My house is certainly not a palace or a showhome. But it is a home. I would welcome you with open arms, treat you like royalty and ensure you felt comfortable and ‘at home’. But if you are expecting something out of Architectural Digest or Homes and Country, then you would be very mistaken.…

So, Last Saturday I sat in front of the TV with an industrial staple gun and leather and reupholstered 8 dining room chairs. This was due to the material being stained and snagged by the resident cats, and needed freshening up. As they looked so amazing, we decided to really go for it. On…