I often feature house tours on here for inspiration. Today, I thought you might like to step inside our new thatched home by the sea. We’re taking a look round our newly designed garden room which has become a multifunctional family entertaining space. The whole redesign of this space centres around Divine Savages Forbidden Bloom wallpaper. It forms part of their Natural History Museum collection with inspiration taken from the archives of botanical and reptile drawings. I love that in…
Today’s fabulous house tour happens to be the last of our winners from our @greathomestaketime over on Instagram. Miquela aka @greathonourgoods home is beautifully curated with a mixture of vintage finds and well-loved pieces handed down from generations past. Styled to perfection each piece holds meaning and purpose creating a home that is unique to her and her family. You’ll find predominately white backdrops throughout which allow each design choice and the natural textures Miquela has chosen shine through. Ultimately…
The Botanical Modern Boho Home of Judy Lynch
June 14, 2019We’re ending the week with one of our wonderful @greathomestaketime winners, Judy Lynch aka @whynotknot. Her fabulous home is one to be admired for on her amazing plant collection alone that breathes life into every corner. And then there are the limitless textural delights in the form of thrifted goodness. Proving that you can create a warm and inviting home without all the paraphernalia of expensive decor and accessories. Ready to be inspired? I know I am. The Botanical Modern…
The Importance Of Rugs & How To Use Them – Updated
April 16, 2019Pulling back one from the archives today because you may well have only come across this blog and two, it’s always good to recap on some design ideas for your homes. Rugs are an important aspect to creating a fabulous home and deserve a second mention don’t you think? The Importance Of Rugs & How To Use Them – Updated I see rugs in our homes as shoes are to a well-dressed outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble…
Making Your Home Disabled Friendly – Wheel Chic Home
March 15, 2019I’m thrilled to hand over the blog today with some fabulous advice on receiving guests with disabilities from the lovely Vicki at Wheel Chic Home. Vicki’s blog is full of practical advice and first-hand experience as her husband aka Mr Wobblelegs was diagnosed with Primary Progressive form of MS just three months after they were married. Vicki’s been on a mission ever since to create a home that doesn’t resemble a hospital or a public loo for that matter. Having…
Two Homes & A Love Affair of Reclaimed & Vintage – Susan Mears
March 8, 2019We’ve made it to another Friday and it’s time for another house tour. I was thrilled to have declared Susan aka @susiesblue_rooms as one of our Instagram @greathomestaketime winner. In fact, we have the pleasure of taking a peek at two homes that belong to Susan and her family. They’re completely at the opposite of the spectrum in terms of architecture. Her main family home is Edwardian and the other, a cottage retreat in Suffolk. Two Homes & A Love…