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print on demand

So you know how I'm always going on about alternatives to wallpaper and how big canvases are a great way to get colour/pattern/art on your walls? How about ordering one (or more!) from a museum...

May 12, 2013 Like

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love your home

I've been inspired to write this weeks post by an overheard conversation. It was between two girls on the train and went something like this: "How's your new place?""Yeah, it's really nice...quite...

May 6, 2013 Like

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weekend craft - patterned canvas

I've mentioned this before, but a great way to get some color and/or pattern on to your walls is to use fabric stretched over canvas. Easy to do and reasonably cheap it makes for a great weekend...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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weekend craft - no-sew cushion cover

The V&A Shop have just launched a new range of fabrics inspired by the V&As archive and produced by Westminster Fibers. The fabrics are available by the metre or in handy single packs of 'fat...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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nbtr on Instagram

I have to confess, some weeks it's just impossible to find the time to blog... this week was one of those weeks. However, it doesn't mean I'm not thinking about and being inspired by all sorts of...

Apr 7, 2013 Like

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April inspiration

It's that time of year when all the blogs and magazines run a 'Spring Special' mainly full of bright greens and fresh yellows to get us in the mood for lighter days and warmer weather. While I do...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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bedtime reading - Decorating With Style

Decorating With Style - Abigail Aherne Quadrille publishing £16.99 Published 28th March 2013 Who?Abigail Aherne is an internationally renowned designer, writer, TV presenter and owner of Atelier...

Mar 17, 2013 Like

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Renting can mean moving more frequently and having to adapt to a bit of unpredictability in terms of new space. I'm a great believer in renting unfurnished if possible and purchasing items you love...

Feb 17, 2013 Like

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bedtime reading - The Iconic Interior

This book isn't exactly bed time reading, it's scale and size requires a study surface or at least a comfy chair with a side table to accommodate it comfortably. Published last year by Thames &...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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home security - 10 tips for a safe home

2012 ended on a pretty bum note in our house, as we were burgled on Christmas Eve. We were at our respective parents for the holidays and I had a phone call from our landlady on Christmas morning...

Jan 15, 2013 Like

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Happy New Year & Happy Home

I like January. It's full of good intentions and endless possibilities for the year ahead. It's also a great time to take stock and set some goals for the coming year. I've been a bit slack on the...

Jan 6, 2013 Like

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bedtime reading - The Meaning of Home by Edwin Heathcote

Edwin Heathcote is the architecture critic for the Financial Times, authoring a column entitled 'The Symbolic Home', which is where many of the essays contained in this book started life. While...

Nov 4, 2012 Like

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new season finds - M&S & John Lewis

I love Autumn, the nights are drawing in, it's time to start wrapping up warm, time for comfort food... and time for all my favourite shops to launch their new ranges! I don't know why, but the...

Oct 10, 2012 Like

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september inspiration - fade to grey

The colour of the moment is grey. It's everywhere, in hundreds of shades from the palest whisper to the darkest hues, from beigy greys to inky bluish tones and from matt to shiny silver. It's easy...

Sep 4, 2012 Like

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objects of desire

This installment of 'objects of desire' is a two-parter as there was just so much to choose from! However, I'm not going to tell you which shop or range these are selected from until the end of the...

Aug 30, 2012 Like

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housing in crisis

Last week there was much debate on housing issues, largely bought about by leading think tank Policy Exchange presenting their idea that councils should sell off their high value housing stock when...

Aug 26, 2012 Like

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bathroom bliss - part two

Last week I wrote about how to get your rented bathroom into a habitable state. Once the hard work of cleaning and repairing is done, you can get stuck in to the fun bit... accessories! Think of...

Aug 19, 2012 Like

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bathroom bliss - part one

Let's face it, the rented bathroom has the potential to be one of the most nightmarish of rooms. Bad tiles, mouldy shower, limescale encrusted taps and best not to even mention toilets. The legacy...

Aug 2, 2012 Like

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al fresco dining

Summer's here! Well, for a week at least, according to the last forecast I looked at, so time to make the most of it. One of my very favourite things in the summer is to come home from work and eat...

Jul 22, 2012 Like

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nothin' but the holiday cottage

Last month I was fortunate enough to reside at a different rented residence for a week, a stunning converted barn in the Lake District to be precise. I've had a lot of British holidays over the...

Jul 19, 2012 Like

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objects of desire - Marcel Wenders for M&S

Could it be that good old British institution M&S are the most underrated purveyors of contemporary home ware? Last season saw them collaborate with top Designers Terence Conran AND Marcel Wenders....

Jul 11, 2012 Like

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design heroes - Terence Conran

This week I was lucky enough to see two of my interior design heroes, when design legend Sir Terence Conran was in conversation with LivingEtc editor Suzanne Imre at the V&A. To say I was excited...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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urban jungle - grow your own herbs

Whether youre an experienced gardener, or a complete novice, growing your own herbs is a must. For the beginner, they are easy to grow and look after, so theyre a perfect way to start gardening....

Jun 5, 2012 Like

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a two pipe problem - letterpress workshop

Last weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to attend a letterpress workshop, run by Stephen Kenny from Two Pipe Problem Press. Ive been obsessed with text and lettering for years, so I jumped at...

May 27, 2012 Like

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behind closed doors - Jack & Lakisha

One of things I love most about my favourite magazines and blogs, is seeing real houses. Im interested to see what other people have done with their homes, what furniture theyve chosen, how theyve...

May 20, 2012 Like

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home office - desks & accessories

Most of us have a home computer or laptop these days, making it virtually essential to have some kind of space to work. Even if you dont work from home, chances are youll be spending time...

Apr 22, 2012 Like

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spring cleaning part 2 - the dirty work

Lets face it, cleaning isnt exciting, very few people enjoy it and there are plenty of better, more interesting things you could be doing with your time, right? However, like bills and all the...

Apr 15, 2012 Like

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spring cleaning part 1 - book review

Im a self confessed neat freak and one of those people who actually likes cleaning. This might seem odd to some people, but Im happiest when my home is clean and tidy and looking its best. It...

Apr 11, 2012 Like

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