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• Chic Vs Cheap: Anglepoise Floor Lamps

  

  Welcome to my new regular feature Chic vs. Cheap where I’ll be hunting out cheaper alternatives to high end home products. This week I’m starting with the... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Style Chat: How to Incorporate Modern Phones into Our Homes

  

  A little while ago I wrote about how to be creative when incorporating technology into your home. Essential to our daily lives these days, gadgets and technolog... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Money-Saving DIY Tips for Spring

  

  Today’s Guest Post has some lovely ideas on how to save money when you’re doing up your home. Something we all like to do. Enjoy! Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Pinterest Passion: #PinItForward Campaign

  

  As many of you will know if you follow me regularly, I love Pinterest. But I’m sure there are many UK readers out there who still aren’t too sure what... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Divas: Kate Mills from HobbyHeadz

  

  Today I’m thrilled to have a lovely Business Woman sharing her startup story with us. Her business is still quite new so please show some love and support and... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Wallpaper Wednesday: Indulgence Turquoise by Yuyu Design Studio

  

  This week with Wallpaper Wednesday I’m bringing you a bit of pattern. I love the combination of turquoise shades with a hint of mustard in this wallpaper... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Guest Post: Flooring Ideas and Considerations for Your Loft Conversion

  

  Source Extending your home through a loft conversion raises a long list of decisions to make along the way. For example: what are you going to use the new... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Chic Showcase: Gorgeous Home Interiors at H

  

  Doesn’t this look gorgeous? Beautiful colours, funky designs and great patterns. And all from high street retailer H&M.; Were you aware they sold home interiors... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Review: Your Image 2 Canvas Personalised Wall Art

  

  Like any parent I love having pictures of my children around me. They remind me of fun and happy times and create a living memory of how the children change... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Review: UGG Australia Button Bailey Boots

  

  Great design, fabulous quality and a solid reputation, UGG Australia boots are the footwear of choice for many in the Winter months. So why am I writing about... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Guest Post: How to Give Your Living Room a Chic New Look

  

  For most people, their living room is the centre of the family home. This is where people gather to watch TV, spend quality time together and even entertain... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Wallpaper Wednesday: The Street by Earth Inke

  

  Whilst reading this month’s edition of Good Homes magazine I came across a lovely story on the back page, about business mum Katherine Morris and her own... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Review: The Kite Runner at Nottingham Playhouse

  

  I haven’t read the book and I haven’t seen the film, so I was seeing the Kite Runner on stage at the Nottingham Playhouse with completely fresh eyes. I would... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Creating the Perfect Room for a Lodger

  

  Today’s Guest Post gives us some lovely ideas and tips for those us looking to decorate a room for a lodger. Love the sentiment in this post. Enjoy!   So, you’v... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Top Tips: Home Repairs on a Budget

  

  Source: curbly.com via Jen on Pinterest   As you may know I write a monthly roundup of great homes and interior posts for the Britmums blog. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Guest Post: Understanding Fireplace Energy Efficiency

  

  Energy efficiency is becoming an essential part of the way we think about heating our homes, and fireplaces are no exception. With rising fuel costs, and the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Wallpaper Wednesday: Cube Star by Jocelyn Warner

  

  This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday brings you the brilliantly geometrical Cube Star by Jocelyn Warner. A relatively new range launched earlier this year, the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Review: Maxi Micro Scooters – Style and Design

  

  I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to review a pair of Maxi Micro Scooters recently. My girls added a little of their own design flair by styling them u... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Update Your Home: Adding Finishing Touches

  

  Adding finishing touches to a room will really bring your decorating scheme to life. Giving thought to the extra details and paying these plenty of attention... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• ‘Win an Hour Back’ with Dreams Beds

  

  What would you do with an extra hour? If you could get back the hour you’d lost when the clocks changed the other week, what would you do with it? Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN