It seems like an age since we finished Rose Cottage and Mrs Rose moved in, but the reality of any refurbishment is that there are often several months whilst all the finishing touches are done and the interior is complete. I think this is a Very Good Thing as houses take a bit of living... Continue Reading →
Project Green Tea – Interior design ideas telling a story
So, in between tenants refurbs and filming at Rose Cottage, Project Green Tea has been moving on a pace. This is a first for me, trying to describe why I've plumped for a certain scheme, so bear with me. Bit risky this too, if you decide the final scheme doesn't reflect these words, so it's... Continue Reading →
Project Rose: Filmed for ITV, a cupcake and floral delight
This week Rose Cottage was filmed for a new ITV property show called May The Best House Win, due for broadcast early 2011. It's a little like Come Dine With Me, only with houses! Whether we win or not, we are all just delighted to have taken part and for the cutest house in Manchester to... Continue Reading →
Project Green Tea Pt 2 – Inspiration for the interior design
So I had the brief and owner Jenny started to peel off the window stickers - Green Tea was to be glamorous but not girly, comfortable but not old fashioned, fresh looking but not too clinical. Simple eh? Hmmm, not so much 🙂 As you will see not only did the ideas bounced around change... Continue Reading →
Project Green Tea Pt 1 – Green lights all the way
A couple of weeks ago, during a chat with the Didsbury Life office, Helen mentioned that one of the independent restaurants in West Didsbury was considering a bit of a facelift in time for the annual WestFest weekend. I am 100% positive the phrase 'lick of paint' was used. Let me tell you, if Helen ever... Continue Reading →
Project Squeeze – Glam little loft conversion bedroom
Once upon a time, not very long ago (four months to be exact), I am ASHAMED to say one of my tenants slept in a room like this. It looks like a half-way house doesn't it?! I don't hang my head too far down because this horrific decor wasn't my choice but rather adopted from... Continue Reading →
Property: Our “Sorry For The Mess” fairy cakes
I wrote a week or so ago about all things sweet and welcoming for my new tenants and they went down VERY well, as you can tell from a couple of lovely texts I received: "Hi Sian, just got home to find the absolutely gorgeous cupcakes you left, thank so much, I love them! Can't... Continue Reading →
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