River Island Have Launched a Home Collection and it’s actually really cute.
So first, let me just say this post isn't sponsored in any way. I had heard that River Island was going to expand it's offerings beyond fashion to create a home collection and to be honest, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. But I'm always on the lookout for new...
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Halloween with a Twist: Gothic Glam Buying Guide
I realise that things have been a little quiet around here of late! If you follow me on Instagram, you may know that I have been away in Portugal for 8 glorious days. Having been invited to a wedding there by two friends, a group of us figured we'd make the most of...
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Why Made.com has become a staple for accessible design
I realised recently that I have talked about MADE's products in numerous posts before and yet, for some unknown reason, I've never dedicated a post to their wares. Really, that's a shortcoming on my own part because if you have been hiding under a rock somewhere and...
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Summer to Autumn Transitioning Favourites from H&M Home
Somehow, it's August and it's still like a kajillion degrees outside. I admit this summer has been one of the driest and warmest I can remember in a very long time so I'm certainly not going to complain - it's actually been rather glorious despite my lawn currently...
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10 of the Best “Pale & Interesting” Sideboards
A few years ago, I decided I needed a bit more storage for both my dining room and my office. I decided to go vintage with each - mid-century modern to be exact - and in both cases, found exactly what I was looking for. Pieces that worked well for my requirements and...
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10+ Ways to Refresh an Ugly Kitchen for Under £100
So you may remember that earlier this month, I shared my very own ugly kitchen with you! I'm seeing it as temporary for now as we are planning on quite a bit of building work in the coming months so trying to do much more with the space is kind of a waste of energy,...
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A Message to Straight Men: It’s Cool to Like Interior Design
Before I started my blog and when it was still in its infancy, I worked in marketing. And in marketing, you are told that you should always have your 'ideal customer' in mind when advertising just about anything. You will go so far as to create personas in marketing...
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ASOS Are Now Selling Homewares: Here Are My Favourites
I don't know how it was that I discovered that buried deep within the fashion stock of ASOS (admittedly, one of my go-to's any time I need anything fashion-related) was a little section on homewares. Now, I'm a bit of a sucker for anything offering free shipping and...
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Simba Luxe Mattress Review: Can you get a luxury mattress in a box?
I shared our guest bedroom mini-makeover with you a couple of weeks ago and I'm happy to say that since then, we've managed to replace the emergency blow-up bed with a proper mattress and frame. It had always been our intention to move our existing mattress into that...
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Are Wall Murals the New Wall Paper? 12 Monochrome Murals I’m Loving Right Now
Now, you know I've been a fan of wallpaper now for years. I can get lost for hours discovering the new trends, colours and patterns that are due to make waves over the course of the year and I've chosen quite a few different ones to grace my own home. Of course, now...
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The Sweetest Thing: Berry Blush and Gold Picks from Oliver Bonas
I've been a big fan of Oliver Bonas for quite a few years. The little yellow sofa (called a 'love tub' - how cute is that?!) back in 2012 (6 years ago now!) from them and I've had a bit of a love affair for their airy light trend-led pieces ever since. They still sell...
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Carving Out Calm in Chaos: 6 Ways to Relax When You’re Stressed Out
We all deal with varying levels of stress these days. From major life upheavals to the smallest annoyance, it infiltrates our lives on an everyday basis. I admit the last few months have been a bit more stressful than most as we navigated our way through the UK's...
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12 of the Best Raised Plant Stands
First off, sorry about my sporadic posting recently - I've had a bit of a stressy week last week and fell a bit behind on my schedule but happy to say things are starting to look up. We are hoping to have a move date soon and while it will be a few weeks' later than...
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Feelings on Blush Pink: The Fine Line
I realise that's a cryptic title but let me explain. The thing is, I really was convinced that blush pink was a passing trend. I really thought it would fade out and new colours would take its place and we'd all move on from the Instagram Darling of 2017. Now, don't...
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15 Gorgeous Table Lamps You Need In Your Home
Okay, so perhaps you don't need ALL 15 table lamps. But you need at least a couple of them. Well, at least I feel like I do. Strangely, I don't really have that many in my home. Oh, I actually had quite a few that I've been squirrelling away like some kind of weird......
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