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Our 2021 home improvement plans

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post For the last 3 months we’ve had a house guest. It has been lovely to have the grown up company, and babysitter on tap, but now they have finally moved out. For three months our spare room was in use and one of the side effects of this…

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5 essentials for a small home office

Posted on November 23, 2018March 1, 2021 by jenny

Sometimes I feel that our house will never be decorated the way we want it. For us, winter is the time we plan and do any DIY projects. The warmer weather is perfect for getting out and about and having family adventures; winter is for being at home, enjoying each others’ company and working on…

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Four of the Best Flooring Ideas for Family Homes

Posted on September 14, 2018April 10, 2024 by jenny

Are you looking for ways to make your family home more beautiful and lovable? Is this the case even after you have done a home renovation where you have replaced appliances and furniture? Are you not able to locate the reason why you can’t seem to get the look you want? The reason may actually…

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Creating a grown up living space for tweens

Creating a grown up living space for tweens

Posted on August 19, 2018March 7, 2026 by jenny

It’s a bit of cliche that you can see your children grow during the school holidays, but it’s a cliche because it’s true! It doesn’t feel as though I’ve stopped washing clothes, cooking meals or food shopping since the school holidays began. Every year I forget just how much energy my children have and I…

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4 Creative Uses for Leftover Wood Flooring

Posted on May 16, 2018 by jenny

If you’ve ever purchased brand new wood flooring, you’ll know it’s a significant investment. Ordinarily you’ll order wood flooring in full packs. Which means, unless you’re lucky enough to have the perfect amount of wood to cover your entire floor, you’re likely to have some left over. This can be anything from one or two…

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How to display Lego Minifigures

Posted on May 1, 2017October 20, 2024 by jenny

If you’re a mum of small people, or perhaps married to a Lego nerd, then you may have a house full of Lego minifigs. Now I love Lego Minifigs, especially since they did some amazing collabs such as the Disney one. Oh yes, I couldn’t wait to collect those and quickly did, thanks to the…

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finishing touches to our spare room

Putting the finishing touches to our spare room

Posted on April 3, 2017June 8, 2019 by jenny

We’re lucky to have a spare room for friends and family to come and stay. It is well used but was in desperate need of a makeover. It’s quite a dark room, filled with a spare bed, vintage chest of drawers and lots of bookshelves. A few months ago we painted all the walls white…

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How to make a Pez display case

How to make a Pez display case

Posted on March 19, 2017September 18, 2021 by jenny

I’m a bit of hoarder and can’t help but collect things. Do you remember Pez holders? They are plastic holders which hold little sweetie bricks, and they have a different characters head as the dispenser. I had them when I was growing up, although sadly never kept any of them. Now my children have quite…

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Win a Macrame Plant Pot {a Mothers Day giveaway}

Posted on March 1, 2017February 19, 2023 by jenny

Spring is definitely in the air today. It may have just started raining where we live, but when I walked to the shops earlier today the sun was shining and I spotted so many daffodils and crocuses in bloom. Winter has gone on for far too long and I am ready to embrace Spring! With…

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Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I’m Jenny, London mum of two teens. Craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. Find out more about us, our latest crafts, and be inspired by our days out. Contact me jenny@the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

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