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  • A living room with large windows, a corner sofa and a boucle rug

    Interior Accessories

    5 Easy Ways to Create a More Luxurious Home

    September 24, 2024October 8, 2024

    We all deserve a home that makes us feel abundant and content. with some simple swaps and easy additions you can create a more luxurious home

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  • Furniture

    9 Easy Ways to Make a Rental Property Feel Like Home

    January 19, 2024January 23, 2024

    Check out these simple ways to make a rental property feel like home so you can be happy & feel good where you live even if you don’t own it.

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    6 Of The Most Important Benefits Of Home Improvements

    December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

    What are the main benefits to be had from undertaking home improvements?

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  • productive home office with wooden desk and green walls

    Furniture

    How to Choose an Interior Design to Make a More Productive Home Office

    October 23, 2023October 30, 2023

    If you work or study from home, you need a productive home office. Here we share some important tips to help you create a productive space.

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  • Artwork

    3 Ways to Add Extra Sophistication to Your Home

    June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

    Do these three things to add instant sophistication to your home and inject some personality at the same time.

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  • AttikoArt - Affordable Art Prints made from Original Paintings

    Artwork

    Affordable Art Prints made from Original Paintings

    June 22, 2018April 27, 2021

    You’re probably going to think I’m obsessed with artwork after reading a few arty posts here recently and in fairness you’re probably not far wrong. I spent so many years not having the confidence to buy artwork for our home or to hang it, that now I’ve conquered my fear of getting it wrong our

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    Artwork

    Giveaway : £150 Voucher to Spend at Ink & Drop

    June 15, 2018April 18, 2019

    Well guys, you may have noticed that there was no monthly giveaway in May. I’m very sorry about that but I was so busy trying to make my blog compliant with the new data protection laws that it took up all of my time for a few weeks.If you haven’t received my weekly newsletter for

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    Artwork

    Giveaway : Alvar Carto Customisable Map Posters

    April 20, 2018April 18, 2019

    How is it midway through April already. January and February felt like the longest months I’ve ever experienced, probably due to the fact that we didn’t have a summer or autumn/winter holiday. In fact, the last time we went away on holiday was last April when we went to visit my husband’s family in Poland.

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  • Impressionist Art by John Donaldson - Beekeeper

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    Impressionist Art for a Modern Home

    April 12, 2018June 20, 2018

    Artwork is a funny old thing, isn’t it? It’s such a personal matter. What one person loves may be something that another doesn’t even consider to be art. I remember my parents visiting the Guggenheim in Bilbao and telling me all about it on there return. My dad said it was definitely not their kind

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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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    Bespoke Framing Service from King & McGaw

    January 24, 2017April 22, 2019

    I can’t believe January is almost over already, that has just whizzed by. I’m starting to worry that I’m not going to get through all my plans for my home (again) this year. There just isn’t enough time in the year. But one thing that I am going to be able to achieve is finally

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    Giveaway : £50 to spend on Wall Art at Posterlounge

    October 10, 2016April 22, 2019

    I have recently become much more confident when it comes to choosing artwork for my home. I’ve always found it a real challenge to find artwork that I love and that I won’t get bored of easily. The fear that I will go off it quickly has, for years, prevented me from even buying any…how

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  • Gothenburg printed poster by Mapiful

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    Mapiful : Printed Map Posters of your Favourite Place

    December 2, 2015April 22, 2019

    I have become somewhat obsessed with artwork and prints at the moment. I’m currently creating a gallery wall in my bedroom which is so long overdue but it’s almost complete now and I can’t wait to get it finished. As I’ve probably explained before, I am super picky about artwork. If it’s going up in

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  • Interior Accessories

    Bloomingville Mini Collection AW15

    October 13, 2015October 15, 2015

    Well, with less than five weeks to go until our new baby arrives (unless s/he comes late of course) I’m already thinking of how we will update the nursery. Two years ago, when Matylda was born, I opted for a woodland animals theme but at the time it was quite difficult to source lovely products

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  • Interior Accessories

    Advice to Sink in Slowly

    March 25, 2015September 8, 2015

    When John Stanbury contacted me to let me know about the latest addition to his project, I couldn’t quite believe that I had never come across it before. John is the founder and project manager of Advice to Sink in Slowly, a project whereby an ongoing series of posters is designed by graduates for the purpose of passing on

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  • Let's Sail Away Print by Leah Flores

    Artwork

    Panoramic Photo Prints for Adventure Enthusiasts

    October 18, 2012April 22, 2019

    I have been looking for artwork to put up in my house for a couple of years now. The problem is I am very picky and quite flaky so I tend to go off things quite quickly. In the past this has prevented me from committing enough to actually get around to purchasing art work.

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  • typographic artwork by Therese Sennerholt

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    Typographic Artwork by Therese Sennerholt

    May 2, 2011April 22, 2019

    I decided that I absolutely had to do a blog post on this when one of my very favourite Tweeps, Igor Josif tweeted a link to the blog 23qm Stil featuring the stunning artwork by Swedish freelance art director Therese Sennerholt. Her work mostly centres around advertising, editorial, graphic design and corporate identity, but she

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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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