Fancy updating your bathroom but not quite ready to rip out all the porcelain? Overhauling your WHOLE bathroom is quite a big commitment, but simply changing your bathroom tiles is a quick and easy way to give the space a much-needed update without causing too much upheaval. Here are five different ideas to inspire you: 1) Bright and bold: The bathroom is the perfect place to mix, match and clash colours. I love these bright turquoise tiles and the bold pink accessories. (Credit: IKEA) If you feel coloured tiles are too much of a commitment (especially if you're subject to changing your mind often) then opt for simple white tiles instead. Pair with accessories in your favourite prints and hues. Use this space to ... [Read More]
9 ingredients for a Pinterest-worthy outdoor summer party
Planning a party for the summer? Want to spend time organising something truely “Pinterest-worthy”? Then you’ve come to the right place for inspiration. Especially, if, like me, you LOVE planning fun celebrations, bright colours are your thing and you go CRAZY for unique finishing touches! Carry on reading to be inspired... Pinterest-worthy summer food & drink: 1) Thirst quenching cocktails and mocktails No summer garden party is complete without a jug or two of Pimm's, it's practically a British institution. It's one of two staple drinks consumed at Wimbledon, the Chelsea Flower Show, the Henley Royal Regatta and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera – the other being Champagne. Pimm's is also the standard cocktail at polo matches and ... [Read More]
Trend Report: 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. You'll find elegant matt velvet curtains, sumptuous deep pile velvet sofa covers and luxurious crushed velvet throws - the textile is certainly trending! 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 In this article, I'm sharing tonnes of inspiration and some of my favourite velvet pieces currently available. Eulia velvet bed frame - Made.com Looking for a showstopping, modern bed frame? Check out the Eulia by ... [Read More]
Home design trends to try
It’s only the middle of summer, but I'm already looking ahead to next season. I've been scouring our favourite press databases, looking for what our favourite shops will be stocking this autumn and winter and I'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 shun those HIGHLY popular cold grey tones, instead opting for warm, delicate and sophisticated shades of cream. Looking for an accent colour? Break up those ... [Read More]
MissPrint bedding: my dream duvet covers
I love MissPrint bedding. I think the company's designs are the perfect choice for an eclectic style, bold and bright bedroom. I'm a huge fan of the company's retro prints, playful designs and vivid 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". 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 away. Where else can I buy MissPrint bedding? In addition to John Lewis, you can find MissPrint bedding ... [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 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 ... [Read More]
