Inspiring Ideas From Far Away Places 1: Nova Scotia
May 23, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you are looking for inspiring ideas to decorate a room in your house, then maybe you want to think about Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is part of Canada and has a rich diverse culture, having indigenous people from around the world that live there. It is also the world’s number one exporter of Christmas [...]
Modern Bedroom Ideas 7: A Touch of Romance
April 17, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
To many people their bedroom is their sanctuary, it is the room they go to when they want to relax and get away from it all, a little oasis in the whole of the house. Then it will come as no surprise that many people want to enhance their bedroom by adding a touch of [...]
Simple Decorating Ideas 4: Fun and Fresh Window Treatments
March 17, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
It is easy to neglect the windows when it comes to designing or decorating your home. One reason they may be getting left behind is due to the sheer cost of replacing all the window coverings in the home at one time. A single curtain or blind may not seem very expensive, however when you [...]
Bedroom Decorating Trends 4: Boost The Style Of Your Bedroom
March 10, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you visit hotels occasionally, there are some that offer you more luxury and comfort than you have at home. For most people, this occasional outing might be related to a holiday and others might need to stay in hotels many nights per year, on business. Regardless, there are some features you can take home [...]
How To Get This Year’s Looks – Vintage Glamour
February 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In this post we’re going to look at Vintage Glamour with our main focus being on the bedroom as this dreamy look is ideal for a bedroom make-over. In this style we also see the main stay colours being creams, ivory, beige and taupe. Think along the lines of floaty textiles which are brought together [...]
Pondering Over Pastels 6: Pastel Greens
January 30, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This week has been all about decorating the home with pastel colours and we have looked at every colour family but one – green. Pastel greens are one of the most soothing of the bunch and are a popular choice in bedrooms and bathrooms. If you like to live with soft colours and have a [...]
Pondering Over Pastels: How To Successfully Use Pastels
January 24, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This week we’re going to look at using pastels and the wonderful effects that can be created using
these softer and more natural tones within your home.
Interior designers often run up against the problem of rooms that look and feel cramped and
crowded. Often, it is more than just a look and feel; many rooms are simply [...]
Beginner’s Fabric Guide 3 Silk
January 5, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Silk has been a popular fabric for what seems like an eternity – we are exited to discuss this beautiful material in our next instalment of the ‘beginner’s fabric guide’. Besides, I think you would be disappointed if we didn’t! A natural protein fibre that is most commonly obtained from the cocoons of the Mulberry [...]
Snug As A Bug In A Rug 2: Restful Bathrooms
December 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
That reminds me, I must find the time to take a long soak in the bathtub – running around preparing for Christmas, my body could do with some relaxation. I wouldn’t want this of course if my bathroom wasn’t inviting; it is okay sinking into hot water – but it won’t feel so restful if [...]
Fabric Face-lifts 2: Upholstery Fabric Choices
November 30, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
When home furnishings are upholstered, it is the quality and style of the fabric used that is first seen and appreciated. On the downside, it is the upholstery that can be the downfall of your décor when you think how easy it is to become worn down or unclean. It is an important factor then, [...]
