Jane Mackay, the journalist who wrote this feature in Luxury Edinburgh (a glossy magazine published by The Herald), actually took the time to come to my Edinburgh book launch at The Principal Hotel in Edinburgh’s George Street, and interview me in real life…
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Walls in Nancy’s Blushes by Farrow & Ball/ Photo: from Farrow & Ball How to Decorate by Joa Studholme & Charlotte Cosby, Mitchell Beazley 2016
How to choose the perfect pink paint
Want to paint the town - or at least a room - pink, but struggling to find the perfect shade? The Pink House is here to help! We caught up with Charlotte Crosby, Head of Creative at Farrow & Ball, and Annie Sloan, queen of chalk paint, to get their top tips for using pink in your home, whatever vibe you’re trying to achieve…
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The big Pink House bedroom reveal – Before/After
“There are two things I definitely don’t want in our new bedroom,” said the Pink House Husband last summer, “And that’s pink walls and patterned wallpaper.” Read on for the tale of my bedroom renovation, AKA how I stuck to the PHH’s brief but still ended up with the pink, patterned bedroom of my dreams…
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A room of my own: my study renovation revealed!
I was delighted when the Pink House Husband agreed I could claim this room for my own (although I think that had more to do with the fact that I promised to use the space to store all extraneous cushions and scented candles than any altruistic motive)...
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The Pink House London kitchen BEFORE/AFTER: Part 1
When we bought The Pink House London it was a vision in shades of beige, which at least makes for some striking reveals as I colour it in, room by room. The kitchen is no exception. So here you go – before/after shots of the first stage of my renovation of this room…
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The Pink House on the cover of The Sunday Times Home
Here I am on the cover of The Sunday Times Home matching my Bella Freud jumper to the pink of Farrow & Ball 'Nancy's Blushes' front door. Inside there's a rare shot of all the Pink House Dwellers on our spanking new Sofas & Stuff 'Wadenhoe' corner sofa...
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Emily wasn't listening when the fish said she'd taken on too much
Renovation deflation: lessons I’ve learned this week
I’m recklessly ignoring the unwritten Renovation Rule Book, and trying to do too many things in too short a time frame, with not enough information, and only the merest hint of approval from the Pink House Husband (i.e. I haven’t actually told him what I’m up to)...
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Anna Adwal from Pad Lifestyle's beautiful living room adheres to Rule 6: "Fabulous is essential"/Photo: Susie Lowe
The 7 rules of Home Decor School
The kids are back at school and I’m here sporting my school mistress mortar board to give a little lecture on the home décor rules that’ll ensure your living spaces pull up their style socks, sharpish! So if everyone’s sitting comfortably, then I’ll begin…
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