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Before & After: A girls bedroom makeover

We have been living in our current home for a year now, time is flying by! At the end of last year we started decorating my daughter's bedroom, we should have done it sooner however we were waiting for the wallpaper to be ready as it was the starting point and inspiration for her bedroom decor. Not to mention that since we moved we also decorated the living room, master bedroom, study, guest bedroom and renovated the ensuite - it was a very busy year! But getting back to this girly makeover... the room beforeWhen we moved in, the room couldn't look further from what we envisioned for a toddler's bedroom. Dark burgundy feature wall sitting next to lilac walls, skirting boards...

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How to get the Boho look

Scandi-Boho is a trend that is becoming more and more appreciated recently in the Interiors world. We are all way too familiar with the Scandinavian look. But really, what is Boho-chic, Bohemian, Eclectic? At the end of last year I wrote about upcoming trends for 2017 along with many other bloggers and experts which you can read here, and these are the predictions that really stood out...serenity, balance, raw & rustic, bringing nature inBoho brings most of that, and it can also be easily combined with the other currently loved trends: Scandinavian, Hygge and Slow Living.Have you seen any of the below lately and fallen in love with it, or have you been a fan of them for a while?  random, unconventional and...

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Blush, white and grey: Home Accessories Inspiration

Last year I wrote a post about Blush, White and Grey Inspiration for the bedroom (you can read it here) and it is my most read blog post to date!! I'm glad that you liked the selection of bedroom images I've picked to inspire you.Blush is a colour that has been taking the world of interiors and fashion by storm, and it is so versatile! The more you use it, the more you want to use it. Plus, combine it with white and grey and you have the most dreamy combo for those seeking a break from the all black & white look. So I figured, since it's also a combo really close to my heart, I'd take it one step further! And...

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Wallpaper and Shop Launch!

It's been a while! If you follow me on social you will know that we took a break to work behind the scenes to take The Room Alive to the next level. I have so many exciting things to share with you, from how I got into the small business journey, to my daughter's bedroom makeover and more!Today though, I am so excited to make a couple of announcements: We are launching today our online store!I have curated a collection of home decor accessories that I hope you will love. My first criteria when curating this collection was whether I would have the items in my own home! So if they've ended up in the shop, it's because I would personally...

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