HAPPY NEW YEAR

                                              Another year draws to a close & what a wonderful year it has been once again. Finishing Touch Interiors has now been in business for just over a year & has gone from strength to strength with the launch in November of the boutique. There is so much more I have planned for 2012 starting......

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Friday Bedroom Inspiration

I saw this gorgeous bedroom & had to share this bit of inspiration. I am completely drawn to the tree trunk posts there's something almost magical feeling about them. They would look perfect in a little girls room with a real woodland fairy theme. I also love the cute seating arrangement at the end of the bed. Happy Friday ......

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Real Homes -House Tour

This cosy Cotswald Cottage has beautiful period features including ancient beams in the living room. Extended to create a comfortable four bedroom family home, it is a light & airy house with a real modern/country style. I love the mix of the pastel check cushions, cow rug & antique furniture pieces together. A cosy corner with a simple white sofa scattered with floral and heart-motif cushions & black & white prints......

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There's more, much more to ChristmasThan candle-light and cheer;It's the spirit of sweet friendshipThat brightens all the year;It's thoughtfulness and kindness,It's hope reborn again,For peace, for understandingAnd for goodwill to men!        x......

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Deck The Halls

Add a bit of festive fun to your hallway with these decorating ideas. Its the first space your visitors see so why not create the start of your winter wonderland. The banisters are a great place to hang garlands or even mini stockings & if you are lucky enough to have a table in your hallway clear it to make space to create a fun Christmas tablesca......

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The Christmas Stocking

I can't help but adore this cute image of a contemporary alternative to stockings. I think I will have to dig my pink wellies out of the cupboard. This image got me thinking though about where the tradition of the stocking came from. In many European countries children leave out shoes often old or peasant shoes. Another tradition in some countries is to leave a box under the bed.        So where does the stocking come......

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Festive Scandi-Chic

Create this years popular Nordic Christmas theme with a traditional red & white colour palette & cute Scandi-Chic decorations.  This cosy Nordic living room is very warm & inviting. I love the updated armchair with the snowflake designed fabric. The red & white decorations look stunning against the traditional Christmas tree & match perfectly with the white walls & red accessories of the room. The cute little red hearts......

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Create A Magical Christmas

Today is the last in the Monday series of 'create a magical Christmas' ..... as in 6 more sleeps Santa will be coming down my chimney...yippy!! Well heres a couple more last minute decoration ideas for those of you that havnt quite got round to getting those decs up yet, but even if you have theres always room to squeeze in a few more.  Make little fake presents for the tree or your mantle piece. How about using matchboxes for......

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baby its cold outside

Its definatley hot chocolate weather now. Its snowing outside not quite enough to settle but its making me feel festive. I am suffering a bit today after yesterdays hen do. The lovely Joanne Sizer my gorgeous friend who was my guest writer for 'Jo's Fabulous Finds' gets married on Tuesday. We had a wonderful relaxed spa day followed by dinner & drinks..one to many drinks!  So today is a pyjamma day, I am putting my feet up & chilling......

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Cute Christmas Card Ideas

I love these briliant Christmas card ideas I found over on Shabby Soul so thought I had better share them. I absolutely adore the butterfly & the cute little hearts (you know how I love hearts). For the full tutorial pop on over to:-                              http://myshabbysoul.blogspot.c......

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Christmas Inspiration with soft pastels

Ive had crisp whites & rich reds but how about some soft pastles & lots of pinks. I love this quirky tree with sea shells, boats & stafish decorations. There is something very refreshing about it.  Dont forget to dress up the dining chairs. The silver & pink baubles with the pretty pink rose are a soft & beautiful touch.......

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Simple Budget Tablescape Ideas

Want to create a festive Christmas table but lost for inspiration or not wanting to spend a fortune buying decorations in? Well here's some easy ideas to get you started. How about filling wine glasses with baubles, add some curling ribbon or even sprigs of holly. You could instead fill a large glass bowl with baubles & make it a centre piece to your table or how about filling wine glasses with sweets, candy canes especially have......

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Festive Folksy Bedroom

Christmas decorating doesnt have to stop in the lounge & dining room how about waking up to a festive feeling bedroom. I love the natural garland here with the cute mini stockings. The simple festive mug by the bedside filled with flowers & berries is easy to do but works perfectly. Layering the bed with red woollen throws as they have here creates a cozy festive feel.These simple handmade curtains with the felt white hearts sewn on......

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