Christmas Indulgences 6: From the Past
December 17, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Wouldn’t it lovely and a sheer indulgence to create a grotto inside your home to bring back the magic of Christmas and memories of childhood? Somehow past Christmases always seemed to be better. Maybe it’s the commercialism which has taken the magic out of Christmas for many. The stress and strain of modern lifestyles and [...]
Christmas Indulgences 4: Warming Spices
December 15, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Rich, warming spices are great colour combinations any time of the year, but especially at Christmas. The wonderful cocktail of colours brightens homes of all styles, from traditional to contemporary and can include an abundance of festive decorations or none at all and still look in keeping with the time of year.
Think along the lines [...]
Festive Interior Design Decoration Ideas 3: Bright & Cheery
November 30, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In today’s post we’re going to move away from traditional Christmas scenes and take a look at modern ways to decorate your home this year in a bright and cheery way! Focus on using bright colours to brighten up even the smallest of living rooms with a touch of whimsy mixed with some all time [...]
Interior Design Ideas – Looking Forward to Christmas – Guest Rooms
November 13, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Today we’re going to take a look at guest rooms and once again remind you that you need to consider carrying out a make-over now rather than leaving to the last minute and start panicking! Guest rooms play an integral role in making your guests feel welcomed into your home.
Start by clearing out the clutter [...]
Interior Design Ideas – Looking Forward to Christmas – Bathrooms
November 11, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This may not be quite as strange as it may sound! Many people are embracing the festival season head-on and adding decorations to every room in their home, including their bathroom – and why not, especially as bathrooms have become relaxation spa style retreats and are far more than a place in which to carry [...]
Pumpkin Hunt Results…the winners are?
November 10, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Our Pumpkin Hunt winners have been drawn and we’re pleased to announce the winners, who we’re picked at random from the hundreds of correct entries received.
Julie Cook won our 1st prize -
£100 gift voucher to spend at Terrys Fabrics.
Our three runners-up -
Each won £20 in gift vouchers
- Mark Whittaker
- Keith Banham
- Alexander Smith
Congratulations to all four winners – [...]
Interior Design Ideas – Looking Forward to Christmas – Kitchens
November 10, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
There’s little doubt that your kitchen will be a hive of activity of the festive season. As such, it’s now you should be focusing your attentions on a quick make-over before family and friends arrive and you become embroiled in preparing and cooking festive foods.
As with your lounge and dining room, having a really good [...]
Interior Design Ideas – Looking Forward to Christmas – Dining Rooms
November 8, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Today we’re going to take a look at some interior design ideas for your dining room. This is one room that you’ll definitely want to put a little extra effort into and as you’ll quite literally have enough on your plate on the day why not start making those little changes now, before you’re not [...]
Light Your World with Stylish Outdoor Lighting
January 25, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As memories of Christmas fade away alongside our overly full bellies we are still haunted by the commonly known images of large aluminous inflatable Santas and flashing snowmen parading outside our neighbours’ houses. Although festive and fun there is however ways to illuminate your exterior home throughout the year in a friendly yet fashionable way. [...]
Welcome the Christmas Spirit with Your Own Home Bar
December 20, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
If you consider yourself the ‘Hostess with the Mostess’ and love to entertain your friends and family; the perfect addition to your house would be a home bar. Whether large or small, every home can incorporate a bar area in to their kitchen, dining room, games room or lounge. Unlike common conceptions, your bar does [...]
