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One Must Dash Must-haves + Giveaway

I am always looking for fun & individual interior accessories, and if it so happens that they wont break the bank either, that's a win for me!So when I came across a brand creating interior accessories with a twist, that will make you smile... I had to stop and take a closer look! Anki & Anneli are sharing their passion for design and making interiors fun via their brand One Must Dash. Their designs are simple & striking, fun & individual. Totally cool!I adore their prints (I'm sure you will too so keep reading for your chance to get your hands on one!), there is just something so cool about their black & white designs. They bring that touch of personality...

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Shoes vs Space Battle: 5 Solutions

I am a shoe-addict. No shame in saying it. If you know that 'you-can-never-have-too-many-pairs' feeling, or can't stop yourself from buying another pair when you don't need them, but 'oh well they look so good!' then you will totally get this!I have just got three more pairs of shoes while on holidays (the I-don't-need-them-but-they-look-so-good type!), and I had been thinking for a while about sharing some really cool and practical shoe storage solutions with you, so here it is!Regardless of how many pairs you have or how much space is available for you to store them (which normally isn't a lot of space in the average home), you know you want a defined space to keep your shoes tidy and...

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Here's some Faux worth buying & giving

I have to admit that I'm a lover of flowers and even more so plants! A bit of greenery really completes a room and makes everything happier and brighter. Maybe because I grew up in Brazil and greenery is almost everywhere.  However... I also have to admit that I'm not good at keeping them alive, as sad as it is, life always gets in the way. I once successfully kept an orchid alive for a few months and I was over the moon, but it must have been luck. My friend at Shiny Black Door has recently written a post about her orchid mission, and I feel every bit of her struggle!  Some of my artificial greens on my bookcase...

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Project: a dreamy girls bedroom

I have a super soft spot for children's bedrooms! Usually beautiful and fun, where you can use and abuse of colours and let your imagination run wild. And it's so rewarding when you put effort into little ones' spaces!Recently I've been working on redecorating the bedroom of the cutest 4 year old girl. Her parents decided to rearrange their home to give her a space of her own. So you can imagine I was a little excited to be a part of it! (OK, a lot!) We started off with two colour schemes in mind: pastel mint & pink, or grey & pink. They fell for the second.Grey & Pink has been done a million times,  but the key is picking...

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10 cool table lamps you can find on Ebay

We use Ebay to buy a lot of things for the convenience and hassle free experience. At least I do! Practical things that is, from batteries to door stoppers, from child safe cupboard locks to party paper plates. Those were some of my recent purchases there, but you can also search for your favourite designers or brands as well and see what's available. I once got an Oliver Gal canvas for only £20 - total bargain!The home décor category is bursting with shops and new items everyday, and it's definitely worth checking if you're looking to update your home. I decided to see what was available on the table lamps front, and it didn't disappoint. I found an awesome 10...

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