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  • Flooring

    The Best Nature-Inspired Laminate Flooring For Your Home

    April 25, 2024April 24, 2024

    Botanic Concrete is a nature-inspired laminate flooring combining intricate details of meadow flowers with the industrial feel of concrete

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  • Reviews

    Exploring Jolabokaflod & a New Big Bertha Bean Bag Review

    December 4, 2023December 22, 2023

    Read our Big Bertha Bean Bag Review and find out how it will play a role in our new family Christmas traditional this year.

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  • Interior Accessories

    Creating Holiday Magic with the Most Realistic Artificial Christmas Trees

    November 28, 2023April 29, 2024

    Balsam Hill offers the most realistic artificial Christmas trees and this is how I have chosen to style mine this year.

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  • Reviews

    Lumie Task Lamp Review: Is it Worth the Money?

    November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

    For anyone who suffers from Seasonally Affective Disorder (SAD), this Lumie Task Lamp Review will help you decide if it really is worth it.

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  • Reviews

    Review: How Good is the Vortex Air Purifier?

    February 24, 2023December 13, 2023

    In this Vortex Air Purifier review, we find out if this product is actually any good or value for money. Read the review to find out.

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    Why You Should Convert to Plastic-Free Cleaning Products Now

    October 6, 2022November 22, 2022

    As microplastics have been found in the human bloodstream, converting to plastic-free cleaning products has never been more urgent.

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  • Reviews

    Review: Is the Aura Digital Photo Frame with App Worth the Money?

    September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

    When I first came across the Aura Digital Photo Frame I couldn’t wait to try it out and see how good it is and if it’s worth the money.

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  • Events

    Wonderful Weekend Woodwork Course at The Woodlab in Dartington

    July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

    After a weekend woodwork course at The Woodlab in Dartington, I learned how to use a router to create my own shelving unit from Ash wood.

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  • Reviews

    Is the Flexispot EG8 Comhar Sit-Stand Desk the Best Option for Your Home Office?

    July 13, 2022October 29, 2023

    Read my review of the Flexispot EG8 Comhar Sit Stand Desk to work out if it’s the best option for your home office.

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  • Briiv air purifier to improve air quality for better home health

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    Briiv Air Purifier Review : the Natural Solution for Clean Indoor Air

    March 2, 2022August 9, 2022

    Read my briiv air purifier review to find out just how easy it is to use this natural and sustainable air purifier

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  • Reviews

    biOrb Fish Tank Review : A Stylish And Affordable Aquarium For Design Lovers

    September 6, 2021October 24, 2023

    Find out why the biOrb fish tank is the perfect aquarium for design-conscious, pet-loving homeowners and what makes it so appealing.

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    Why You Need the Kami Indoor Home Security Camera

    June 21, 2021July 17, 2023

    I have been using the Kami indoor home security camera in my coworking space for over six months now and it gives me total peace of mind.

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  • Reviews

    Switching to a Smart Office with Hive

    November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

    Creating a smart office with Hive smart devices allows you to create a more secure and energy-efficient office whilst also saving money.

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    Review : Smellacloud Aroma Diffuser

    November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

    The Smellacloud aroma diffuser releases a relaxing and harmonious scent into your home creating a calming ambiance and mood.

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  • Interior Accessories

    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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    Indoor Air Quality Test with Airtopia

    April 26, 2019August 16, 2024

    We recently had an indoor air quality test performed on our home by Airtopia. Find out the results here.

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  • Interior Accessories

    LYFE : The Levitating Plant Pot

    September 24, 2017April 18, 2019

    I am so excited to share today’s post with you guys as this is one of the coolest things in product and home design that I have ever seen. As soon as I heard about the LYFE levitating plant pot I was desperate to try it out so I was over the moon when NOXU

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  • Garden

    Review : Holix Outdoor Floor Lamp by Jalu Ltd

    September 2, 2017April 18, 2019

    In my last post, where I revealed my nautical garden makeover, you may remember seeing my fantastic new outdoor floor lamp. I promised I would do a full post on it so here it is in all it’s glory. It’s called Holix and it is by a company called Jalu Ltd. Based in Milton Keynes,

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  • Interior Accessories

    Review : Copper Terrarium from The Urban Botanist

    August 11, 2017April 18, 2019

    I have wanted a terrarium for a long time now. What has put me off though is the fact that they are often sold empty, leaving the buyer to fill them themselves. This is all well and good assuming that you know how to fill a terrarium and what to put in it. For people

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  • Reviews

    Review : Wooden Venetian Blinds from Make My Blinds

    July 7, 2017April 18, 2019

    You guys have no idea how happy I am to be able to tell you about the new blinds we’ve recently installed in our bedroom. (Yes that is a cot you can see there, but with any luck, we’ll be getting rid of it in the next few weeks as we attempt to transition our

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  • Joseph Joseph Titan Compactor Bin

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    Review : Titan Compactor Bin from Joseph Joseph

    June 29, 2017October 25, 2023

    The Titan Compactor bin from Joseph Joseph is a 30 litre bin that can hold up to 90 litres of rubbish after compaction

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  • Interior Accessories

    How I Overcome the Winter Blues

    March 13, 2017April 18, 2019

    The past few days have felt decidedly warmer down here in Devon. We even had to turn the central heating down one evening as we were feeling a little balmy. To me, that is a sure sign that Spring is edging ever closer and I can’t wait. It’s hard trying to get through the winter

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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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  • Oreck RS Magnesium Vacuum Cleaner Review

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    Review : Oreck Magnesium RS Vacuum Cleaner

    November 21, 2016April 22, 2019

    So, hands up anyone who has heard of Oreck? Nope? Don’t worry, I hadn’t either until I became the proud owner of one of their vacuums. Now I feel like I’m part of some exclusive secret club. So anyway, I’ve had this vacuum cleaner for a little over a month now and it has revolutionised

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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
#selfbuilders #presstrip #Buckfast #YardTour #UniqueHomes #ArchitecturalHomes
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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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