Category: Home decor
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My little ‘pantry’ makeover, using these amazing labels
I know, everyone does it and this look has been trending for a while now… but I’ve finally given in and got myself a set of white labels to help me re-organise the small pantry section in my kitchen. And honestly? I should have done it sooner.
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A chic and affordable vanity table with LED mirror: New addition to my coastal retreat
There’s something incredibly satisfying about adding a functional yet stylish piece of furniture to your space, especially when it fits seamlessly into the aesthetic you’ve carefully curated…
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Bedroom tour and tips to achieve a calming ‘coastal’ sanctuary
I haven’t done a home decor post in a while, so I thought I would give you a quick tour of my bedroom. When I designed this room, I wanted it to reflect the calm and serenity of the coast. I’ve always been drawn to the soothing vibes of neutral colurs, so I incorporated a…
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My 2021 Christmas decor: Inspo
Christmas is fast approaching… but it doesn’t really feel like it. With news of more and more cases of Covid and this Omicron variant, not to mention a potential 2-week lockdown coming up soon, I’m starting to wonder what kind of festive period we will get this year.
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Changing my kitchen cabinets from ‘oak’ to white – Was it worth it?
Our kitchen is white! Ok, I’ll admit – It’s not much of a revamp, apart from the colour. Everything else is pretty much the same, and a work in progress, as we’re going to change some of the furniture and flooring too…
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Dreamy DIY: Anthropologie-inspired flower cloud chandelier
I’ve been having a lot of fun lately re-creating my own versions of expensive high end pieces. I will be posting them over the coming weeks. Let’s start with this flower cloud chandelier I found on Anthropologie.com, a beautiful statement piece that I thought would be a great addition to my daughter’s bedroom. It’s such…
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How to make a side table – IKEA JÄLL hack
I recently came up with this side table design after one of my IKEA JÄLL laundry bags broke (the bag itself/fabric, not the legs).
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The art of patience and gratitude – We finally got our DFS Euphoria sofa
If you follow me on social media You will know that for the past few months my family and I have been living with an unwanted sofa. I know this sounds very ungrateful, seeing as that sofa was brand new, comfortable and perfectly functional. But it was the wrong choice, the wrong colour and the…
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Bright and airy bedroom – Scandinavian / natural toned decor
My husband and I’s bedroom is the one room in the house I haven’t shared much, for many reasons. Firstly, this is our little sanctuary, “where the magic happens”. For a long time I felt quite protective of it. I wanted this room in our home to remain unseen, or at least as little visible…
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Dinner al fresco for two
My little garden set has finally arrived and I couldn’t be happier with it. This 2-chair set from Ebay is part of the growing trend of bistro style rattan furniture that I keep seeing everywhere. The chairs are a little straighter than the ones I’m seeing everywhere with a more rounded shape. But this is…
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Amazing Amazon Find: Click-Deck hardwood decking tiles
Want to know how I created this small decking area in my backyard? Read on… This is probably the best thing I’ve ever bought on Amazon. I’m totally in love. I didn’t think I could create a small decking area in our backyard so easily.
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Home decor update – Living room
Wow, it’s been a while! I’m going to skip the part where I list all the excuses as to why I haven’t posted in so long – I think we can all agree the last few months have been quite a whirlwind! But I’m back, with a few interior design updates made to my home.…
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Pretty office space makeover… on a budget of £ ZERO
You read that right. My home office makeover cost me a grand total of… £0.00. How? By utilizing what I already had at home. I recycled and re-purposed objects to make this little co-working space in my home look brand new. And I really think anyone can do this, all you need is a little…
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Living room decor update and haul
I’ve been making a few changes to my home, every room has had something added or replaced – from cushion covers to new wall art… I’m trying to make our living space as beautiful as I possibly can, in a non expensive way. Here is a quick update on my living room, nothing major, just…
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Our baby’s nursery
This week I gave birth to a little girl, and today I’d like to share with you photos of her nursery, which I started working when I was about 20 weeks pregnant. We had a spare room in the house that was always intended to be for a new addition to the family, so working…
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