The littlest room in the house and it's had pretty much the most on-going time invested in it. I know. We're crackers. But I love it! I love it's quirkiness, warmth and angles, it's nooks and crannies and it's teeniness. But before you see it, you know me, there's some practical stuff to get out... Continue Reading →
How To Use Peelaway On Timber Architraves
As part of a video series I worked on with Real Homes, we filmed a little experiment with one of the two original sets of architraves left here at Moregeous Mansions. Years of changes before our time here meant most were long lost and just two survivors remained with layers upon layers of old paint... Continue Reading →
How To Dark Paint Internal Timber Window Frames (Video)
Something a little different today in that my How To is mostly watching as opposed to reading and digesting. Sometimes it's just easier to watch and take something in if you haven't done it before, as opposed to reading a set of instructions. Maybe someone should set up a purpose designed video channel or something... Continue Reading →
Inspiration : Swan Love Wallpaper
Never mind a flock of seagulls, for the past few interior years our horizons have been been filled with flocks of owls, peacocks and flamingos. Surely it's time another one of our feathered friends got a look in and I'm casting my birdie vote for the beautifully elegant swan. Much like myself, she glides around... Continue Reading →
Styling & Papering For A Bathroom Shoot
Sometimes a job comes through which you know will totally have you up against the clock but will also be great, great fun. In my world of designing, specifying and creating, such jobs also generally mean confident, forward thinking brands. That's often quite easy for smaller companies, but for larger established brands taking a design-risky... Continue Reading →
How To Ikea Hack A Padded Headboard
You've all been so unbelievably patient with me, it's quite astonishing. As Mr M and I have taken on cold winters, a battered house and endless dust, you've stalwartly put up with years of my brick, sand, sawdust and grim-filled images. And you're still here! Honestly, thank you. I faithfully promise more glamour, colour and... Continue Reading →
Diamonds Are Forever in the Pavilion Fireplace!
Boy, what a response to that Instagram poll 🙂 You lot have some really strong opinions and know exactly what you like, I love that! I guess this means that when some people visit they'll love the fireplace but others, not so much. We've made - in the interiors world - the controversial decision to lift some... Continue Reading →