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    Giveaway : Paradise Bird Armchair from The Lounge Co.

    October 13, 2017April 18, 2019

    I realised the other day that it’s been an absolute age since my last giveaway. It was back in May and I figure it’s time to remedy that and give you guys something to get excited about. So I have teamed up with The Lounge Co who I introduced you to this time last year

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    Noook : Furniture for the Corners of your Home

    June 30, 2017June 27, 2017

    As you probably know, my little family lives in a small two bedroom flat. It’s adequate for our needs at the moment but I often wish we had more storage space in the flat, especially for all the kids’ toys. Ideally I’d like an extra room we could use as a playroom so that we

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  • Furniture

    Trend : Bright & Bold Velvet Sofas

    May 19, 2017April 18, 2019

    Today, I’m talking a little bit about predicting trends. Interior trends, like the trends we see in fashion, come and go. They are cyclical in nature but they are not always easy to predict. Now I think I’m pretty good at predicting upcoming trends. Some trends, known as macro trends, really explode onto the scene

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    My Mini Livingroom Makeover

    March 7, 2017April 18, 2019

    I am so excited to share today’s post with you guys! Just after Christmas my husband and I decided that it was time to do a mini livingroom makeover. I say mini makeover as it was actually the first room we tackled when we moved in back in 2013 so it didn’t need much doing

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  • Furniture

    Mannmade London : New Furniture Brand from Sebastian Mann

    February 3, 2017February 4, 2017

    Today guys I wanted to share this wonderful new collection with you that I discovered last week. It is produced by Mannmade London, which is a new contemporary furniture brand from architect and designer Sebastian Mann. Sebastian is the CEO of renowned London interior design agency Minale + Mann and it was his love of architecture and

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  • Furniture

    Made About The House Capsule Collection

    December 19, 2016

    I’ve been blogging for about seven years now and in that time I have met some absolutely amazing bloggers, many of whom I now consider to be friends. What I love most about the interiors blogging scene is how friendly and supportive everyone is. I am inspired on a daily basis by how wonderfully talented

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  • Furniture

    Introducing the Moda Collection by Cult Furniture

    October 27, 2016April 18, 2019

    Today I wanted to share with you an exciting new collection of chairs produced by Cult Furniture, a modern and classic furniture design brand. The Moda Collection was designed by Cult Furniture’s in-house design team and is part of the Cult Design brand which is inspired by iconic mid-century designs but with a contemporary twist. 

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    AW16 Industrial Chic from Harley & Lola

    October 21, 2016April 18, 2019

    If I had to choose my favourite interior design style I would have to say it is Industrial Chic. This particular design style is one that I never tire of and that I have tried to bring into my own livingroom. What I really love about this style is the fact that it takes inspiration

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  • Furniture

    Caring for your Garden Furniture over Winter

    October 17, 2016April 18, 2019

    Living in a flat we are so incredibly lucky to have our own, private garden and it’s a decent size too which is a real added bonus. I had big plans for our garden this year, but sadly, as we had renovation projects going on inside, we ran out of time to work on the garden

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  • Furniture

    Introducing The Lounge Co

    September 10, 2016April 18, 2019

    Holly Chaise End in House Cotton Linen – Peacock Tail As I have gotten older and become a homeowner I have discovered two things that tell me I am now officially a grown up. And that is that it is worth spending more money on your sofa and your mattress. After all, we spend so

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    Fun & Games with Team GB in Rio

    August 18, 2016April 18, 2019

    This is probably a really stupid question, but have you guys been watching the Olympics? I know right, Team GB is on fire! After the amazing home games in London four years ago, I really wasn’t expecting Rio 2016 to come anywhere close in terms of the buzz that we saw in 2012. But with

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  • Furniture

    Why and How to Choose a Corner Sofa

    July 7, 2016April 19, 2019

    Lazytime Corner Sofa from Camerich You may remember the post that I wrote recently about our new sofa. It’s a simple sofa bed that fits our current lifestyle and doesn’t take up too much space. However, we don’t expect this to be our forever sofa. It’s perfect right now with two tiny kids as we

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    Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space

    March 21, 2016April 26, 2018

    Kettler Palma sofa set in rattan The past week or two have definitely started to feel a little spring like don’t you think? The sun has shown itself more and I’m really beginning to shake off those winter blues. The warmer weather has got me thinking about spending more time outside and of course this has

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    Review : Habitat KOTA 3 Seater Sofa Bed

    March 18, 2016August 16, 2022

    Read my review of the Habitat KOTA 2 Seater Sofa Bed, a versatile space-saving design featuring a click-clack mechanism that transforms the sofa into a small double bed.

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    Loaf’s Mid-Season Collection of Squishy Delights

    July 2, 2015

    I’ve been dreaming of a new sofa for what seems like years now. I loved mine when we first bought it. It was a gorgeous, pouffy three-seater with really deep seats. The material was practical and hard-wearing as was the deep brown colour. But as the years of use and abuse have taken their toll

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  • Furniture

    Lust List : Portable Side Tables

    March 27, 2015July 17, 2017

    So it’s time for another of our Lust Lists and this time we’re looking at side tables. These versatile little pieces of furniture are multi-functional and can be used all over the house. The one’s that we have picked all have one thing in common in that they are very portable and easy to transport

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  • Furniture

    IKEA Launches Wireless Charging Furniture

    March 11, 2015October 7, 2016

    I can’t even begin to tell you all how excited I am about this huge news! IKEA has launched a range of furniture that is designed with integrated wireless charging points in it. Granted this is not the newest technology around, but what makes this announcement so exciting is the fact that the majority of us will

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  • Furniture

    Straw Bale Furniture from DesRes Design

    February 25, 2015February 23, 2015

    I’m always on the look out for interesting and unique furniture designs and ones that surprise me are always a great find. I was certainly surprised when I saw this new furniture range from DesRes Design in my inbox. The collection is a rare combination of rustic, playful and elegant all rolled into one unusual design that

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  • Furniture

    Ilse Crawford’s Collection for IKEA

    February 13, 2015

    I have been a big fan of the work of Ilse Crawford ever since I interviewed her back in 2011. It was her humanist approach to interior design and architecture that really inspired me. I love the way that she puts human beings at the centre of her work in order to create spaces that

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  • Furniture

    Lust List : Squishy Sofas for Snuggling Up

    November 28, 2014November 30, 2014

    As December draws ever nearer the air has started to smell slightly different, don’t you think? I can’t quite put my finger on it but the smell of winter is definitely lingering in the air. The older I’ve gotten the more I have started to really appreciate the winter months. I love the cold, crisp

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  • Hangout Cabin Bed from Cuckooland

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    Creative Kid’s Beds from Cuckooland

    November 5, 2014April 22, 2019

    Can you believe it’s November already? Nor can I! Where on earth has this year gone? It has passed me by at lightning speed and I have a feeling that now that I’m a mother it’s only going to get faster with every milestone that is celebrated. In just over a month, Matylda will be

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  • Furniture

    The Lady B Armchair by Cécile Maïa Pujol for Roche Bobois

    October 3, 2014July 3, 2024

    Roche Bobois furniture design project Designed by Cécile Maïa Pujol when she was still an MA student at Central Saint Martins in London, The Lady B armchair is now being produced by French furniture brand Roche Bobois. The chair is the result of a design brief that was set by Nicolas Roche, creative director of Roche Bobois, as part of Roche

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  • Furniture

    La Barrique Collection from Skypak

    September 3, 2014July 17, 2017

    What may initially sound like a company specialising in jetpacks for atmospheric exploration, finds itself rooted in rustic reclaimed beauty, as Skypak delivers a wonderful new range that captures the aged feel of the brewery and ties it together with a modern chrome and glass finish.  La BARRIQUE Collection is a new range of products

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    Danish Design Brand MENU

    August 25, 2014August 30, 2014

    I am a big fan of Scandinavian design. I love its simplicity, its elegance and its minimalism. It speaks to me on an emotional level and when I see Scandinavian interiors I am filled with an overwhelming sense of inner peace and calm. Perhaps its the earthy or monochromatic colour schemes or maybe it is

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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? 

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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 ⛱️ 🌞 🌊🏄‍♀️🍹🍦🕶️🥙🪇

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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. 

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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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