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A January mini makeover with a Bold New Rug

Do you also get that feeling that you need to give your home a mini makeover in January as everything feels 'so last year' (sorry I had to!) This is what the first weeks of January are about... Getting ready for the New Year and mixing things up.  Check what I did to mix things up in the living room this time!  

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Five ways to create the most stunning Christmas Dinner Table

After weeks of decking the halls, the big day is almost upon us and almost all the focus will turn to the dinner table, there is still time to get some inspiration to turn your Christmas table into one your guests will remember for years to come.  Last week I shared the stunning work of stylist Marianne Cotterill in the tables she styled for Calligaris and LivingEtc event, for inspiration you'll be swooning over. Today is about the little touches you can add to your table that will make all the difference.

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Before & After: Bathroom Reveal

I have been talking about it for so long that I can almost not believe it is finally done! The bathroom renovation was due to happen at the end of August but we had so many setbacks and challenges, delays from the builder, amongst other things, that we have only just finished it a couple of weeks ago.  Check out the Before & After here...

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Christmas Dinner Table Inspiration with LivingEtc and Calligaris

Last week I went to the LivingEtc and Calligaris Christmas Event in their showroom in London, and it was full of designer inspiration on how to set your Christmas table, with the awesome Marianne Cotterill (LivingEtc stylist) presenting how she found the came up with the concept for her designs and her mood boards for the two set ups, keep reading to check them out - you won't want to miss the hanging ferns and glitter-dipped feathers...

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Will copper be big in 2017? Will green be the colour du jour? 2017 Interior Trends

A few weeks ago i was asked to write about luxury interior trends for 2017. I was happy to contribute as I love seeing what's coming up and keeping in touch with bloggers and experts, sharing with you what is up and coming or any new hot brands to watch. So I have made my predictions on three interior trends for 2017. Keep reading to find where copper stands! 

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