Katie Mortram

No matter how vigilant we are, clutter always seems to rear its ugly head. Whether we unintentionally bring it home, or it's growing unknowingly in

Bathrooms often lack personality – they're white, tiled and as practical as possible.

Decluttering your home is an immense project. There are things that need sorting in every room, cluttering the surfaces as well as hiding in the drawers.

My balcony has been a hot spot for pigeons over the last year. Between them landing on the rails, taking a stroll through the planters and nesting in the balcony directly above, it's a regular hangout.

Have you ever encountered someone especially tidy? You'll know who I mean – they'll open a cupboard door to reveal an intricate system of labels and dates.

We're in the thick of autumn, and my home looks a state. Between the overflowing laundry basket, the crowded kitchen counter and the avalanching medicine cabinet, I'm feeling more anxious than usual.

There's a definite chill to the air now that autumn's here. Time to unpack our favourite knits, layer up and brace ourselves.

Condensation has taken hold of our homes! It's only natural when temperatures drop and people get trigger-happy with the thermostat.

While our beds are there for sleeping, they're also a kind of catch-all. You might toss your coat here as soon as you're home, or maybe there's a hanger or two left behind as you got dressed this morning.

As we approach the winter months, the temperature has taken a drop. We're especially feeling the effects at night, shivering under the sheets until we crank up the heating and our energy bills skyrocket.