Create The Perfect Lighting In Your Room

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I wanted to discuss the transformative nature of lighting and how most of us get it wrong when it comes to being able to illuminate and subdue our homes using the correct lighting. As the cunning Abigail Ahern reveals, lighting has properties bordering on well, simply….’magical’. [Read more...]

Rosie Learns To Upholster Part 3

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Murphy’s law… Yet another lovely day when you’re scheduled to work inside, at least it’s fun!

I visited a friend on my way who told me she did upholstery some years ago but had now given it up. Ah I thought I wonder whether she would like to sell me her tools. Unfortunately this was not to be the case. I enthused so much about what I was doing that she decided she might take it up again. Shot myself in the foot there. [Read more...]

Brass Bonanza

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I am very happy to see that brass is particularly fashionable at the moment as I do have a soft spot for copper, brass and rose gold furnishings and accessories. There are so many ways you can introduce brass into your design scheme, and all it takes are a couple of pieces that will make your room(s) stand out. [Read more...]

Rosie Learns To Upholster Part 2

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Here’s part 1 if you missed it: Rosie Learns To Upholster Part 1

What a beautiful day it was as I was driving to my second class feeling quite excited. My husband, bless him, despite his initial objection to me ‘ruining his much loved chair’ had bought me a tool box and found several tools in his workshop that I could use. I felt like a child at the start of term with a new pencil box and I was just like the other guys and girls. [Read more...]

Danish Delight

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I’m curious to know why Scandinavians have such style and grace when it comes to interior design. This apartment owned by Mette and Lars just north of Copenhagen is a tribute to such design prowess. The rustic wooden furniture is complemented by a few industrial and contemporary pieces which gives this home such charm and warmth. [Read more...]

Wine Storage Solutions

Traditional Kitchen design by Los Angeles Interior Designer Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.
Most of us aren’t fortunate enough to have a purpose built wine cellar, or any cellar for that matter. So…..there are many alternative ways to [Read more...]

Favourite Finds Edition 2

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This week has thrown up an interesting collection of items I think are rather intriguing; more items for me to covet! [Read more...]

Interior Design Tips: How to place items that are Too Large on things that are Too Small

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I want to reveal some enlightening interior design tips to create some beautifully stylish spaces in your home, courtesy of the lovely Abigail Ahern. As you probably know I’m a huge of fan of her style. [Read more...]

Make Your Own Cushion Cover in an Hour

I found this useful little instructional and thought it would be a great thing to post on a Sunday. Even if your cushion cover takes a little longer than an hour to make. Order yourself some fabric and free up an hour or two next weekend. Then stand back and admire your creation. Not to mention the money you’ll save on buying a new cushion cover. Enjoy….

Author: Lydia Carter

Rosie Learns To Upholster Part 1

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Rosies-star2 Since giving up work some eight months ago, I decided it was high time I put myself to work, but ‘doing what I want to’. When you have a job you long for the time when you are not working, then when you give up work you’re bored to death. There are only so many luxurious baths and glasses of wine one can consume without worrying about one’s health. [Read more...]