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The shops are full of gorgeous new spring/summer products and, while I’m not a slave to trends, I can’t help but get a little bit excited, because who knows what I might spot and what new direction it might take a room in? Last spring, I bought patterned bed linen for the first time ever, and now it’s an obsession – I even buy fabric to make my own (I’m not exactly a dab hand with a sewing machine, but I can do straight lines…)! The team have scouted out the best buys out there, so I hope you’ll browse this issue with an anything-could-happen attitude and you’re prepared to be surprised and delighted! After poring over every detail of the fabulous real homes in this issue (from p20), I’m…
3 of the best… TRAVEL MUGS…
TESCO Homely pastels Create a relaxing feel with irresistible textures and sugar almond shades GEORGE HOME Mellow yellow Sunny shades and seaside motifs evoke happy memories of days at the beach DEBENHAMS Mono Savanna Take influence from tribal prints in black, white and terracotta for an ethnic vibe SAINSBURY’S Spring Scandi Team mint and coral with geo shapes and grey wire accents for a modern look…
THE £299 SOFA FROM JOHN LEWIS The House by John Lewis range is designed to adapt to small spaces and multi-use rooms, at an affordable price. But that hasn’t compromised the design credentials. The standout star of the 200-piece collection is the Sweep sofa – the curved arm detail and slimline proportions make it a modern masterpiece. Own Celia Birtwell’s iconic designs The British Heart Foundation Shop and designer Celia Birtwell have teamed up for an exclusive range of home accessories. Famed for her dress designs in the Sixties and Seventies, Birtwell’s signature floral prints will not only bring a fresh spring-like flourish to your home, but it’ll mean you’ve done your bit for charity, too. What will 2019 smell like? Yankee Candle have launched their first Scent of the…
The humble bumble bee and his chubby, rounded behind has promptly flown into our homes for some tranquillity. Adorning cushions, textiles and tableware, this elegant insect takes many guises, from Winnie-the-Pooh style simple black and yellow, to a more elegant and enchanting golden look, or even just a simple silhouette. However you embrace them, just bee-lieve us when we say, this is one trend you’ll bee seeing all over.…
1. Invest in natural oak Truly timeless, you’ll never regret buying classic oak furniture with its lovely grain and versatile colour. The finish works beautifully with all shades of green. 2. Decorate with plants More is more when it comes to houseplants. Find creative ways to display them with glazed hanging pots and living walls or DIY structures. 3. Add an ultramodern detail Work in a few subtle industrial accessories, with powder-coated wire lighting, galvanised furniture, and concrete planters and pots. 4. Add a geo print On a bedspread or accent cushion, it’ll give plain bedding a lift. Patterns tend to be very style-specific, but the joy of geometrics is that they work with any look. Modern glasshouse GET THE LOOK…
