Kitchen Inspiration

Im loving the gorgeous tones of this vennered wood look walnut kitchen. The island unit certainly makes a bold statement & works to divide the kitchen area from the rest of the space. Its a fresh & spacious feeling open planned kitchen/conservatory that is perfect for entertaining in. A comfy seating area is also incorporated into the space.Another spacious feeling open plan space with fresh white walls but this time we......

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Rain Rain Go Away Come Again another Day!!!!!

I have to say I am most disapointed that the weather has changed from sunny to rainy so quickly. I was really hoping to get out into the garden & get some potting done. I have sweet peppers, cheery tomatoes & strawberries to make a start on. I have been getting a little excited as our patio slabs arrived yesterday & I am so keen to get going on a few garden projects. Looks like it will be potting herbs for the kitchen window......

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Cosy Conservatory Space

Ok so I have already started blabbering on about my garden & all this excitement with a little sunshine has got me searching for gorgeous gardens & cute conservatory spaces. This has got to be the best pick of the bunch by far, its cosy with a fire to warm up a chilly evening & I adore the pretty coloured lanterns. Its an adorable & fun space thats for sure & it would certainly be a lovely place to curl up with a good book......

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Spring Garden Ideas

So we have had a little tease of sunshine this week  & I feel a sudden excitedment that spring is actually here. My other half has been busy in the garden & finally its coming together (its now ready for the patio to be laid) so now my enthusiasm for a spot of gardening is back. Ill be honest gardening is not my fotay but seeing the garden come together sure makes me want to get out there & give it ago. We havent got the biggest......

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vintage house tour

Todays house tour features a vintage home in which much of the furniture  has been handmade from reclaimed materials. Painted white throughout it has a really tranquil & spacious feel. Its a beautifully designed home made home with some stunning features, lets take a look.....The industrial style kitchen/ diner was built by the owners by recylcing fruit crates for doors & planting them on basic carcasses.They have used reclaimed......

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house tour

Today we are going to take a littled snoop at the manhatten apartment of Christopher Gow,  the British owner of Ruzzetti and Gow, a shop on Madison Avenue specializing in one-of-a-kind textiles and decorative accessories. Christopher lives with his partner Henrique Faria in a lower Park Avenue rental that is filled with a combination of Latin American art and unusual finds from his many shopping trips abroad. &nb......

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bathroom inspiration

This spa-like bathroom retreat belong's to the talented designer Bev Adams the President/CEO of Interior Intuitions located in Cherry Creek, Colorado. A cool, white colour pallette gives a bright & airy feel, while splashes of pink give a femine twist. Classic marble on the countertops, shower surrounds & walls gives this space a very luxurious feel.&nb......

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Boutique Pick Of The Week

I have picked these quintessentially British cushions for my boutique pick of the week before but I love them so much I just had to pick them again for a little show & tell. These beautiful hand stitched union jack cushions from The Charlotte Macey range are the most popular from my boutique & you can see why. The gorgeous union jack style is also available in a tea cosy...To view more textiles from the Charlotte Macey Range pop on over to......

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Spot Light On - Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler is an American interior designer and fashion designer born in South Carolina.  In 1995 Wearstler opened her design firm, Kelly Wearstler Interior Design. In the late 1990s she decorated the house of real estate developer Brad Korzen who she went on to marry in 2002. Kelly provided design services for residential properties owned by Korzen's Kor Realty Group & went on to redo the interior of the Avalon,......

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vintage moodboard

I recently did some plans for a customers bedroom with a vintage feel. The client already has a beautiful chest of drawers that have been painted & distressed at the shabby barn in a gorgeous green/blue paint from Farrow & Ball so I have designed the bedroom around this beautiful piece of furniture, using it as the base for the colour pallette. The customer has chosen built in wardrobes & bedside cabinets......

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Beautiful Designs By Brabantialife

I was recently interviewed over on Brabantialife for Design Insights Click here to read the interview Brabantia designs 'beautifully & useful' homewares including some super gorgeous timeless vintage design......

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