styling

valentine’s day – the colour of love

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air! Want to surprise your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Why not decorate your home. A few simple changes is all it takes to create a space that says ‘love’ ‘romance’.

and the colour for 2011 is… yellow

Each year ICI ColourFutures™ presents their colour of the year based on one dominant trend. The trend for 2011 is ‘Appreciation’ and the colour they believe “best sums up the prevailing mood, attitude and fashion of the time” is Yellow!

the colours of christmas

Sparkles, twinkling lights and colour! It can only mean one thing. Christmas is on its way! If we haven’t already, now’s the time when we all start to think about how we can decorate our homes. Whether you choose the more traditional colours or follow this year’s trend, each colour has a meaning both psychological…

Bejewelling your wall

If you love jewels and all things sparkly, then this wallpaper is for you! Graham & Brown have created ‘My Wall’ collection enabling you to add a touch of colour and glamour to your home by applying small adhesive jewels to your wallpaper.

Wall Clocks – What’s Up

I found myself recently researching wall clocks for a client. One that could double up as art, a focal point. The time certainly won’t go unmissed with these eye catching statement pieces. Here are five of my favourite finds…

Creating the Perfect Home Office

More and more we are finding we’re in need of an office at home, whether we are working from home or just need a place to store all our household paper work. You’ll be surprised how an office can fit into the most unlikely of spaces – under the stairs, a widow alcove, a hallway,…

Wall Art – Stickers

Looking for a way to personalise your wall with little expense? Have you thought of wall stickers?

wall art – bring out your inner artist

Finding it difficult to find art to match your décor? Have you thought of making your own? It doesn’t have to cost the earth to create your very own original piece of artwork. Photos, fabric on canvas, framed mementos, wall stickers or child’s paintings to name just a few.

What’s your style?

Have you found yourself bringing home beautiful treasures from your travels, flea markets or whilst out in nature, but been left wondering how to display them? Styling is the art of creating a visual impact with beautiful displays of collectibles. It’s about personalising your space with the objects and those special finds that you love.…

bright thinking

With summer drawing to a close, here are some quick and simple ways how to ensure you can still bring light into your home.