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Squidmar Paint ‘Set’ Review, thoughts for beginners and is it an influencer scam?.

I use to buy endless paints for projects and never really ended up using them. I started enjoy watching Squidmar’s Video and how versatile their paint sets seemed so I thought I would challenge my self going forward to use them as my baseline. This review isn’t really a review of the box but rather…
The RIBA’s Protection of Function for Architects: A Bid to Save the Profession and fees, or to Gatekeep the Industry?

Does this aim to re justify the architect title and meaning? Normally, I have a great deal of respect for the RIBA. I have completed two RIBA-accredited degrees, achieved a Master’s degree in architecture, and spent a few years within a system that teaches you to take the built environment seriously. That is probably why…
Designing a Wedding Newspaper? | 5 things to think about.

I’ve put together a few thoughts if your struggling with wedding newspaper ideas. Unfortunately no photos for this blog as I want people to focus on the meaning rather than the visuals.
Pinterest Weddings inspiration A Scam? Are You Planning a Real Wedding or Chasing a £100k Photoshoot?

Pinterest wedding ideas can be brilliant at the start because they help you collect colours, textures, stationery styles and venue inspiration in one place. The problem begins when inspiration slowly turns into expectation, and what started as a mood board becomes a quiet list of things you feel your wedding somehow needs.
Are You Being Overwhelmed With Wedding Planning?

Feeling Overwhelmed With Wedding Planning? Simple Wedding Planning Tips From Our Relaxed Dorset Wedding Wedding planning does not need to become a full-time job If you are feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning, you are definitely not alone. I am not here to give you an overly complicated explanation or another giant checklist of things you…
5 Things You Can Reuse From Your Wedding (Sustainable Wedding Ideas UK)

Discover 5 wedding elements you can reuse, from stationery to signage, without compromising on design. Many couples now want a more sustainable wedding, but most advice focuses on obvious swaps rather than how things are designed in the first place.
Newsletter April to May 2026 | We are growing and we need your input.

First of all welcome to all the new members we have gotten, we do have a few free month trial spots left. This is important though, you must join as a free member otherwise I can’t see your email to send the code.
Quoted £3,000 for a Wood Slat Wall, So I designed & Built One for Much Less

I was quoted around £3,000 for a wood slat wall, so I designed and built my own for a fraction of the price.
What a Real Wedding Designer Actually Does (That Pinterest Doesn’t Show You)

What Does a Wedding (Stationary) Designer Do? Wedding Stationery and Design Services Explained (UK) People often think wedding design is about making things look beautiful on the day. In reality, it is about making sure nothing falls apart visually when all the moving parts come together. Most of the issues I’ve seen at weddings are…
Newsletter march – April 2026 | Miniature Painting

Well I think we had another productive month of producing content, to be honest I never know if people read these but I do enjoy writing them. We certainly made a few new friends that I think is going to positively boost the patreon. I will mention more about that next month.