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10 Of The Best Versatile Outdoor-Indoor Furniture Pieces

August 15, 2017

Come rain or shine, (well ok mostly rain), here in the UK we are very much ALL about the weather. Whilst we may not have had the best of summers so far, I, like most of the population, live in hope that maybe, just maybe, we’ll get an Indian summer once the kids are back at school. So with that in mind and the fact that our outdoor spaces are very much an extension of our homes, I thought we’d…

A Perfect Modern Family Dining Table

June 16, 2017

When it comes to designing for families, my brain automatically switches to practical parent mode. As a mother of three kids and married to a grown up version of one, it’s become a natural built-in reflex. Usually the first question that pops into my mind is “Will it survive the kids?!!”, especially when sourcing furniture. No matter how good-looking or swoon worthy a piece is, if it’s not practical and not going to stand the test of time, there’s no point in…

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Small Space Living – #5 Steps to Create the Illusion of Space

January 23, 2017

Small Space Living – #5 Steps to Create the Illusion of Space It’s shocking to think that compared to Europe, new build homes here in Britain are the smallest. And no I haven’t made this up in the hope that you’ll read today’s post. This is an actual fact from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and a Cambridge University study backs this finding too. Putting Britain’s shrinking house sizes into context, RIBA also reported that the average one bedroom flat is now the same…

Interior Inspiration Sustainable Living

The Benefits of Choosing Wool For Your Home

November 8, 2016

Recently, on Facebook, a friend posted some amazing knitted sheep she had made. Jacquie,(I am sure she won’t mind me using her name), is without a doubt, a multi-talented lady. She appears to have countless abilities, and knitting is just one of them. These adorable knitted sheep, actually inspired today’s post. My crazy designer mind finds inspiration everywhere, and always connects with interiors ;)………Ready to read on and find out more? Let’s go….. The Benefits of Choosing Wool For Your Home We…

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Inspired By Nature – Bringing the Outdoors Inside

October 21, 2016

For many of us, this time of year finds us retreating and finding comfort in our homes from the distinctively cooler weather. With our doors and windows shut, and curtains drawn closely, there is a tendency to want to forget the outdoors and get all cosied up. This got me thinking about nature and its connection to our homes and spaces. No matter what our style, or how large or small our homes are, nature has its place in our hearts and our homes.…

Interior Inspiration Sustainable Living

Why You Should Consider Bamboo For Your Home

October 15, 2016

You may, or may not have considered bamboo for your homes before now. It is, in fact, a wonderfully sustainable material that has many benefits, not only to our environment but in some cases, our health too! Want to know more? Then read on…. Some Environmental Facts about Bamboo: Bamboo is a grass It’s grown without pesticides or chemicals. Is fast growing and can be harvested every 3-5 years. Requires no irrigation Bamboo rarely needs replanting Helps balance oxygen and carbon…