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All in Inspiration
Yes two years on I am still blogging as Skirting Boards & Chandeliers which has also evolved into a thriving business so I thought it a good idea to take stock and reflect on my favourite moments of the last 12 months and where I’m heading in the next few months. I’m also sharing 10 things I’ve learnt that might help someone starting their own business and blog that I wish I’d know at the beginning. Enjoy and let me know what you’d like to write about next too!
Here are some interior design books on my coffee table that have inspired me on my own journey as I try to make my home really reflect who I am. There is colour inspiration as well as how to pick the right white for your scheme as well as countless tips, tools and ideas from some very talented people in the industry. Go on treat yourself!
Do you buy home magazines anymore? Do you even buy books any more or do you read them on your kindle or iPad? The relevance of buying home magazines when you can get endless interiors inspiration online is a issue that has been batted around interiors circles in recent months and one that I've had on my mind recently too. So why bother buying home magazines anymore? A few months ago my answer to this question would be very different...
Green is the next in my colour series and I have the talented botanical Artist Charlotte Argyrou giving us the lowdown on 3 trends that can help us use this colour with style in our homes. She also helps us understand a bit more about this hue and there is a little insight into her process. Go have a read for some serious inspiration!
We all use white in our homes but do we do it because it's the best option or because we aren't sure what else to do! Here are some of my very personal thoughts on decorating with white and how we can do it more successfully! There are some top tips on getting to grips and understanding our own style too which for me is the secret to great design and creating rooms that we love. This is the first in a whole series where I am going to be putting the spotlight on different colours...
Bedrooms are meant to be a place of tranquility and peace and the decor can really add to our enjoyment and rest. But where do you start when decorating your bedroom? What are the big things you mustn't forget about? Keep reading for my 8 tips to get the the room of your dreams (pun intended)!
We can get interior inspiration from ANYWHERE! Read the story of how a trip to the Cuban jungle has made me fall in love with all things botanical especially palm and large leaf prints and look at my list of favourite wallpapers inspired by these trends.
Enter the stylish home of Julian and Miranda and get a few tips of how to give your place the WOW factor. From lighting to accessories to furniture there are lots of affordable ideas to make your home unique and expressive of your personality. Enjoy!
There is some serious interior design inspiration from the current series The Handmaid's Tale - teal sitting rooms, dark moody kitchens, glass pannelled rooms and jungle inspired indoor gardens. Swoon and enjoy!
Interesting ways to hang things on your walls and more inspiration.
I find Art Galleries are one of the best places to get interiors inspiration. Colour and texture combinations can give great ideas as well as how busts are placed in front of colourful walls or the rooms themselves can inspire us. The Tate Britain is one of my favourite places in London and on a recent visit I got so many ideas for interior design.
