As the CEO or owner of your firm or someone with a senior-level positon in your company, can you really ever take time off? 

Thinking of installing a home EV charger? You're not alone. More drivers than ever are switching to electric (plug in) vehicles accounting for over 20% of new car sales in the UK.

Though the UK charging infrastructure is still catching up with demand and if you’re considering an EV purchase or you’ve already acquired one, it’s likely you’ve also been thinking about whether charging at home is an option.

Can I just use a plug socket? Do I need permission? And what happens if I live in a London terrace with no driveway?

Here’s what you need to know - before you book an EV charger survey.

For many people, dry cleaning is just something they do because the care label tells us to.

It’s easy to put off - a silk blouse in need of pressing, a winter coat still carrying the scent of last season’s commute. And yet, dry cleaning plays a more important role than many realise.

It doesn’t only make garments appear smarter, and the wearer look sharper.

It also helps them last longer, stay fresher and avoid damage - from causes you can’t always see.

Here’s everything you need to know about dry cleaning. What it really does, why it costs what it does, and how it may be looking after more than your dress sense.

London in the sunshine means one thing: it’s time to picnic.

Whether you're spreading a rug in Hyde Park, heading for Hampstead Heath with a view, or heading to a summer concert, few things feel more luxurious than a picnic done well.

We’re officially banishing plastic cutlery and limp packet sandwiches.

A London picnic deserves a touch of style, a little planning, and just enough indulgence to feel special. Here’s how to upgrade yours.

For many UK households, summer brings a familiar nuisance: wasps.

They're part of the natural ecosystem, but when they appear in high numbers or start nesting close to (or inside) your home, they can quickly move from irritating to risky.

In dense urban areas like London, where gardens, roof terraces and loft spaces are tightly packed, wasp activity can be even harder to ignore.

If you live in London, you already know about hard water. It’s part of daily life. The white staining on your shower screen, the residue in your kettle, the build up around taps. Fill a glass with tap water and you’ll see the white cloudy swirl.

Even when you are fastidious about cleaning, over time hard water is quietly affecting your appliances, plumbing, and even your hair and skin. Not dramatically, but persistently. Which is why more London homeowners are now addressing this issue it head-on.

Whether you’re meeting a long-time client or building a new relationship, a great summer lunch spot does more than wine and dine - it signals care, professionalism and attention to detail. In other words, it reflects well on you and your firm.

The best venues combine setting, service and flexibility, without pushing the budget or making anyone feel uncomfortable.

To help you navigate the bewildering number of options when it comes to London’s lunching scene, we’ve set out 15 standout restaurants across London, plus some fresh openings for a new angle. From riverside terraces to rooftop escapes, each one is ideal for a summer business lunch to leave just the right impression.

You may not be lucky enough to have tickets for the Wimbledon Championships (30 June – 13 July 2025), but it’s still the perfect time to gather friends and savour the finest food and drink while catching the live action.

From London’s sun-drenched City terraces to local SW19 hang outs and beyond, here’s where to watch - as well as what’s on offer to eat and drink during the tournament.

Ants are industrious, resourceful, and when they invade your home, remarkably persistent. Even when you live in a highly urbanised city such as London, they can find their way in.

Understanding their behaviour and implementing simple strategies can help you keep them at bay and maintain a calm, ordered living space.

Plumbing and drains might not be something you’d automatically think about before heading away on holiday.

Though thanks to our professional plumbing partners, these smart, practical checks will help you avoid returning to a damp disaster, a big water bill - or worse.

July is peak season for fruit lovers. From strawberries and raspberries to blackberries, redcurrants, plums and cherries, the fields just outside London are bursting with succulence at this time of year.

Whether you're planning a countryside escape or looking for a meaningful activity with children, fruit picking is one of summer’s simplest pleasures - and a delicious way to bring the flavours of the season into your home.

It sounds simple enough, but usually there is pressure to act quickly when there is furniture to move on from your home.

June is the start of the summer wedding season, and while you couldn’t be happier for the couple in question, there is the important matter of choosing a gift which resonates for them personally, and reflects your good wishes for them.

Wedding gifts were originally intended to help couples furnish their first home — a practical tradition dating back centuries when most were starting from scratch.

Today, with many couples already established, gifting has evolved into something more nuanced: a way to celebrate their shared values, mark future milestones, and offer lasting meaning beyond the material.

But without the time available to search, trying to source the perfect present can add to the pressure.

So we’ve curated an ecclectic and considered wedding gift list, ensuring your offering stands out with grace and sentiment.

Hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant doesn’t mean losing control.

It means choosing not to carry it all alone.

This isn’t about boardrooms and spreadsheets.

It’s about the hidden architecture of home life — the real scaffolding behind every high achiever’s success story.

Here’s what our clients delegate to us — and never look back…

01 | The light is better for choosing colours

With the earth orbiting closer to the sun making it higher in the sky, June daylight is ideal for choosing paint colours. The pigment will resonate more clearly and ‘truthfully’.

Pro-tip: don’t paint samples straight onto a wall. The colour will be impacted by whatever is underneath, and the hue will be different on different walls of the room according to the direction the light comes in and the way it reflects inside the room. (Plus you just gave your decorator another job to do to remove them later.)

Instead paint onto A4 sheets of paper, and Blu-tac them on different walls at different times of day to fully understand how the colour will look in a more dynamic way. Move them around and leave them up for a day or two before making your final decision.

02 | Longer days

With June giving us the longest daylight hours of the year, it’s the ideal month to have a decorator working for you. They will be able to start early in the day, giving you time to talk to them before leaving for work. And if they choose too they can work late. Net gain: the work is finished in fewer days. Potentially something both you and the contractor will be pleased about.

Pro-tip: ask your decorator to quote for completing the job, not by the day. Make sure they have included everything in the price such as cost of paint, prep, and making good any areas that need repair, and any parking. Be a good employer: don’t add extra actions to his list at the last minute and expect the final price to stay the same.

03 | Drying time

An aspect of decorating many overlook is the drying time involved. If you are plastering walls or making good specific areas which need patching or prepping, there will be layers of wet materials to apply to walls, ceilings and woodwork. With low humidity in the summer months, drying time is accelerated – windows can be kept open longer and ventilation is easier. Reduced drying time helps your project progress rapidly.

04 | It’s more likely you’ll be away

Anyone who has had even just a single room decorated will know it can be disruptive for a period of time. Furniture has to be moved or covered, belongings put away and the space is out of action. The decorating team will be in and out with their tools and materials. The inconvenience can be a trial if your household is busy.

Much of the disruption can be avoided if you can co-ordinate the project with dates you’ll be away. And in June, there is a good chance of this. Naturally you need to be comfortable leaving your house in the hands of the contractor which means being confident you have best-in-class trades working for you. (This is where Consider it Done’s black book of contacts comes into its own.)

05 | Ventilation vs Dust

Something often overlooked is the amount of dust generated by a decorating project. The best decorators spend plenty of time prepping the walls and ceilings which is likely to involve sanding and smoothing. The dust itself is fine and pervasive, meaning it will find its way onto and into *everything*. Plus it hangs in the air for weeks afterwards, and you’ll be cleaning multiple times before its finally gone.

A good decorator will move and cover your possessions to protect them as far as possible, tape up doors and cupboards, and remove as much dust as they can.

Being able to open the windows more often and for longer in June, means some of this can be mitigated. Though be ready to bring in cleaners before you put the furniture back and be ready to re-book them again 7-10 days later after more dust has settled. If anyone in your house is sensitive to dust, the importance of this can’t be over emphasised.

Final Pro-tip: the best London decorators book up well in advance. For best outcomes plan your project early to avoid putting both yourself and your contractor under pressure.

For more advice like this and other home improvement projects, bookmark our blog page or book a call.

Moths are hard to eradicate and infestations can keep recurring, so once you've got them, expect this to be an ongoing exercise. Here's ten top tips to help put you back in control.

Everyone sees you as capable, organised, and self-sufficient. So the idea of hiring personal help? Feels… a bit much. Maybe even lazy. Definitely indulgent. But let’s reframe that. Because hiring a online personal assistant isn’t about what you can’t do. It’s about what you no longer need to.

The guests are gone. You drain your wine glass. The garden’s calm again.

But before the barbecue is zipped back under its cover, there’s one job left — and if it’s done well, it’ll make everything easier next time.

Cleaning your BBQ might not be the most glamorous part of outdoor entertaining, but it’s the one that keeps everything working well.

A clean grill cooks better, smells better and lasts longer. Done properly, it doesn’t take long — and it’s far less trouble than hurriedly trying to tackle a crusty, forgotten one before your next gathering.

We put together some chefs’ advice on the smart way to clean your BBQ — thoroughly, efficiently, and without damaging anything.

Plus a few pro secrets to make the job a whole lot easier.

There’s something delightfully British — and charmingly optimistic — about planning a May Bank Holiday BBQ.

Especially in London, where the forecast is more roulette wheel than reliable. Still, we carry on. Because nothing ushers in the social season quite like the the unmistakable sound and aroma of something sizzling and a gathering of people you haven’t seen since December.

The capital’s back gardens — whatever their size — come to life over a long weekend. From bijou patios in Chelsea to leafy squares in Hampstead, Londoners lean into the long weekend with iced rosé, al fresco dining, and a shared appreciation for being in the open-air at last. And while the vibe may be laid-back, the planning rarely is.

Here’s how to host a barbecue which feels polished and relaxed in equal measure, puts your guests at ease and gives you the freedom to be a great host. And best of all, make it look effortless.

Supporting someone who’s unwell often calls for a thoughtful gesture — something modest, meaningful and considered. The challenge is knowing where to start when your own time is under pressure and inspired ideas hard to come by.

This list was created with you in mind. You care deeply but may not have the headspace to trawl through endless options. Each suggestion here is thoughtfully chosen, readily available for UK delivery, and has your recipient in mind. No clichés, no complications.