Crikey, it's Monday!! Something must be aligning correctly in the universe for me to be writing this on an actual Monday instead of, contrary to the post title, a.n.other day entirely. As I lie here (yep, writing this duvet ensconced, I'm typing furiously as the electricians will be here in less than an hour to... Continue Reading →
Share: Zinsser B-I-N Primer Sealer
Sometimes on a job, whether big or small, half the battle can be finding the right product to use to get it done properly. Experience or trial and error(!) play a big part but occasionally it's being pointed in the right direction by good tradespeople. So it was when we opened up the original timber ceiling to... Continue Reading →
Road Trip: 2016 Ripley Decorative & Salvage Fair
Yet another brilliant day out yesterday at one of the Arthur Swallows Fairs, this time in Ripley, Yorkshire on a Moregeous road trip across the Pennines. Honestly, if you're doing nothing today or tomorrow and fancy adding a unique twist to your home or garden, jump in the car and get over there! I was... Continue Reading →
How To: Family Kitchen Knock Through & Redesign
As a woman living in a renovation with no amenities, can you even imagine being asked to film with the three lucky winners of brand new, amazing luxury kitchens?! I resolved therefore to reign in my envy and view it as an opportunity for inspiration, which the days filming with Susan, Rudi and Norma certainly were.... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Styling For A TV Advert
Me & my new pal Scottie spent part of this week up in the wilds of Cumbria (yes, right when Storm Barney hit town!) helping to style six sets for a tv ad. The client, Stollers, have been trading in Barrow as a family business for over 100yrs and the historical timeline on their homepage is... Continue Reading →
How To Zone Floors Successfully – Some More Gorgeous Examples
I ADORE the fabulous zoned flooring trend. Over the past year or so, I've spotted it creeping in here and there on Pinterest, mostly hidden amongst encaustic tile posts, but every time I spot a zoned floor idea, it yells at me - LOOK AT ME I'M GORGEOUS! Some of you may totally disagree of... Continue Reading →
How To Work Garden Grey With Whites & Greens
The trend for greys in gardens is well established for 2015, updating outside spaces with contemporary hues and a modern vibe. So, alongside creating the bee friendly Buzzingly Beautiful and grow your own Herby Entertaining space on my recent Bents garden / interiors challenge, I also chose to create a romance filled, classic design, easily recreated in a... Continue Reading →