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Life in Velvet | A Life Organisation Blog

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Wedding Planning wedding reception

How to Plan a Wedding Reception That Actually Reflects Your Style

Posted on December 1, 2025 By Becky

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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DIY plumbing

The Plumbing Upgrades That Actually Increase Your Home’s Value

Posted on November 29, 2025 By Becky

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…

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Property dream home

Planning Your Dream Home: How to Avoid the Biggest Design Mistakes

Posted on November 29, 2025 By Becky

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 –…

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Health and Fitness Routines senior living

Why Quality of Life Matters More Than Age When Making Senior Living Decisions

Posted on November 28, 2025 By Becky

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,…

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Gardening garden

Making Home Gardens More Productive Without More Space

Posted on November 28, 2025 By Becky

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…

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Home that Works house

From Dull to Delightful: Upgrades That Transform Home Aesthetics

Posted on November 26, 2025January 2, 2026 By Becky

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…

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Property moving

From Airport to Entryway: How Interior Planning Eases Global Relocation Stress

Posted on November 26, 2025 By Becky

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…

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Property moving house

How to Set Up a Comfortable Home After a Long Distance Move

Posted on November 26, 2025 By Becky

Have you ever stood in a new house, surrounded by cardboard boxes, wondering where your socks are? Or your forks? Or your sanity? Moving tends to come with that perfect storm of excitement, stress, and complete disorientation. You pack up your life, leave behind the streets you know and the…

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Hi, I'm Becky! Based in South East London with my husband and three children, Life in Velvet is where I share home organisation ideas, family food planning, and the Type A systems that make everyday life feel a little more intentional and productive!

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