I am definitely getting to the point in life when neat and lighter is preferable to solid and dependable. . . I have six dining chairs which will never fall over on their own, that’s a certainty. I struggle to lift one nowadays and yet, only a few years ago, I could sweep two at … [continue…]
Finding the perfect gift can sometimes be challenging, especially when you want to strike a balance between uniqueness and thoughtfulness. Thankfully, fruit baskets have emerged as a popular and versatile option, providing a delightful surprise for any occasion. From birthdays to housewarmings, let’s explore the best fruit baskets that will impress even the hardest-to-shop-for recipients. … [continue…]
The idea of decorating always used to worry the life out of me. But since hiring a lady painter and decorator, I was able to appreciate all the preparation steps that are taken before a job can be commenced. She likes to visit the prperty to be quoted for. Every part of the room to … [continue…]
When you feel the need for a change in your home style, it can be very tempting to rush out and do a blitz of all the huge out of town diy and decorating empriums. Coming back with sample cards, paint colours and fabrics all look very exciting and there’s that general buzz of ‘let’s … [continue…]
We’ve been looking round for some creative decorating and interior design ideas for quite some time. I particularly find it difficult to make decisions and we end up with several mood boards, thousands of ideas scrapped onto a mood board and after weeks of indecision, we’re still at the ‘shall we, shan’t we’ phase. I … [continue…]
We all have a different idea of what colours make us happy – that’s obvious from the wide range available in emulsions. I was amazed to see all the up todate and verry modern metal and element effect finishes. These look remarkably stylish when adjoinin an also very up to date wooden bark effect or … [continue…]
There is definitely a bonus side to the exhausting exercise of having one’s kitchen ripped out and replaced. Having lived in my rather lovely house for over twenty years, it was easy to see how lax I had become with regards to keeping up with decorating themes and trends. In fact I didn’t have any … [continue…]
We are never finished when we think the decorating job is completed. When we start a project, there is all the planning – ideas discussed and colour samples obtained. Once the theme of the new decor is agreed, getting those sample paint pots and small clips of fabric to suit is a prority – we’re … [continue…]
Ther is much to be taken into account when having a kitchen replaced. I started off thinking of hacving cabinets smartened up, worktops replaced completely and the tired and almost dead white goods replaced. As I discovered from someone nearby who had a partial kitchen jobbie, there are so many permutations that it can make … [continue…]
It’s quite an experience when you first start to look at changing your kitchen or bathroom. In these days of hi tech equipment, the ‘designer’ no longer sits there in front of you with a pad of graph paper, pencil in hand. It’s all CAD with 3D effects – for someone of my generation, which … [continue…]
I always like to swap my master bedroom furnishings around when the seasons change. If I can get the manpower, the bed is moved across the room to face the window – I like to be greeted by as much of the early winter rays as possible. There’s something about the different light that I … [continue…]
You know when you’ve entered a house of distrinctive design. Although before that, the front entrance and kerb appeal will hint to you about what to expect in the property. Has the front got beautiful windows, with gables or just plain setting but with attractively set lead panes? Has someone committed the grossest sin – … [continue…]
It’s fascinating watching a nearby home refurb project take shape. Those first ideas form and change over the weeks into a proper scheme by excited homeowner. Then comes quotes, and goes without saying that agreed plan, once put out to one or two local design/build studios will become a major project by the time … [continue…]
Whenever there’s a national crisis, and until March 2020, there have not been many such worries since the cessation of WW2 in 1945, people tend to become negative and this global pandemic has brought out the whiners and teeth gnashers. However bad a situation, as we know, there are always some good elements. We are … [continue…]
Funny how the rapidly approaching yuletide always brings out the sentimental side for some reason. Normally we wouldn’t be seen out with any fluffy or cosy – life is for living, but at an adult and very mature way. But when the winter comes and the christmas adverts start bearing down on us, we seem … [continue…]