Dining Room: Oh my god, I think it’s done. Mostly.
So you'll probably be relieved to know that despite the sheer amount of pictures in this post, this will probably be one of the last posts about the dining room that you'll see for a while. And that's because there's really not much more to do in here. Ok, that's not...
Fashion for Home: Home Love Competition
So this little post is actually an entry for a contest. The lovely peeps of Fashion for Home have a competition at the moment that any UK blogger can join to win £500 to spend from their website. Not too shabby eh?The only thing you have to do is share a...
Dining Room Updates: Bamboo Chairs, Window Dressings, Prints and Colour!
I feel like all I've talked about this year is my bloody dining room. Promise at some point soon, I'll stop banging on about the dining room but I had to share some of the changes with you that I made just prior to the photoshoot for 25 Beautiful Homes because once I...
Dining Room Dilemma Part III: Additions (including a Rosie Emerson Screen Print and a Fiddle Leaf Fig)!
I have to say, there is nothing quite like an impending photoshoot to get your arse in gear and get a few things ticked off the list. With merely a week to prepare myself, I've made a few little changes and additions that I'm going to be sharing with you very soon!...
Adventures in Painting: Abstract Impressionism and the Decorating Domino Effect
So I got my art on this weekend. And I have to say, I really enjoyed it. Aside from my little venture into attempting a black and white abstract, this is the closest I've come to creating something truly my own with proper acrylics since High School. And yes, we're...
Dining Room Dilemma Part II: The Great Zero Money Trial Run
So all the fabulous responses to my post about what to do with the big blank wall (seriously, you guys rock my world) lead me this weekend to doing a little shifting and zhushing to the space to see what was possible on ZERO BUDGET. I'm a tight wad, what can I say,...
Dining Room Dilemma: Inspiration for Console Tables and Sideboards
So I've been thinking a lot about consoles and sideboards for my dining room lately. I already have a sideboard in there which I'm perfectly happy with. Here's a picture of that one taken just a couple of months ago. So what's the problem? The problem, my lovelies,...
Chinoiserie Lust: Faux Bamboo Bargain Hunt
I did a post on faux bamboo chippendale chairs way back when but I thought it was time to have another round. "Why?", you may be asking... Well, because since I got my own chinoiserie lovelies, I have been on the lookout for more... This lust doesn't just abate...
A Swoon Worthy Christmas Part III: The Christmas Tablescape
Now I know I'm not the only weird one that creates their tablescape a week in advance just to make sure it looks okay (please please tell me I'm not alone in this). There's no pulling together at the last minute for me, I'm far too OCD for that rubbish. No, last...
A Swoon Worthy Christmas Part II: The Mantle
Obviously, the Christmas Mantle is A. BIG. DEAL. I'm not sure why but Pinterest and Blogland goes crazy for 'em. And why not. Any flat surface that's rarely 'bothered' is prime suspect Number One for a bit of Christmas cheer and the one in my dining room is no...
A Swoon Worthy Christmas Part 1: The Vintage Bar Cart
I'm going to cover my Christmas Decorations in a few parts because otherwise, y'all are gonna get a post with a million pictures and you'll seriously just get bored. There shall be no rolling of eyes on my watch, dammit. So small bites it is. First up is my...
Holiday Inspiration: Christmas Tablescapes
First off, I just wanted to say a very very big thank you for all the kind words on my home being featured in Heart Home magazine. I received lots of lovely comments, tweets, emails and Facebook messages with so much lovely support, my heart was all swollen and happy...
Wall Flowers: Decorative Plates in the Dining Room
Ever since I purchased the sunburst mirror for my dining room, I knew that wall wasn't quite completed. The little plates on either side were really just too small and I needed something else. It was reader Kimbydee (thank you!) who suggested a small, medium and...
Gallery Wall How To: 10 Tips For Creating a Fabulous Gallery Wall
So, as discussed in my last post, I've been playing around with the gallery wall in my dining room. This gallery wall has been in progress for more than a year now and it's still not completed. Well, considering how long and arduous a process it is to pull one...
Discovering Order in Chaos: Gallery Wall Inspiration
On Saturday, we had yet ANOTHER television delivered. I think that makes 4 televisions now in our house which seems excessive when I think about it but this is what happens when you live with a guy who loves his technology. See, the flat screen television that was in...
Sunburst Mirror: More Dining Room Updates
I made an impulse purchase last weekend. It's not something I try to make a habit of but I reckon it's actually been festering in my mind for a lot longer. hint, hint. Looking through the new issue of Lonny, I couldn't help but notice that sunburst mirrors were still...
The Future’s Orange: Gallery Wall and other Dining Room Updates
So I've made a few changes in the dining room and I thought I'd share them with you on this fine Monday morning. As I've been using a lot of reddish-orange in the room, I thought I'd just kind of go with that and make a few small changes mostly involving spray paint....
WWED?: Snazzy New Sideboard Jewellery
It will come as no surprise to those of you that have been reading my blog for a little bit that I'm currently obsessed with all things gold and I've been adding it in small doses to anything that's not bolted down my dining room. If you missed my post yesterday, I...
Show and Tell: Before, Afters, New Stuff & Guest Posts!
Firstly, I need to apologise that I've not been around much the last few days - things have been a bit hectic around here but there are reasons for this which I will get to soon... In the meantime, just a warning - this blog post is going to be just a mishmash cuz...
Adventures in Sewing: Geometric Print Table Runner
So I've been doing a lot of sewing lately. Like, A LOT of sewing lately... and that's part of my exciting little announcement that I'm DYING to share with you all but you'll just have to wait that little tiny bit longer... I know, I'm such a tease. Soon, my...
Tracking Trends: Tangerine Tango
Well unless you have been living in a cave, you've probably heard the news that Pantone has announced it's 2012 colour of the year as Tangerine Tango, a luscious tomatoe-y reddy orange which is warm and rich and bright. No matter how you feel about Pantone's choice or...
Before and After: Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs Reveal!
First off, thank you so much for all your gorgeously lovely comments on my 2011 year in review! Oh, my sweets, there is much more to come in 2012 so let's get on with it, shall we? We'll start with a bit of a confession... Despite having my chairs painted and...
Off Your Trolley: Bar Cart Art from Ministry of Words
Social media can be a wonderful thing... I was lucky enough to be followed on Twitter by the lovely Martin of Ministry of Words who has recently launched a shop showcasing his fun and eclectic prints. I followed back and an exchange of tweets lead to Martin offering...
Ho Ho Home Decor: Animal Print Tree Skirts and Glittery Reindeer!
Well, we are now in the final stretch to Christmas and it's been a busy one! Last minute meetings in London, Office Christmas parties and scrambling for Secret Santa gifts has meant terribly early mornings and late nights. So by nightfall, sinking into the sofa with...