Camilla Sharman
Camilla Sharman has worked in publishing and marketing for over 30 years and has covered a wide range of sectors within the business and consumer industries both as a feature, content, and freelance writer.
As a business journalist, Camilla has researched articles for many different sectors from the jewellery industry to finance and tech, charities, and the arts. Whatever she’s covered, she enjoys delving deep and learning the ins and out of different topics, then conveying her research within engaging content that informs the reader.
It was when she started her family that her freelance career evolved. Having moved into a period house two days before her first son was born, she had the perfect opportunity to combine working from home with writing about her own house renovation projects. Apart from appearing on the cover of Your Home magazine, Camilla’s written for Ideal Homes, Real Homes, House Beautiful, and kitchen and bathroom business magazines.
It was inevitable that her interest in all things homes would lead her to writing home interest features. As a young girl she had the earliest version of Pinterest – a scrap book full of home inspiration images cut from magazines.
In her spare time, when she’s not in her kitchen experimenting with a new recipe, you’ll find her keeping fit at the gym. In the pool, stretching at a yoga class, or on a spin bike, exercise is her escape time. She also loves the great outdoors and if she’s not pottering about in her garden, she’ll be jumping on her bike for a gentle cycle ride.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman
This weeding tool has rid my yard of dandelions — and it's under $20
By Camilla Sharman published
This gardening gadget has made my life easier in the garden. Discover why I recommend this dandelion weeding tool.
What seeds to plant in April
By Camilla Sharman published
What seeds to grow in April — a pick of the top vegetables and flowers to grow in your own backyard.
5 common mistakes to avoid when getting rid of mice
By Camilla Sharman published
Do you have pests in your home? Avoid making these 5 common mistakes when getting rid of mice.
5 plants that attract butterflies and other pollinators to your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Attract pollinating plants into your yard and support the ecosystem. Here are 5 of the best pollinating plants that bees, butterflies and other insects adore.
5 tips for growing azaleas as beautiful as the ones at The Masters
By Camilla Sharman published
Azaleas are beautiful shrubs with large flowering spring blooms. Be inspired by the spectacular display at The Masters and discover 5 tips for growing show-stopping azaleas in your own yard.
KitchenAid just launched its new Espresso Collection — and it's impressive
By Camilla Sharman published
KitchenAid launches its new Espresso Collection with four impressive machines.
I’m an expert gardener and these are the 5 jobs I’ll be doing to get my yard ready for spring
By Camilla Sharman published
Enjoy what your outside space has to offer and spring clean your yard with my top 5 gardening jobs.
4 common plants that bring bugs into your yard — what you need to know
By Camilla Sharman published
Expert reveals the 4 common plants that can encourage pests into your yard and how to combat the problem.
Cast iron skillet vs Dutch oven — which is better?
By Camilla Sharman published
Cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens both have their distinct characteristics. Here we take a look at what purpose they serve in the kitchen so you can choose the right cookware for what you need.
5 ways to make your kitchen look expensive — expert interior design tricks
By Camilla Sharman published
Discover 5 top design tricks to make your kitchen look expensive on a budget.
Garden expert reveals the 3 seeds you should be planting right now for best results in your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Top tips from a garden expert on the best seeds to plant right now.
7 ultimate spring cleaning hacks the experts swear by
By Camilla Sharman published
It’s time to spring clean your kitchen. Experts swear by these 7 ultimate kitchen cleaning hacks.
'Girlcore' set to be the next biggest interior design trend — 5 ways to get the look
By Camilla Sharman published
The soft feminine ‘Girlcore’ vibe makes its way off last year’s catwalk and into our homes as the latest interior design trend.
5 benefits of composting and how it can enrich more than your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Composting is a great way to recycle the organic waste we generate within our homes and it can be put to good use in our yards.
How to smarten up your old crockery to make it look like new — you won’t believe this cleaning hack
By Camilla Sharman published
Remove unsightly scratch marks from your crockery with this cheap cleaning hack.
AromaDream diffuser review: A treat for the nose and the eyes
By Camilla Sharman published
The AromaDream is a compact mist diffuser designed to release a consistent scent with the option to set a scent schedule through an app.
How to get rid of cobwebs and keep them away
By Camilla Sharman published
Suffering from an excess of cobwebs in your home? Here are the top tips on removing them and keeping spiders at bay.
5 hydrangea pruning mistakes you need to avoid
By Camilla Sharman published
If your hydrangeas aren’t producing beautiful blooms during the summer and fall you could be making these 5 pruning mistakes right now. Find out what you are doing wrong and how to put it right.
Turn down the heat in your bedroom — expert reveals the perfect temperature to fall asleep
By Camilla Sharman published
Temperature plays a big part in how well we sleep. Here's the best temperature for falling asleep and staying asleep.
You could be ruining your washing machine without knowing it — try these 3 cheap hacks to extend its life
By Camilla Sharman published
This cheap trick will get you out of a spin
Why decluttering your bedroom can make you fall asleep faster — sleep expert explains
By Camilla Sharman published
Did you know that a cluttered bedroom can prevent you from drifting off to sleep? A sleep expert reveals why decluttering your bedroom can help you fall asleep faster.
I tested Smeg’s retro stand mixer for two weeks — here’s what I learned
By Camilla Sharman published
Whether you like whipping up a mousse, mixing a cake or kneading bread, Smeg’s retro stand mixer can do the lot. I put it to the test and here’s what I discovered.
Room fragrance designer reveals how the right scent can help you fall asleep and stay asleep for longer
By Camilla Sharman published
Gaining a good night’s sleep is not always easy, but did you know that the right scent can help you fall asleep and stay asleep for longer?
Interior designers swear by this hack when designing a room — I use it too
By Camilla Sharman published
Top tip to create a balanced color palette
How to make your home look expensive on a budget — try these 7 interior design hacks
By Camilla Sharman published
Discover how to create a luxurious and elegant space on a budget. There’s no need to splash out, you can gain a sumptuous and affordable home by implementing these 7 interior design tricks.
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