I don't know why I do it to myself, really I don't. At the time of the last KBB in 2016 we were in the middle of our build and hadn't yet started the renovation of the main house, but I was confident, ok, hopeful, that by the time the bi-annual show came around next... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments – 5 March
I know, it's been a month, but at least that means we've been busy doing absolutely loads at the house, doesn't it?! Plus it hasn't been a post free month or anything, I have been pretty good at writing up some of the cool things seen at Spring Fair and emerging 2018 interior trends. There's lots... Continue Reading →
Inspo: The Fifth Wall, Have You Decorated Your Ceiling Yet?
Barely have most DIYers got to grips with feature walls when bang, the feature wall is over and those in the know are papering, panelling and stickering every vertical surface in their Insta fabulous homes. And not only that but now, people, now there's a fifth wall to contend with. Yes, a fifth wall. Think Sistine... Continue Reading →
Inspo: Using Orange In Interiors In 2018
Step aside Piper Kerman, 'cause OITNB has stepped off Netflix and is officially back on the interiors scene. I know all the cool kids disavow trends and swear blind they only ever follow their own design path but in honesty, we're all influenced by trends whether we like it or not. And like it or... Continue Reading →
Inspo: 5 Fresh Ways To Work Wicker & Woven Lighting
How long does a fabulous re-imagined interior item take to become a trend? The answer might surprise you here. Potentially - 5 years. FIVE YEARS. That's a long time isn't it and you might not believe me... but hear me out. Woven effect, wicker and rattan lighting & baskets adorned this week's Spring Fair in... Continue Reading →
Inspo: Why You Need A Jewelled Velvet Statement Sofa
Now clearly I'm not suggesting that Statement Sofas have suddenly been invented and no-one's ever had a Statement Sofa before. You only have to look at Instagram and the hot hot hot accounts to know this. Be prepared though, for 2018, they're exploding onto a high street near you, as seen at the Spring Fair... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments 29 Jan
The end of January?! How did that happen already. I'm figuring some of you are cheering the end of Dry January? I attempted it. It didn't last. Although there was a level of temperance with only the festive booze finished off and no 'extras' bought, so there was an element of virtuosity. All extra cash... Continue Reading →