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I’m kicking off 2021 in style, with two super-exciting projects I can’t wait to get stuck into. First up is my dream role as the new Editor of this fantastic magazine. And then, on top of that, having decided during lockdown that we (my OH and our 11-year-old twins) had outgrown our current family home, I’m also moving house! My home is so much to me – it’s my creative outlet, my sanctuary, and is at the very heart of my family life. I’m so lucky that my job means I get a front-row seat when it comes to seeing the most inspiring real homes, as well as the top decorating ideas and must-have products out there. When it comes to making the very best of the home you have,…
See in the new year with a clink of Elysia glasses. The vintage-inspired coupes feature intricate cut glass detailing that will bring Gatsby vibes to the occasion, even if it's scaled down this year. 3 of the best… COCKTAIL ACCESSORIES…
Wilko SUGAR PLUM LUXE Glittering metallics meet candy hues for a feminine festive look George Home SANTA’S RESORT Create a whimsical seasonal scheme with kitsch motifs in classic red and white Next Home SERENE NEUTRALS Combine natural shades and cosy textures for a grown-up festive feel Dunelm FOLKY BRIGHTS Step into a Scandi-inspired Christmas with cute characters in contemporary shades…
RICH VS NEUTRAL Dulux has chosen the warm neutral Brave Ground as its colour of the year, while Graham & Brown has gone for Epoch, a rich and intense shade of plum. Despite being light and dark, both bring a cocooning sense of comfort to a room. Match Epoch with other vivid colours for drama or lighter hues of lavender and heather for a softening effect. Flexible Brave Ground will pair with many other palettes or use alone to create a restorative sanctuary. Which shade would you choose? Conscious Christmas Newly launched shop Thie is focusing on plastic-free products and future heirloom decorations. Along with an adorable array of bristle animals and novelty glass baubles, we love the colourful, thick paper sacks that can be personalised and re-used. Order by…
A timeless classic in the world of fashion, it’s no wonder that animal print is seeing another resurgence on the interiors catwalks this season, and finding its way into our Christmas décor, too. From luxurious leopard prints to chic monochrome zebra stripes, have fun introducing a few accent pieces into your scheme for a classy, rather than garish, take on the trend.…
Keen to find a new home for herself and her sons, Jack and Ned, following her divorce, as soon as Colleen drove into this estate she knew she wanted to live here. ‘It was near the boys’ schools, close to their dad’s home and was in an ideal location for my business,’ she says. ‘The house had been neglected and needed everything doing to it, but my ex-husband and I had done a lot of work on my previous home, a converted barn, so having to renovate didn’t faze me. I just wanted it all finished in time for Christmas. First steps Despite the state of the house we moved in straight away, in January 2019. The walls were painted in a ghastly yellow, the carpet was threadbare with holes…
