Don’t you just love finding new designs? I know I do. The problem is I am one of those that are easily drawn to the err shall we say the more expensive kind. So thinking of all you fellow interior addicts, and your long-suffering other half’s (that includes the I.E. Hubs and if you have one), I’ve been looking at more affordable designs for our homes. I shall, of course, continue to yearn for those design classics, Eames Lounge…
As a mum and someone who loves to cook, I spend an awful lot of time in the kitchen. It is as they say the heart of our home; our place for family gatherings and to chill out with friends. When you spend that much time in one place it makes sense to create a space that is unique to you. So how to make your kitchens ooze with character and style, let’s take a look….. HOW TO MAKE…
Wall shelves are great, aren’t they? They’re not only practical, they’re one of the easiest and best ways to perk up your walls and add some interest. So if you like to display and faff around, (and from the number of #shelfies on Instagram you do), you might want to consider putting some up. 5 OF THE BEST WALL SHELVES FOR SMALL SPACE LIVING Today, however, we are looking at wall shelves that are more than just a shelf. Dual…
On a recent school run, my son and his friend got talking about their favourite colours. His friend said pink was his and so began a discussion of colour between them both. As 9-year-olds, I was equally surprised and happy to hear them state that even though pink was seen as a girly colour it really didn’t matter. It was all about personal choice, and that is what counted. How fab is that! Obviously, being interiors obsessed, I began…
Recently, I’ve been fantasizing about having a larger hallway. You know the type, wide enough to have gorgeous seating, loads of storage and room enough to swing at least the cat if not the kids (metaphorically speaking of course). Sadly unless we win the lottery, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. It’s time for me to get real! We’re planning a major overhaul of our home in the next year, and I’m on the hunt to make our small hallway…
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…
