Sustainable living; it’s a phrase we’ve all heard, but what does it actually mean? Simply put, sustainable living means leading a lifestyle that attempts to reduce our use of the Earth’s natural resources. Essentially it means changing how you live your life and how you consume products. While you might think that sustainable living means…
What to Wear: Dressing for a post-Covid world
It’s been a while since the majority of us have had a reason to dress up. Most of us have been dedicated to our loungewear for the better part of a year. Now that the world is starting to open up again, many are questioning what to wear. Some may be reluctant to jump back…
Knives: 3 We Love Using in the M&B Kitchen!
It can be overwhelming when choosing the right ones for your kitchen. Therefore, we have put together an easy to follow guide, featuring the three knives we use the most.
World Baking Day, the tastiest of all days.
Happy World Baking Day! Every bakers favourite day is celebrated annually on May 17th. With very little to do when the restrictions were imposed last year, a lot of people turned to baking. As a result, that there was a massive increase in the sale of flour. So much so, in one week alone, Tesco…
World Cocktail Day: Top tips for enjoying the day
Happy World Cocktail Day! Did you know? World Cocktail Day commemorates the first time the word “cocktail” appeared in a publication. That was in 1806, in a New York newspaper. The paper defined a cocktail as “a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters”. Cocktails, as we know them, have…
Summer Entertaining
The essential ingredients to enhance your get-togethers this month. With warm, balmy evenings on our side, this month we’re making the most of our homes and opening our doors to welcome in intimate small gatherings. Hosting at home has so many perks, whether you’re simply styling the setting and ordering your favourite takeaway in, or…
Alfresco Oasis
5 easy ways to create your ultimate garden escape. Happy Spring, readers! Yes, we think it’s finally safe to say that a brand new season is upon us and ready to be embraced. It’s time to fling open the patio doors, step into your back yard and get excited about designing your newest space –…
Self-Care Essentials
Recreate your own spa session at home with our luxe pamper sets When it comes to our home rituals right now, a basic bath or quick face mask just won’t cut it. As we all stay safe indoors, making me-time more luxurious, effective and special has never been so important. Our pamper sessions need to…
Pancake Perfection
Pancake Tuesday 25.02.2020 Every year on Pancake Tuesday we all troop to the shops, buy milk, eggs and flour and indulge in this yearly ritual. We all love a good pancake, but why do we limit ourselves to once a year! At M&B HQ, we are of the belief that pancakes should be an all-year-round…
Buyer’s Top Tips – Refresh your interiors for the new year
A new year is a chance to have a fresh start and the best place to begin is at home. Time flies by and we rarely get a chance to do half the jobs we have on our lists but by making a few small changes and creating new habits around your home you can…