It's that time of the year when we are getting our homes ready for Christmas, and there isn't much time left so it's time to get moving! There's no time for a major project now, maybe a painting job and some new furniture yes, but if you don't want to spend too much the secret is in accessorising! It's all in the detail and you can make a big difference in the look of your home by using accessories to update it. Plus, with all the Black Friday offers on, there couldn't be a better time then now to shop for home accessories. So I had a look around the high street over the last week to see what's around,...
I have been trying to avoid the fact that it's November and the year has flown by, but it's hard when everywhere I look I see Christmas countdowns and Starbucks are serving their festive cups! Really? It feels like the summer has only just gone. But I guess I better acknowledge reality and start planning Christmas! When metallics are present in almost every room these days, why not bring it with Christmas decor? And that's not the typical silver and gold decs that we have seen for so many years (forever, actually!). It's the new metallics such as gold rose or copper. It's great to see more and more items available on these tones, it'll definitely make for the coolest...
Last week was the Amara Interior Awards ceremony, while I wasn't there I was closely following all the social media updates, and I'd just like to send a big congratulations to the Winners! Thank you everyone who supported me by voting, and there is always next year to try again... :) #nevergiveup Let's talk mirrors now! I've added a few mirrors to my wish list recently (yes, I do keep wish lists of home décor!) and I have been finding quite a few must-have mirrors for prices that won't break the bank! From embellishing your living room walls, to sitting pretty on shelves, you can add so much interest to a room with the right mirror! I still remember the episode...
I have confessed a few weeks ago that I am loving DIY Posters! I have been compiling ideas for more & more posters that I'd love to put up on my walls, bookcases, desks, everywhere. You really can decorate anything with great typography and a cute message, combine it with your colour scheme and voila... it's all you needed to complete your room decor! Put it in a picture frame for your desk, print it big and wall mount it for a statement, block print it to finish up your bookcase, bed side table, window ledges. Really, anywhere! It only gets better though as it doesn't cost the earth, so you can change it with every season, or every trend (if you like...
Having just come back from a week in sunny Spain, I am missing the bright coloured tiles and warm colours everywhere! There is something special about colourful patterned tiles that is so Mediterranean, so warming, and so uplifting. And how I wish we could see more of it here in the UK, am I the only one!? Coming back from 30 degrees plus, to a grey 10 degrees London brought that out in me and perhaps seeing more happy patterns around us would help (bring the memory of the sun and warmth if nothing else!) I have picked my favourite tiles and patterns that would help bring spanish vibes into our homes... What a great way to add colour...
