Here at Moregeous we've teamed up with Brume window film to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a pair of Ideal Home Show at Christmas Tickets! It's a nice tie-in as I'll be doing a presentation at the show on Sunday 18th November so will be popping over to say hi to the Brume... Continue Reading →
Seat pads upholstered and finished with some fabric from John Lewis which goes quite well with the Emile chalk paint, I think! Not finished the chairs themselves yet, need waxing and finishing but looking good so far 🙂
How Bond’s Skyfall captured current interior design trends
Reviewing films is not something we do here... design shows yes, food yes, lifestyle events yes... films no. However, for Skyfall there'll be an exception as never before have I felt a film so captured an interior design mood of the moment. Was it intentional? Do set and location designers conspire to create something so... Continue Reading →
Upholstery Project No 2: Traditionally re-upholstering my dining room chairs
Absolutely loving this upholstery course I'm on and thought I'd share my latest project with you. As usually happens, the Moregeous rotational system of furnishing has meant our oak kitchen chairs have disappeared into a tenant's flat! Rather than buy some more, I've rescued 4 rather dilapidated chairs from the Cellar of Shame and am... Continue Reading →
Linen Restaurant, Manchester taster night & falling in love with toffee popping apples
We were invited to a taster evening last week at Linen restaurant at the Manchester 235 casino as Head Chef Jaromir Hlavsa - Jarda to his friends 😉 - & the team were launching their new autumn / winter menu. Step right up Mr M & I, plus several other happy Manchester food lovers. Drinks Enthusiast rustled up... Continue Reading →
How to create a vintage look on a plain veneer headboard
One of our tenant couples moved out last week, taking with them their bed and leaving a big space! I like providing the Brimnes Ikea beds as they look great, plus are very sturdy with incorporated storage in the form of four big drawers as part of the frame. This stops boxes and crates being... Continue Reading →
Got a DIY Disaster fit for a TV appearance? Let us know!
Team Half Built House are still searching for lovely and enthusiastic DIYers who've got the end of their tether / ability / sanity!! Please get in touch if that's you, or repost this image on your FB or blog if you might know people who need a little (or a lot!) of help in the... Continue Reading →
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