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Style Made Simple
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An interior design and style blog written by Interiors Journalist and Stylist Victoria Harrison. Full of simple style tricks and beautiful images.
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Thank you for reading

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for stopping by to read this blog over the past few years. I started writing it in the middle of the recession in 2008 when we all needed something...

03 feb 12

Happy Christmas

Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas break and a very Happy New Year Image credit: The Contemporary Home Filed under: Christmas

18 dec 11

Beat the clock – as featured in Cambridge News

I’ve been really busy recently working for the lovely Angel + Blume, so haven’t had time to post much here i’m afraid, but below is an Angel + Blume article I wrote for the Cambridg...

28 oct 11

Autumn is on its way…

As I pulled on my boots this morning, leaving my summer sandals firmly at the back of my wardrobe I could no longer avoid the fact that summer has all but disappeared for another year. But, as if to ...

20 sep 11

If you buy one thing – Vintage storage box

If you buy one thing… Make it this vintage storage box by Peacock Blue. Sturdy enough to outlast any flimsy plastic container, and with a vintage charm that you won’t find in Rymans, this...

19 sep 11

Next move into DIY and Gardens. I like.

Here are a few things I like about shopping in Next: Friendly staff, Good edited range of trend based accessories, Good store layout, Creative room set styling, Affordable prices. Here are a few thin...

15 sep 11

Trends for A/W 2011 Part one – Antlers aren’t going anywhere

I love Antlers. I don’t know why; it doesnt fit with my pared back aesthetic or sit happily with the fact that I was a vegetarian for 6 years, but there you go. I just love them. Obviously i...

31 jul 11

If you buy one thing – ‘Pair of Bluebirds’ pillowcases

If you buy one thing… Make it these ‘Pair of Bluebirds’ pillowcases designed by London based illustrator Karin Akesson. Who doesn’t want to fall asleep thinking ‘Tomorr...

29 jun 11

‘Timeless style with a modern edge’ Debenhams A/W 2011 Press show

There’s nothing I love more than a sneak preview of a new collection. I’ve been working on long-lead magazines for so long that my mind set is always six months ahead; if it’s hot a...

19 jun 11

Scents of Occasion – As featured in Cambridge Agenda

Hello, Hope you’ve all had a good week, i’ve been busy over at Angel + Blume with lots of article writing, so I thought i’d share a few of those on here with you so you don’t ...

11 jun 11

Styling Secrets: 3 is the magic number

Hello and welcome to the first in my new series of ‘Styling Secrets’. Over the past 8 years i’ve collected lots of tips and tricks to make an interior look inviting, welcoming and i...

29 may 11

Win! Exclusive Angel £70 Giveaway

Every so often you find a shop which fits so perfectly with your personal style and tastes that you immediately want to buy everything in it. When I first discovered Angel that was exactly the reacti...

22 may 11

Hotel du Vin Cambridge – A room with a view…and a private cinema

How do you beat a room with two roll top baths? (Click here for my two-bath blog post) Well, if you’re the Hotel du Vin Cambridge you top it by creating a suite with a pink roll top bath, its o...

17 may 11

If you buy one thing – Bird Cushion

If you buy one thing… Make it this chirpy cushion. I’m easily swayed by a bird motif and I love the vintage feel of this design. I also love the fact that it’s only £9 from Tesco. A...

13 may 11

And the winner is…

…Laura from High Street Home who is the winner of my Laura Ashley competition - the cushions will be on their way to you soon! The entries were all placed into my Emma Bridgewater mug (see abov...

08 may 11

Book Club – The Vintage Modern Home

Vintage? Modern? Home? This book title really ticked all my boxes so I was thrilled when it landed on my desk last week. Written by Katherine Sorrell it is packed with gorgeous images and practical ...

04 may 11

A Spring Palette

I love everything about this time of year. But I especially love the fact that Spring is when nature decides to fully endorse my all-time-favourite colour scheme: pink, white and green. I took my cam...

25 apr 11

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to all my readers! Hope you have a relaxing break Image credit: Vintage style bird ornaments by Red Lilly Filed under: Seasonal Tagged: birds vintage, decorations, decorative birds, east...

21 apr 11

Exclusive photos of Sir Terence Conran’s London apartment

So, as previously mentioned, on a gloriously sunny evening last week, I was at Sir Terence Conran’s London apartment, sipping wine on the roof terrace and admiring the spectacular views across the Ca...

13 apr 11

Win! Exclusive Laura Ashley giveaway

I’m so excited about this giveaway from the lovely people at Laura Ashley who have provided not one, not two, but THREE cushions as a prize for one lucky winner. I spent quite a while browsing ...

08 apr 11

Sensational Summer Silks – Guest Post by James Hare

When you think of summer do you think bright, fresh and dreamy? The colour scheme in your house should match and when it comes to fabrics there’s nothing more luxurious and indulgent than silk....

05 apr 11

Taylor and Burton Chairs – Exclusive preview

“…A swatch of vintage fabric is a little bit of history…” so reads the slogan on the homepage of the lovely Kelly Swallow website and I couldn’t agree more. If you haven...

04 apr 11

If you buy one thing – Blackboard hearts

If you buy one thing… Make it these gorgeous blackboard hearts. Such a cute idea from The White Company, just scribble your guest’s name in chalk, tie them around cutlery and you’ve...

31 mar 11

Hotel du Vin Cambridge – Grown Up Luxury

How absolutely, totally and utterly do you love these roll-top baths? I know, I thought you would. The rich blue paint on the outside, the shiny, traditional style taps, the claw feet; everything th...

21 mar 11

Easter party

Easter’s on it’s way and it’s the perfect excuse to throw a totally girly tea party and celebrate everything that’s fresh, bright and optimistic about Spring. Bunting, flower...

15 mar 11

If you buy one thing – Laura Ashley Owl

If you buy one thing… Make it this adorable ceramic owl from Laura Ashley. It ticks all the boxes; vintage, simple, cute. Oh and it’s white. What’s not to love. Filed under: If you ...

14 mar 11

Colour Secrets – as featured in Velvet magazine

This article featured in the March 2011 issue of Velvet magazine which is out now. Make sure you snap up a copy! Or click here to read this article online. Victoria Harrison of Interior Design Talks ...

07 mar 11

Spring into Easter

If it’s ok with Martha it’s ok with me. Such is the reasoning behind this slightly early (well, very early) Easter blog. I love everything about spring; the lengthening evenings, the fres...

05 mar 11

In the Houzz – Nautical

My favourite website – Houzz - and my favourite trend – Nautical - aah, it’s a winning combination. With January and February finally behind us I thought it was time to look forward...

02 mar 11

Blog envy – Style Mood Board

Style Mood Board is my current blog crush. In the words of its creator Thetis Georgiadou, Style Mood Board is ’a collection of fresh ideas on fashion, design, art, travel, and other bits and pi...

23 feb 11

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