Printspiration: Where to Buy Art for Your Home
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]rtwork can be an uplifting, inspirational and fashionable injection to your home. Got a room which feels unfinished or lacks those special details? A few simple prints could be the answer. The popular ‘gallery wall’ is another option, transforming a room without costing ridiculous sums of money. Prints create a unique and personal edge – making a house your home.
Festive Homeware for Inspiration 2020
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s we’re spending more time than ever at home, I find festive-fying your home the perfect way to get in the mood. With Christmas scarily round the corner, it’s the perfect time to start shopping for some homeware pieces to add to your collection.
Creating the Perfect Home this Autumn
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s the air gets colder and the leaves start falling, Mother Nature is readying herself for Winter – and you should be too!
We all know there is no better feeling than being snuggled up on the sofa with a hot drink and some scrumptious snacks, so why not create yourself the house of dreams this season with a few of these tips…
Your Guide to Highstreet Homeware
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]he day where I settle down in my very own abode with dreamy interior and handpicked furniture will be a good day. Does anyone else manifest their dream place via Pinterest boards? I’m also guilty of browsing homeware departments, to end up not buying a single thing yet dropping the obligatory “I can’t wait to have my own home to decorate” line. I mean, an Ikea or Homesense trip is my ideal day out- that’s real adulthood.
How to Transform Your Space for Autumn
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]ith a surprising September heatwave notwithstanding, it’s safe to say that autumn, and with it the cold, is on its way. Shorter days have leaves changing colours and, of course, Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte returning to the menu – this seasonal trinity has us looking forward to toasty jumper moments and the most festive time of year.
At-Home Halloween Interior Hacks
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps] can’t believe Halloween is almost upon us; it feels like it was May just last week. But here we are, the darker nights are closing in, jumpers have filled our wardrobes and we are looking forward to cosy, autumn nights.
One of my favourite times in Autumn is the run-up to Halloween, decorating the house, getting the snacks ready and picking out a scary film to watch in my candlelit living room. However, decorating for Halloween can be tricky and with lockdown restrictions still in place, getting out and about to pick out those decorations might not be possible this year.
With that in mind, here are 10 Halloween-at-home interior hacks that will transform your house into your very own spooky sanctuary just in time for Halloween, without breaking the bank.
How To Create An Inspiring Gallery Wall
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]G[/eltd_dropcaps]allery walls are a huge home trend right now, but there is a difference between a gallery wall that just ‘looks good’ and one that allows people to hover beneath it and take it the art.
You don’t necessarily have to class yourself as a home interior creative or an art enthusiast to appreciate a good gallery wall. They just work so well when it comes to adding life and colour into a room, as well as creating a theme or showing off the personality of the homeowner.
A great place to start for gallery wall inspiration is to visit Pinterest and Instagram, searching for key words and hashtags around #gallerywallinspo #gallerywallideas #wallframelayout – or whatever you wish to starting searching for. However, it can be a little overwhelming if you haven’t sat down and brainstormed the type of gallery wall you wish to create.
Oh Girl… Ethical Female Owned Brands to Know About
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f the entire world shutting down has taught me one thing, it’s that it is really easy to save money when you don’t spend it on random crap.
After an unintentional spending detox, I’m back and ready to put some (I also opened my first ever savings account) of my spending power to good use.
Forget £12 cocktails and calling a taxi instead of walking for a few minutes in the rain, here are five ethical female owned brands to start supporting today – I know I am.
10 simple, yet genius up-cycling projects to do at home
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f lockdown has taught us anything, it’s made us look at our hobbies and interests that we can carry out in our home. If you’re anything like me, you may have felt pretty useless just sat on a computer indoors. Social media has been awesome at reminding us that there are people out there that are super crafty and creative when it comes to staying at home and keeping busy.
So, if you’re not quite prepared to get the paints out or learn the craft of knitting, here’s one that can benefit your well-being, creativity and improve your home life: the art of upcycling. You know the saying: What is seen as trash to one man, can be seen as treasure to another. However, you may not feel like sifting through second-hand stores or market stalls right now.
Retreat To The Bedroom
[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]here is no getting away from the fact this has been a mad year. With the ever-present threat of impending doom looming large, I have been finding solace in my bedroom.
It might have grim brown carpets, ones that my landlord will not change, and trams whizzing past every five minutes, but it has become my favourite place to retreat. By really considering what I was lacking in the communal areas of my home, I have been able to create a space that is specifically designed to be a calming, special place just for me.
Here are a few ways you can transform your space from snore (pun intended) into a sanctuary: