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  • Interior Accessories

    16 Homeware Gift Ideas that Mum Will Love

    March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

    Our Mother’s Day gift guide contains beautiful homewares from independent Etsy makers that will make your mum feel super special this year.

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    Where to Shop : W.A. Green for Quirky Homeware

    January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

    W.A. Green is an online interiors store run by Zoe Anderson who has curated a selection of colourful, unusual and quirky homeware.

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  • Interior Accessories

    Where to Shop : Price & Coco for affordable luxury homewares

    June 4, 2021June 3, 2021

    Price and Coco Interiors is an online store that sells great quality affordable luxury homewares from Scandinavia and The Netherlands.

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  • Furniture

    Sculptural & Functional Home Storage Solutions

    March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

    Danish Designer Anne Linde creates functional home storage solutions that can be used in any room of the home or even in commercial spaces to provide practical yet beautiful storage.

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  • Interior Accessories

    Where to Shop : H&M Home

    February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

    H&M Home is a treasure trove of on-trend yet affordable homewares but you have to be quick to grab a bargain before they sell out.

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  • Interior Accessories

    Luxury Eco-Conscious Scented Candles from Swoon Worthy Scents

    February 22, 2021

    Swoon Worthy Scents is a brand new range of luxury eco-conscious scented candles developed by Kimberly Duran, author of the multi-award-winning interiors blog Swoonworthy.

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  • Interior Accessories

    13 Unique Homeware Gifts for Mother’s Day

    February 19, 2021November 30, 2023

    I’ve picked out some great gifting options from Etsy so you can make sure you spoil your mum this Mother’s Day. She deserves it!

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  • Interior Accessories

    10 Top Interior Accessories that Focus on the Female Form

    January 24, 2021August 16, 2022

    In the latest interior design micro trend, interior accessories are taking inspiration from the the female form in all shapes and sizes.

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  • Interior Accessories

    How to Decorate Like a Millionaire

    January 8, 2021March 23, 2021

    We all dream of winning the lottery but it is still possible to decorate like a Millionaire even if you don’t have a Millionaire’s budget. Here I share my tips for decorating your home like a Millionaire.

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    Where to Shop : Spicer & Wood

    November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

    Spicer & Wood features a carefully curated selection of decorative accessories, kitchen accessories, glassware, tableware and textiles. The selection clearly demonstrates a love for natural materials, California, Mid-Century style and the great outdoors.

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    Autumn Home Updates with Habitat

    October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

    I’ve made some exciting Autumn home updates with the help of Habitat. Come and see what changes I’ve made and how my living room looks now.

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  • Trend

    Abstract Faces Are One Of 2021’s Biggest Interior Trends

    September 3, 2020October 13, 2021

    Abstract faces seem to be everywhere from artwork to plant pots and vases, cushions, rugs and more. So, in this post, I round up a few of my favourite pieces from this trend.

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  • Interior Accessories

    8 Ways to Use Mirrors in Your Interiors

    August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

    Mirrors are beautiful decorative features, but they also have practical benefits. Here we look at 8 ways to use mirrors in your interiors.

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  • Handmade wooden tree decorations made by Forge Creative who handcraft custom wooden furniture and home accessories

    Interviews

    Interview : Oli & Josh of Forge Creative

    April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

    Josh & Oli of Forge Creative tell us about the custom wooden furniture and home accessories that they create in their workshop in Sussex.

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  • Living wall kit from Chalk & Moss

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    Indoor Living Wall Kits from Chalk & Moss

    March 16, 2020August 28, 2022

    These indoor living wall kits from Chalk & Moss are designed and made in the UK. They help bring biophilic design elements into the built environment.

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  • Interior Accessories

    Quirky Planters for Your Home

    March 4, 2020March 3, 2020

    A round up of quirky planters to help you bring the outdoors inside whilst adding a dash of personality to your plant gang.

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  • Places

    A Coworking Space for Female Entrepreneurs

    January 31, 2020December 21, 2023

    After nine months working from home, I decided to embark on an exciting new project. Read all about my decision to open a coworking space for creative female entrepreneurs.

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Designer Maker Nihal Shah

    November 21, 2019November 26, 2019

    Nihal Shah designs and hand-makes solid wood furniture and homeware for people who want durable, long-lasting and timeless pieces for everyday living.

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Dan & Rosanna of Shekåbba The Danish Home

    November 11, 2019November 14, 2019

    Shekåbba, an online retailer of Danish homewares, is run by Dan & Rosanna Chapman who share a passion for the people-centred happiness of the Danish home.

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  • Designer Electrical Wiring Accessories from Focus SB - flush fit faceplate for light switches

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    Designer Electrical Wiring Accessories from Focus SB

    October 10, 2019November 26, 2019

    Focus SB specialises in designer electrical wiring accessories that are specified for high-end residential and hospitality projects around the world.

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  • Avobar in London is a source of inspiration for Maison Flaneur when it comes to interior decor

    Interviews

    Interview : Dionas Sotiriou of Maison Flaneur

    September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

    Dionas Sotiriou is co-founder of Maison Flaneur, an online destination for travellers and home enthusiasts looking for a unique and ever-evolving collection of homeware products.

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  • Monstera Leaf-shaped green recycled leather placemats by LIND DNA

    Interviews

    Interview : Preben Lind of LindDNA

    September 3, 2019August 13, 2020

    Here I interview Preben Lind, founder of LindDNA, a Danish design company that produces tableware, furniture and homeware accessories mainly from recycled leather.

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  • Interior Accessories

    Metal & Concrete Designer Door Handles

    August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

    The Bullet & Stone Collection of designer door handles combines the rough aesthetic of reinforced concrete with sumptuous and eye-catching metal finishes.

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  • Bujnie minimalist design-led plant holders and stands

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    Minimalist Design-Led Plant Holders from Bujnie

    July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

    Polish design studio Bujnie specialises in minimalist, design-led plant holders and plant stands for those who love bringing nature into their homes.

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    This place is beautiful.

I am so lucky to have @nkukulife right on my doorstep. I have to drive past it on my way to the office everyday and it's always so tempting to pop in. 

What I love most about it is not only the expansive feel of the space with the high vaulted ceilings but the fact that everything inside makes me feel a special kind of way. 

You all know by now that I'm obsessed with biophilic design and there is just so much that fits this concept at Nkuku. So many natural materials and so much texture. 

Come with me and take a look around the store. 

#Nkuku #BiophilicDesign #TexturedInteriors #NaturalHome #NaturalHomeDecor #Naturalmaterials #HomeFurnishing
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    [Ad] Technical design, master craftsmanship, and exquisite materials are required to create stunning oak framed buildings. 

Ever since I was a little kid, religiously watching @kevin.mccloud1 on @granddesignstv, I dreamed of one day embarking on my very own Grand Design. The idea of building my own home, exactly to my specification, felt like an ambition worth having. 

That dream home looked remarkably like the gorgeous timber-framed homes created by @carpenter_oak with their beautiful beams, floor-to-ceiling windows and honest, authentic materials. 

So when I was invited on a press trip to learn all about how Carpenter Oak works with architects, contractors and self-builders to bring their visions to life, excited doesn't even begin to cover it. 

During the trip we stayed @gitcombe, a holiday let that was designed and built by the team at Carpenter Oak, so we could fully experience such a home.

There we heard all about the employee-owned company, their impressive history and their many projects across the UK and beyond. 

We then headed to the yard in Buckfast to see the master craftsmen at work, and get some hands-on experience building our very own scale model of an oak framed building.

Do I still dream of building my own Grand Design one day? Absolutely! And especially if I had a team like Carpenter Oak bringing their passion, and expertise to the project. 

What about you? Ever considered a timber framed home? 

#CarpenterOak #timberframe #OakFramedBuilding #timberframehouse #timberframehomes #oakframedbuildings #selfbuildhomes
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    Imagine spending summer hanging out here! 

That's absolutely what I plan to do as it's my local just down the road @blackpoolsandsdevon 

Yesterday was the opening event for the newly relaunched restaurant and bar which has been beautifully designed and refurbished and features lots of gorgeous goodness from @nkukulife to give it those relaxed biophilic vibes. 

I can't wait to grab a drink and perch myself under the tiki beach parasol outside. The new menu looks tantalizingly good and with those views while you dine, why would you go anywhere else! 

I'm looking forward to spending summer at the beach and soaking up all the cool coastal vibes that Blackpool Sands will be offering up over the next few months.

Credit to everyone involved in breathing new life into this stunning location. This really is what summer dreams are made of ⛱️ 🌞 🌊🏄‍♀️🍹🍦🕶️🥙🪇

#summervibing #beachcafe #BlackpoolSands #DevonisHeaven #BeachBarViews #BeachVibin #SummerBeachNights #DartmouthDevon #DevonBeach #OpeningNight #LaunchParty #BeachHolidays #UKBeachHoliday #SeaViewBar #SeaViews #SeasideLife #SeasideDecor #Nkuku
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    The most stunning flooring I have ever seen (probably!).

I kid you not, I have never been so excited about flooring and I have been writing about residential home interiors since the dawn of ages (ok since 2007).

Botanic Concrete is part of the Muse Collection from @quickstepfloors and combines the beauty of natural stone
with the benefits of laminate with a statement botanical twist. 

The concrete-look laminate flooring features delicate wildflower designs lightly sprinkled on the surface. From a distance, you don’t even notice them but when you take a closer look it appears that someone has sprinkled teeny tiny meadow flowers all over the floor. The result is a hybrid floor with a terrazzo effect that suits minimalist and eclectic interiors alike. WHAT A DREAM!

So dreamy in fact that this flooring is now installed in my own kitchen. (These photos are not my kitchen sadly!) And I'm planning to install it in my hallway too. And maybe the living room. That's how much I love it! 

There is a full interview with Anastasiia Kudashova, Chief Designer at Quick-Step over on my blog if you'd like to know more about this incredibly gorgeous flooring. 

[This is not an advert. I bought this flooring with my own money. But Quick-Step did kindly give me a press discount]

What do you think? Does this concrete wild-flower terazzo combo make your heart skip a beat too? 

Let me know in the comments. 

#Quickstep #QuickstepFlooring #Flooring #LaminateFlooring #BotanicConcrete #FlooringPorn #ConcreteFlooring #TerrazzoFlooring #TerrazzoFloor #TerrazzoFloors #LaminateFloors #BiophilicDesign #BiophilicFlooring #NatureInspiredFlooring
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    [AD] I've just been away on a press trip with @carpenter_oak and for the first time ever it was in Devon. In fact, just 17 mins away from my home. Unheard of!! 

During the press trip I stayed at the most gorgeous venue. The @gitcombe estate, just outside Dartmouth, is home to Gitcombe house, a selection of holiday cottages and Gitcombe Retreat. 

I had the pleasure of staying at Gitcombe Retreat which is a beautiful oak framed building. The frame was designed and installed by Carpenter Oak, hence us staying there. 

Gitcombe is the perfect venue for large groups who want to holiday in Devon together. It is suitable for intergenerational holidays, large family holidays, friendship group holidays or even business retreats. 

The facilities are fantastic and include an indoor and outdoor pool, two hot tubs, tennis courts, a kids play park, and a soft play area. 

The rooms are beautifully designed and decorated. And the service we received was first class. The views of the rolling Devon hills are to die for and it is so incredibly peaceful due to its rural location. 

Gitcombe is a family-run business in a beautiful location. Believe me, I know, I live here. 

This is not an advert. I'm just sharing because if you follow me, and you love well designed, beautiful spaces, you're probably going to be interested in Gitcombe too. 

#TheDesignSheppard #Gitcombe #GitcombeEstate #UniqueHomes #DevonHome #DevonHolidayHomes #DevonFamilyHoliday #VisitDevon #OakFramedBuilding #CarpenterOak #IntergenerationalHoliday #HolidayHome #EscapeToTheCountry #DiscoverDartmouth
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    On Thursday evening I attended the grand opening of @societyhouse_ in Buckfastleigh, Devon. This 9000 square foot outlet warehouse is home to a fantastic selection of distinctive homeware and furniture sourced from around the world to help transform your house into a unique home you can be proud of. 

If you're looking for something different at great prices, this place is definitely worth exploring. Very exciting that it's right on my doorstep! 

#SocietyHouse #InteriorsOutlet #UniqueHomewares #UniqueHomes #GrandOpeningParty #BuckfastLeigh #DevonHomeMagazine #DevonLife #DevonHomes
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