Last Minute Christmas 2: Choose Your Christmas Style
December 7, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Us last minute Christmas folks are of quite a high number – we are about equal though, to those who breeze through their Christmas planning and have everything complete in the first week of December (if not before). It is this breed of Christmas folk that find decorating and choosing a festive style a real [...]
Unstoppable Colour Trend Grey 1 – In The Kitchen
October 25, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The weather is getting really cold outside now, but that hasn’t stopped the unstoppable colour trend grey – you would think we would be choosing any other colour to decorate with, that doesn’t remind us of the ever-imposing grey skies!
That being said, grey is rather beautiful isn’t it? I for one have been all for [...]
How To Part 3 – How To Fit Roller Blinds
August 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
There will always be a first time for everything and sometimes you will need guidance to get the best results. That is why we have a collection of how to guides to help you with your home decorating. This time we are taking on the task of fitting roller blinds – an easy task to [...]
Style Revival – Part 6 – 1970’s New Wave
June 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Interior styles of the 1970s are often referred to as being ‘retro’ and we hope to shed some light on what defined the decade in terms of home design and decorating. The sixties flower power obsession and clashing colours were toned down but not completely eradicated.
This was really a transitional period where pinpointing a particular [...]
Design Style Take A-Ways – Part 2 – Chinese
March 30, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Chinese interior styles are influenced by ancient Chinese traditions, philosophy and arts. Colour schemes are bold, traditional styles include red due to its associations with philosophical and nationalistic overtones. Beautifully carved furniture and gloss or lacquered finishes are seen, along with patterns which include dragons and other mythical scenes.
Colourful pottery, paintings and folding screens are [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 7 – Epilogue
March 28, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
In the final part of this mini series I have five great tips, ideas and suggestions taken from the series and neatly packaged them into this friendly epilogue for you to enjoy!
Saying a glad farewell to winter and seeing the return of spring invokes new beginnings and life style changes for many. Whether this is [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 6 – Entrances, Stairs And Landings
March 27, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
First impressions really do count so you should always bear this in mind every time you open your front door! Be realistic – do you like what you see or do you groan at the mess and clutter?
Entrances, stairs and landings should be kept as clutter free as possible at all times. If you don’t [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 5 – Dining Rooms
March 26, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you want to bring a touch of spring into your dining room let your windows do the talking! Use combinations of classic and modern full length curtains in a colour which tones with your walls.
It’s a good idea to remember the mixing plain with patterns if you’re not particularly adept at mixing patterns with [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 3 – Bathrooms
March 24, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Bring a fresh new look at your bathroom this spring by opting for a completely white décor. This will sit very nicely with the trend to return to white bathroom suites, to add touches of spring simply place lime green foliage plants as part of your accessorising.
Bathrooms have moved away from being cluttered and cramped [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 1 – Loft Apartments
March 8, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Open space living is not only very fashionable it’s a fabulous way to save money when either renting or buying a home. Buying a loft apartment which has had little done to it in way of decorating or design leaves you a wonderful blank canvass on which to make your own individual impression!
You’ll need to [...]
