Dining Room:  Oh my god, I think it’s done.  Mostly.

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...

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Fashion for Home: Home Love Competition

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...

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Chinoiserie Lust: Faux Bamboo Bargain Hunt

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...

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A Swoon Worthy Christmas Part II:  The Mantle

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...

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A Swoon Worthy Christmas Part 1:  The Vintage Bar Cart

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...

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Holiday Inspiration: Christmas Tablescapes

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...

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Wall Flowers:  Decorative Plates in the Dining Room

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...

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Sunburst Mirror:  More Dining Room Updates

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...

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WWED?:  Snazzy New Sideboard Jewellery

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...

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Adventures in Sewing:  Geometric Print Table Runner

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...

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Tracking Trends:  Tangerine Tango

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...

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Before and After: Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs Reveal!

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...

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Off Your Trolley:  Bar Cart Art from Ministry of Words

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...

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