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 →
Moregeous Monday Moments (and a hamper competition!)
What with all this talk of ditching plastic and milk bottles, I've been shockingly remiss and not posted a Monday Moments renovation update since the end of November. We were so busy trying to get the dining room Christmas-ready that bloggin' flew right out of the window. It's all too easy to fly through Instagram... Continue Reading →
Where The Light Gets In, Stockport
So much has already been written about Where The Light Gets In, a relatively new addition to the Northern eating scene but one which has caused a tsunami sized culinary splash. If you're the sensible sort and choose to avoid the Trip Advisor 'I Prefer A Good Carvery' nonsense and instead trust in far more... 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 →
100 Top Tips from some fabulous interior experts
No matter how long you've been considered an 'expert', you never ever stop learning and picking up new ideas, tips and hints, so I was both flattered to be asked to contribute and intrigued to read Amara's The Lux Pad 100+ Interior Tips from 100 different interiors experts. There are some fabulously inspirational quotes for... Continue Reading →
How to make new candles from old wax scraps
I adore pillar candles, but the way cheaper ones burn unevenly down the middle leaving a thick ring of unused wax on the outside drives me potty. Our draughty hearth in Moregeous Mansions permanently has candles alight & you know how I hate waste..... well, here's a little tip for something to do on a... Continue Reading →