How about I tell my story of the night at the Kensington Design Museum through the medium of photo captions? It might not be entirely accurate, but it could be vaguely amusing...
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Me and my Cole & Son Prism wallpaper - definitely a home decor 'do'
Home 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…
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The Pink House in The Sunday Times
Extremely honoured to have my Edinburgh home and Amara Interior Blog Awards 2017 'Best Written Blog' win in The Sunday Times' print edition on 29 October, as well as online.
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The joy of sweets - and M&S super-soft bedding
How 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?
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I'll take one of everything
SHOCK 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...
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Behind 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).
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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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Design by 2LG Studio/Photo: Megan Taylor
What pink means to me
Given that it’s basically just red with some white chucked in, pink’s impact is extraordinary. To pay homage to this most polarising of colours, I asked four pink-passionate, super-inspiring people to give me their take on this incredible colour...
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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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The Edinburgh house we left behind, complete with London bus blind/Photo: Susie Lowe
15 things I missed most about London
I'll be honest. There's the odd moment, when I'm lying on the mattress on my laminate London floor late at night, having been woken yet again by a barking dog or returning party goer, that I wonder what the hell I've done...
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The Pink House voted one of Sheerluxe's 'Best Instagram Accounts for Interiors'
It was a special moment when the very fabulous Sheerluxe (a site I have admired/drooled over for many months) chose The Pink House's Instagram account @pinkhouseliving (which, I'm proud to say, has more than 35,000 followers after less than 2 years) as one of its Best Instagram Accounts for Interiors in 2017.
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Nicola and her famous green sofa
How I won the interior war: Nicola Broughton, The Girl With The Green Sofa
During the day, Nicola is a high-flying business woman - an investment director investing in high tech businesses - but at night/weekends she's the driving force behind The Girl With The Green Sofa...
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Photo: El Ramla Hamra
Why 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!
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C.P. Hart's collaboration with House of Hackney: I'll take the lot please
3 beautiful blush and brass bathrooms my husband hates
Although I'm feeling the pressure to create a bathroom as Pinterest-popular as my last one, at least I have my trump card (surely we need another term - "obama card"?): PINK. And not just pink - blush pink and brass!
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The Pink House's new HQ in London! Pink front door coming soon...
Help! I’ve just moved house – where do I start?
Having just moved The Pink House HQ and a thousand tonnes of Lego from Edinburgh to London, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where to start when it comes to pimping a new pad. And so I thought I’d share those thoughts with you, lovely Pink House Guests...
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