A new year brings the inevitable flourish of what’s hot and what’s new on the home trend front, including colour. This year you’ll see an explosion of Pantone’s Living Coral for 2019 and I have to admit I like it. It’s always intriguing to see what the powers that be decide upon as colour can be a contentious subject as its such a personable choice. And I do wonder if we are ever truly swayed into believing the hype. That…
How To Use Spiced Honey – Dulux’s Colour Of The Year 2019
November 6, 2018We’re taking a slightly overdue look at a colour trend that’s set to hit next year with Dulux’s colour of the year Spiced Honey. And before you turn away thinking it’s just another trend, this colour is actually very versatile. It may even come in handy for those of you who may be contemplating a change in your homes and are in need of some colour inspiration. And I’ve even put together three different looks at the end of this…
12 Reasons To Become Addicted to Orange Decor In Your Homes
September 7, 2018There’s a distinct change in the mornings with crisp air that lingers that little bit longer reminding us that Autumn is just around the corner. It’s also a time that we start to look at our decor as we all head back inside after what has been a rather glorious summer. 12 Reasons To Become Addicted to Orange Decor In Your Homes So what better way to add some energising and warmth to your homes than with some Orange decor.…
Cable & Cotton Ball Fairy Lights – Review
May 8, 2018If you’re looking for some fun, colourful and subtle lighting that also adds a decorative element to enhance areas of your homes, you’re in the right place today. Perfect for children’s bedrooms and play areas and I’ve been kindly sent a set of Cable & Cotton’s LED fairy lights to review. And I have to say that they’ve made quite an impact in the daughter’s bedroom. And although she can’t be really classed as a child at 19 (she also stands…
Blue skies are heralded this bank holiday weekend and with this in mind, I thought we’d take a look at how blue can add its own sunshine to our homes. And with over half of the population in the world embracing blue as their favourite colour, I thought it’s about time I wrote about it. The Beauty of Blue In Your Home & How To Use It Having been distracted by the kitchen makeover which has led to my getting…
How To Use Ultra Violet – Pantone Colour of The Year 2018
January 9, 2018For some, last years Pantone Colour Of The Year Greenery may have been the wrong shade of Kermit the Frog green. This year’s Pantone’s colour choice is Ultra Violet, which going by what I’ve read and heard may very well be the wrong colour full stop. As with all things colour related, it’s all too easy to have a knee-jerk reaction to it. You either find yourself instantly repelled or have a full-on love affair with specific colours. A few will be…