Eclectic Home

A lifestyle blog about eclectic style, beautiful home decor, cleaning & crafting

Unique Christmas Gifts For Mum-To-Be + Baby

I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant and due in mid-December.  In between buying for the nursery, stocking up on essentials and getting prepared for baby, I have been thinking about Christmas. Family members have been asking me for gift ideas. Specifically, if there’s anything special that I want for baby or myself, which I might not necessarily go out and buy ordinarily. So, I've been having a little think about my 'wishlist'. I decided it’d be super handy to put this blog post together as it'd help other excited aunts, uncles and grandparents-to-be too!  Here’s my selection!  Grimm’s Large Rainbow The wooden toy found at influencer’s homes up and down the country!  I must see this colourful wooden rainbow on Instagram at least twice a day! I've ... [Read More]

Trend: Crushing on Velvet

It’s fair to say that velvet’s having a moment in the world of home decor. Visit any high street store and you won’t be able to move for upholstered furniture, textiles and accessories made from the different variations of velvet. Source: Audenza You'll find elegant matt velvet curtains, sumptuous deep pile velvet sofa covers and luxurious crushed velvet throws - the textile is certainly trending! In this article, we’re sharing tonnes of inspiration and some of our favourite velvet pieces currently available. Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. - Wikipedia   Eulia velvet bed frame - Made.com Looking for a showstopping, modern bed frame?  Check out ... [Read More]

Home design trends for autumn/winter 2019

It’s only the middle of summer, but we’re already looking ahead to next season. We've been scouring our favourite press databases, looking for what our favourite shops will be stocking this autumn and winter and we've noticed five trends emerging. If you're planning a home makeover, you might want to check out the list below. Get ahead of the curve by learning what’s going to be popular next season now. Your friends and family will think you're a trendsetter! 1. Nude & black will be everyone’s favourite colour combo: Goodbye grey, there's (finally) a new neutral on the block: nude. Next season, everyone will be shunning those HIGHLY popular cold grey tones, instead opting for warm, delicate and sophisticated shades of cream.  Source: Woodchip & ... [Read More]

MissPrint bedding: the perfect duvet covers for eclectic bedrooms

We just love MissPrint bedding. We think the company's duvet covers are the perfect choice for eclectic style bedrooms. We are huge fans of the company's retro prints, playful designs and bold colours. The mustard dandelion print duvet cover (pictured below) is one of my favourite designs by MissPrint.  (You can shop it here at John Lewis).  MissPrint designed the cheery duvet cover exclusively for John Lewis's 150th birthday celebrations.   The company say the bedding set fuses "contemporary quality with retro design".  For us, that’s the perfect combination for an eclectic style bedroom! I saw this bedding set in person at John Lewis a few weeks ago and I just knew it was 'blogworthy.' I fell in love with it straight ... [Read More]

My guide to keeping your rugs & carpets looking spectacular

You’ve spent a small fortune on that new carpet or rug, so undoubtedly, you want to make sure it lasts for a very long time.  The key to keep it looking great is to keep it well maintained.  Extend the life of your rugs and carpets by following my top tips below. GIVE IT A GOOD BEATING ONCE IN A WHILE: Obviously, we’re talking about your rug and not your husband/child/pet!!!!!  Go back to basics: every so often, take your rug outside and hang it over the washing line.  Beat it with a broom or a specialist rug beater.  This is a quick and easy way to dislodge the grit, dirt, and grime that your hoover missed. CARPET DEODORIZER: Does your carpet smell a little musty?  Could it do with a little freshen up?  There are plenty of ways to deodorise your carpet.  You can: ... [Read More]

My 5 top tips for spring cleaning your home

It's chilly outside and the grass is dusted with snow, but we're in the final throws of winter here in the UK.   Spring is just around the corner. Now’s the time for fresh beginnings as flowers begin to bloom. We can look forward to lighter nights and brighter days. However, there is one drawback to the sun streaming through our windows at this time of year!  It illuminates all of those dusty nooks and crannies. We notice that our ceilings are decorated with spider’s webs and the paint on our skirting boards needs a refresh.  It must be time for a spring clean!  Here are five of my tried and tested tips: #1 - Slow and steady wins the race: There’s a secret to spring cleaning: don’t even try to tackle EVERYTHING at once. You’re not going to get your list of jobs done in one ... [Read More]