothing quite like sparkling clean tiles to make your bathroom or kitchen feel fresh and inviting. But even if your tiles are spotless, tired, discoloured grout can drag the whole look down (see pics of our bathroom tiles, below, that were starting to look a little discoloured and tired!)….
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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.
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How to Remove Painted Over Screws (Without Damaging Your Walls or Furniture)
Painted-over screws can be incredibly frustrating. Whether you’re upcycling old furniture, trying to remove a shelf, or redecorating a room, discovering a screw head buried beneath layers of paint can quickly stall progress. We had such an issue with these when we first moved into our current home 6 years…
Baking
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Mini Apple Pies
These mini apple pies are really tasty and easy enough to make on a weeknight after work. This is a slightly modified version of Sarah Caron’s recipe from Sarah’s Bella Cucina. I made these using our set of 4…
Food With Purpose
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Herb-Infused Honey
I was looking for a little way to say thank you to my in-laws for hosting us for Thanksgiving. Before we left for our trip, I made lavender-infused honey as a gift using this tutorial from The Kitchn. Herb-infused honey is delicious in tea, drizzled over fruit, granola, buttered toast…
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DIY Chalk Paint Recipe
How to Make Your Own DIY Chalk Paint: A Simple Guide Looking to give furniture a vintage makeover or upcycle a thrift store find? Chalk paint is a dream come true for home decorators. Its ultra-matte finish and no-prep application make it perfect for everything from rustic farmhouse pieces…
Crafts
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Anthropologie Inspired Still Life Monogram
I’m so excited to share this “hand-painted” still life monogram with you! I’m not a great painter, so naturally I have to cheat. The Anthro version of this project is painted canvas covered metal, but mine is painted decoupaged paper over wood. Supplies you will need for this project: 13″…
Crafts
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DIY Stenciled Tray
I love my new DIY stenciled tray! I made this for the Ringing in Spring 2014 Home Tour (see my living room makeover here.) All of our remotes and living room table clutter were driving me crazy, and I think this will be the perfect pretty solution. Supplies you…
Baking
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Gruyere Popovers
Here is a little twist on the classic combo…tomato soup and grilled cheese. Popovers are surprisingly simple to make, and they are the perfect accompaniment for soup. I love the BLT Steak Gruyere Popover recipe. I paired these with Amy’s Chunky Tomato Bisque and sliced a little fresh basil as…