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Wedding Registry: Pottery Barn Picks

Interior Design•Wedding

As you may know, our wedding planning has been coming along! From finding the venue to sending out our Save the Dates, there have been many exciting moments along the way. Don’t get me wrong, there have been plenty of frustrating moments (and a few, why are we doing this again moments), but planning our once in a lifetime day shared with the best friends and family is more than worth all of the frustrations. And, as you might imagine, registering for our wedding is definitely one of the most fun moments! Creating a Pottery Barn Wedding Registry has always something we’ve...

Four Ways to Improve your Home

Décor•Interior Design

Implementing a new interior design scheme or carrying out home improvements can seem daunting. Maybe your house is a little dated and calling out for a transformation, or perhaps it feels too small and you’re not quite sure how to make the most of the space. When you’re stuck in a decorating rut it can be hard to know where to start or what to change. Here are some home improvement ideas to inspire: Lighten and Brighten Installing new doors and windows is the perfect way to improve your home, both on the inside and out. Old window frames...

How to Create the Perfect Country Cottage Look in Your Home

Décor•Lifestyle

If you are interested in trying out a new interior look in your home then why not channel Country Cottage chic, a rustic look that is bang on trend. There are many different takes on this style and you can put your own stamp of individuality on it. Take a look at the tips below to see how you caneasily get this look in your own home. Print and Color Farmyard prints are a great way to bring country chic into your home, use prints with farmyard animals such as roosters and rabbits for items such as tea towels...

How to Make Every Inch Count in Your Family Bathroom

Interior Design

That old adage about waking up on the wrong side of bed can be misleading, can’t it? In fact, it’s those first few minutes after you open your eyes that genuinely define your day. Perhaps it’s seeing glorious sunshine streaming through the curtains to lift your spirits, or maybe it’s stubbing your toe as you clamber out of bed that leaves you with a face like thunder for the next 12 hours. These are the moments that can leave you at odds with the world or at one with it. So why is it that we don’t pay more...

Creating a Romantic Look for the Bedroom

Interior Design

The definition of a romantic bedroom will vary from person to person. Nevertheless, there are a few key elements that can be found in every romantic bedroom design no matter what the individual’s tastes and preferences happen to be. If you’re thinking about creating a romantic look for your bedroom, following these three simple instructions will help you to achieve the décor of your dreams. Finding Inspiration To create a romantic interior design look, the first thing you should do is find inspiration. There are many sources of romance you can turn to, which include: Novels, Plays and Poetry...

Luxurious Guest Bedroom Ideas

Décor•Interior Design

If you’re lucky enough to have a room in your home which can be used as a guest bedroom, you should make sure you’ve outfitted it appropriately. Of course, we don’t all need to be like Monica from Friends, spending hours upon hours obsessing over every little detail of your guest bedroom décor and furnishings. But having said that, a little bit of luxury does go a long way to making your guests feel comfortable and welcomed. Make the Most of Your Space When you get right down to it, the most luxurious element in any home isn’t an...

How to Turn your Small Bedroom into a Sleeping Sanctuary

Interior Design

Your bedroom should be a place to unwind and re-charge after a long day at the office. As a result, your bedroom décor should reflect this. Styling a small room can be challenging but with the right colour palette and home décor accessories, it really doesn’t have to be. With this in mind, here are four stylish design ideas for a small bedroom. Invest in Luxurious Linens Your bed should be the focal point of your room and as a result it should not be scrimped on. Small bedrooms usually only warrant a single bed like the ones from...

How to Style your Coffee Table for Summer

Décor•Interior Design•Lifestyle

Summer is just around the corner and if you haven’t got around to it yet, now is the time to style your coffee table for the summer months. Finding the perfect combination of home accessories to complement your coffee table can be tricky. With this in mind, here are a few tips and tricks to make styling your table simple. Fresh Flowers Nothing brightens up a bare coffee table like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Opt for seasonal blooms including Daisies, Sunflowers and Peonies as they will compliment your seasonal display. Having a fresh bunch of flowers on your...

Three Tips for Achieving Country Cottage Chic

Interior Design•Lifestyle

The always-popular country cottage look conveys simplicity, utility and cheeriness, and can be the perfect counter-balance for a busy, modern life. Contemporary décor is plain and unaffected. It’s a mere ornament, not a distraction. In the fast-paced modern world, we’re not meant to look around us too much. We no longer have time to pore over the intricate carved scrollwork of antique chests or the delicate patina of the table we eat from. We spend too much time focusing on what we want, and not enough to simply stop and enjoy what we have. It’s time to reclaim your...

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