Not to be put off by lack of surfaces to add my growing plant collection to, I’ve been doing some research on some wonderful new designs that will quite literally elevate your plant collection. Whether you like to mix things up with faux and real, or are an avid green-fingered collector, you really can’t have enough plants to add some instant greenery goodness. 11 Ways To Elevate Your Houseplants Plants are continuing to grow in their popularity and it’s really no…
There’s a reason behind my Meet The Designer posts and that is to introduce you to a whole new world of design for your homes that you may not have yet discovered. It has to be said there are some pretty damn amazing independent designers out there creating wonderful individual designs that you just won’t find on the high street. They provide us with the opportunity to step away from the mainstream and create spaces that encourage personality, individuality and…
And with a blink of an eye, the summer holidays have come to an end. I can hear huge sighs of relief from you all as routine and normality return once more to your households; especially if your children have returned to school. I hope you’ve had an enjoyable one and if you’ve been away, welcome back!! Furniture Wrap – An Affordable, Quick & Easy Way to Update Your Furniture I’m always in awe of those who can…
You know you’re kind of obsessed with botanicals when your latest acquisition happens to be a dress that’s covered in banana leaves. The I.E. hubs may think I’ve gone a bit bonkers, but then he doesn’t really pay that much attention to interiors and fashion world so I’m ignoring the “It’s err very green darling” comment. In the meantime, until I find somewhere to wear it, I’m going to imagine myself sipping cocktails with Club Tropicana playing in the background…..…
Whilst white interiors might not appeal to everyone, they have been prominent on the media and home front for many years. There’s an air of tranquillity, a serenity that is at the forefront of these colourless spaces. They have a tendency to make us stop in our tracks allowing us a kind of escapism from our often hectic lifestyles. There’s a timeless quality about white interiors and in still shots like the one above of capturing a moment in…
I set out today to write a completely different post but instead found myself thinking about colour and how it makes us feel. The weather may have been a contributing factor as it’s been decidedly miserable. Oh, and I got to wear my new Barbour raincoat (a birthday present from the OH). Its bright yellow and apart from keeping me dry, it actually cheered me up. Yellow has a way of making us feel that little bit better don’t you…
