Preparing For Christmas 3 – Cosy Guest Rooms
November 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Guest rooms may not be used often, so it easy to let the décor go downhill; with Christmas just around the corner though, you are going to have to do something about those tired looking guest rooms! We all know how the festive season can suck the pennies out of us, so you will be [...]
Unstoppable Colour Trend Grey 2 – In The Bathroom
October 26, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
I can’t imagine where you have been if you didn’t already know about the unstoppable colour trend grey – right from the beginning of the year it has been fighting its very own corner – now grey is absolutely everywhere! Grey bathrooms definitely work whether we are using them in combination with a monochrome black [...]
Love Your Colourful Kitchen 3 – Rich Reds
October 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Red is a bold and daring colour but one that can work really well in stylish kitchens. Furthermore, working with this colour is never as difficult as you would first expect – especially if you have a good connection with it in the first place! This rich hue is said to arouse one’s appetite and [...]
Love Your Colourful Kitchen 2: Vibrant Greens
October 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Can we really get enough of the colour green? The answer is no – which is why we are taking it with much anticipation to the kitchen! Vibrant greens, muted greens – they bring an earthy quality to the home and although they are notable for their soothing nature, they too can spark creativity and [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 3 – British Colonial Style
September 29, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The British Colonial style is well-loved and has been since its arrival in the late 19th century – when the British Empire had poked its way into all other continents. In Asia, Africa and India, the locals began to make the British feel at home by replicating the current British furniture designs. The only difference [...]
Fabulous Film Decorating Inspiration! 7 – The Godfather
September 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
A part of me is sad that this series is coming to an end; but then I am quite excited to reveal our final film – The Godfather! Nothing quite like going out with a bang; it is a classic, it is loved by all generations and most importantly – it gives us a great [...]
Fabulous Film Decorating Inspiration! 6 – Fantastic Mr. Fox
September 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
I couldn’t help myself from using the animated Fantastic Mr. Fox in our series on film decorating inspiration – you might need a good imagination for this and the ability to interpret; but I think that you will soon unearth the decorating styles found within the film. To give you a hint at what I [...]
Mission Possible 5 – To Update Your Kitchen On A Budget
August 27, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Special Agent TF, your mission is to update our kitchens on a budget. We spend so much time in our family kitchens and yet the décor is uninviting, uninspiring and in dire need of a refreshing update. We would greatly appreciate some easy tips and ideas for a stunning makeover – without the expense!
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A Room With A View 5 – A Room With A View Over Hills and Dales
July 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
How very lucky you are to have a home in the countryside overlooking the natural rolling shapes of the hills and dales! You certainly could take advantage of this fascinating view by bringing a touch of nature within your home and giving your windows the perfect treatments to look out over the tumbling landscape. Like [...]
Style Revival – Part 3 – 1940’s
June 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The 1940’s interior design style is often referred to as ‘vintage’ and ‘nostalgic’. The overall look was easy on the eye and created a comfortable and family-orientated atmosphere. To be vintage doesn’t have to mean that all of your belongings and furnishings are hand-me-downs or from yester-year – you can buy new items that resemble [...]
