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How to add Milennial Pink to your home decor

It is official. The most admired colour of recent times is going nowhere just yet. It is stronger than ever and it is considered the new neutral. Say hello again to millennial pink. We have known it as blush, pale pink, pinky peach, muted salmon, even ironic pink as it's not too girly. Now known as millennial pink it is hotter than ever, one of this year's biggest trends but also one close to the heart of many interior obsessed people I know and it will last way past the trend for those.  But where has it all started? British Vogue has the answer:  I cannot agree more. At home, you can find it everywhere, starting with my clothes, shoes and make up but...

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BizMums Awards - Thank you!

Recently I got the amazing news that I am a finalist for not one, but two BizMums awards! Yes, me! I had to look again as I was tagged on Facebook to make sure it was really meant for me, and yes, among amazingly strong women there I was.    It's been a tough 11 months in this journey but I wouldn't have done any of what I did if it wasn't for the huge support I get, so THANK YOU to everyone following and supporting me on social media, readers of my blog, and my lovely customers! I am so happy to be a finalist in the New Business Award and Inspirational Mum Award Categories!  Only a year ago I...

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Before & After: A Blush Tropical Hallway

For my latest project, my goal was to turn a dark hallway into a light and bright space. A hallway should not be ignored or forgotten, so this time, for one of my favourite before & after posts, I am revealing our hallway. It was the darkest room in our home, with only one small window, and no other source of natural light, topped up with dark beige walls and a light fitting that did not really work for the space. We have been here for over a year but with so many other rooms taking priority, we finally only just got round to giving the hallway some TLC. here is how it looked before (the not so glam photos of when...

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A chance to win with Ideal Home

Have you got a room makeover in mind? Just moved home and need to redecorate? Then this is for you... we are running an exciting competition with ideal home and i did not want you to miss out!  If this is your first time visiting us, this is a little something about what we do:Bring inspired practical family living and beautiful patterns to your home by adding one of our wallpapers to your favourite rooms. Ranging from beautiful designs for your bedroom and living room to minimalist and fun designs for your children's bedrooms and play room. The Room Alive wallpaper is designed and printed in the UK using paper from sustainable sources and organic ink pigments.The Room Alive minimalist designs work in...

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Bright Yellow Accents: guest bedroom reveal

It seems like the perfect time of year for a bright yellow themed post!If you've been here before you may have already seen the first stage of our guest bedroom makeover, when it went from four magnolia walls to two dark blue ones contrasting with a monochrome headboard. It lifted the room up already enough to not make me want to run out every time I was in there.But something was still missing, a bit of warmth to be exact. That's where the second stage of the makeover came in.i had neon pink or bright yellow in mind so i reached out to my insta-fam and their great taste, and the decision was made, yellow it was... (thank you insta-friends!)Let's look...

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