Amara's Kitschmas trend ticks all of my Christmas decor boxes: Pink - tick! Irreverent - tick! Luxurious - tick! Shiny and sparkly - tick! Confectionary-as-Christmas-theme - tick! This made choosing from the wide selection of decor deliciousness very difficult, as you can imagine. But choose I did...
Read MoreWhy your floor should tell a story
When it comes to checking out the most on-trend interiors, there’s only one place to look: down. That’s because nowadays the hottest of homes, most hipster of hotels and brilliant of bars all have one thing in common: wow-factor floors...
Read MoreHome truths: how to make your pad truly fabulous
If it’s true what they say that messing up is the best way to learn, then I’m quite the home decor expert. And now with a fair few houses, clients and styling projects under my belt, I feel just about qualified to offer up a few home truths of my own…
Read MoreHow to escape the kids in style
If I were you, I'd be reluctant to read a blow-by-blow account of how I spent a blissful, boozy night away from head-locks, homework-based whining and Paw Patrol. I mean, what's in it for you, right? Well, how about I promise to try and be entertaining, while providing practical tips on how you can have a similar experience?
Read MoreSHOCK NEWS! A maximalist falls for Scandi style
I've been pretty sniffy about Scandi style in the past. I've haw-hawed at Hyyge, poo-pooed the pared-back colour palette and shied away from the bare walls and empty spaces. But what I'd failed to realise is how Scandi subtleties are the very definition of less is more. Or that less actually CAN be more...
Read MoreBehind the scenes on my B&Q video
When B&Q asked me a few weeks ago if I'd make a film for them about decorating your home for autumn I was 80% excited and only 10% terrified/worried my mouth would look weird (the final 10% went on thinking about chocolate).
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWhy you need to go Scandi Boho and how to get the look
If you’re a colour lover maximalist like me, chances are the concept of ‘Scandi’ décor doesn’t really do it for you. But hold on just a minute, because there’s a new Scandi in town: introducing the home décor aesthetic increasingly seen in some of the world’s coolest homes…Scandi Boho!
Read MoreMillennial Pink is SO last century: so what’s next?
Like it or not, all good trends must come to an end. So what’s the natural progression from plants on pink? Presenting my new décor obsession: Cactus on Copper!
Read MoreChoosing the right rug with Wendy Morrison
Read on for exclusive info on the inspo behind Wendy’s beautiful rug designs, plus tips on choosing the right rug for your room, decorating when you have little floorsplashers, and her next big project for John Lewis…
Read MoreInside Anna Atwal's fabulous designer townhouse
When I posted a phone snap of Anna Atwal's perfectly pink Edinburgh drawing room on Instagram recently, it's safe to say it was a huge hit: "Looks delicious" "Total house crush" and "Wow. Wow. Wow. Anna has amazing taste" were just a few of the superlative comments...
Read MoreRace you to the beauty counter: it's Clinique + Jonathan Adler!
Today's announcement that Jonathan Adler has teamed up with Clinique to create a limited edition of fabulously packaged make-up is excellent news for both our faces AND our dressing tables.
Read MoreAll hail the…High Street Heroes!
The high street is wise to our growing desire for gorgeous, on-trend, Instagrammable home décor, and is working harder than ever to produce stylish-yet-affordable pieces and save the day. To interior heaven...and beyond!
Read More5 fantastic reasons to feed kids outside
It’s no secret: I don’t love cooking. When I’m hungry I don’t want to cook; I want to eat RIGHT NOW. And when I’m not hungry I don’t want to think about food; I want to be otherwise engaged. That’s before we even get onto grocery shopping (scream face emoji)...
Read MoreThe rug that's about to break Instagram
Instagram is full of home decor that pops up in the pixels time and again, inspiring love, lust and #ihavethisthingwithfloors. The first interior item I think of in these terms is a cool Moroccan-style rug from La Redoute...
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