Category: Home decor
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Marble and black accents – A match made in heaven
There are some design combinations that never seem to go out of style, and marble paired with black accents is definitely one of them. The clean elegance of marble (or marble-effect) and the bold simplicity of black metal create a look that feels both modern and timeless.
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Ribbed glasses: The summer table trend you need to get into
There’s something about summer that makes us want to slow down, gather our people and create beautiful moments around the table. And if you’re anything like me, the little details matter just as much as the food. Enter: ribbed glasses… the effortlessly chic tableware trend that is everywhere right now.
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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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