I grew up on a sugar plantation in Trinidad, on an expat estate, and that meant I had no idea about money until a lot later than most children. — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I've always been interested in DIY and home renovation - even from my first student flat. I've always left places better than when I… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
Peppers, garlic, hazelnuts and brazil nuts make my mouth, tongue and eyes swell and itch within minutes of eating them. — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I do most of my shopping over the Internet because as a busy working mum I can do the supermarket shop when the kids… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I used to think everything had to be perfect, but now I know perfection doesn't exist - life comes with bumps and grazes. — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
We make a mess of things sometimes but that doesn't make you bad - it makes you human. — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
The truth is I was nicely brought up and taught not to show my rage even though it was building up inside. — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I find DIY really therapeutic. I lose myself in it, because you can concentrate on the task and not think about all the other… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
The only time I've ever taken out a loan is for the building work I had done at our house and I did that… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I very rarely use a credit card, but I do if I know I have big bills coming and I need to stagger payment. — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
Eating at home is fine, as I can easily work around the foods that don't agree with me and still eat heartily with the… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I'm not an interior designer - I'm a normal working mum who wants her house to look good and doesn't need a man to… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
I grew up on a sugar plantation in Trinidad, on an expat estate, and that meant I had no idea about money until a… — Andrea McLean Copy Share Image
