Top 7 essentials for your new-borns nursery

Expecting a baby is an incredibly exciting time in anyone life, however, it can also be very stressful and somewhat expensive.  One of the biggest expenses associated to a new born baby is the furnishing and decorating of the nursery, especially for first time parents who are not sure what is necessary and what is not, therefore tend to overspend.  Parents often go over the top when it comes to their children and companies take advantage of this by developing an extensive range of products parents can buy for their nursery.  Most of these products are not necessary and if you were to buy everything it would cost you a small fortune. 

Motorhome holiday memories

I so agree with Coco Chanel's mind-set according to which, the best things in life are free (with the second best thing being things very very expensive!). One of the greatest things about traveling with a motorhome is definitely the sense of freedom you get and the endless options for holidays that offer unique experiences. To me, exploring the world with a motorhome and living your days as you wish, with the company of your loved ones is simply unbeatable. You see a cute village? An interesting site? A breathtaking view? A bewildering sunrise? A romantic sunset? You just pull over and let yourself take everything in, till the last cell of your body feels the beauty your eyes see. Plus, you make so many friends along the way, some of which may be friends for life! You never know.

Nursery themes ideas

Decorating your baby's room is one of the many great joys that comes along with being new parents. For those budding designers, it is a chance to create a room unlike any other in your house, where the usual rules of style need not apply if you don’t want them to.

Today, I  am going to be focussing on some of the themes you could employ in your baby’s room, ready for when it arrives. These look to cross a lot of different styles, so hopefully you’ll find one that will be right for you and the little one.

Shabby Chic bedroom accessories

Like so many others, I am in love with the shabby chic look and I am not afraid to show it.  I even wrote a piece about it while I was preparing for my holiday, I had bought a motorhome and was dying to make it my own, so I decided to redecorate it in a shabby chic style and share my experience. This got me thinking about how this shabby chic style would look perfect in my real home, a shabby chic bedroom in particular would be beautiful and girly. Creating this effect is very simple and really cheap, if you want to find out how to create shabby chic look, check out this guide.

Wedding Reception at Home – Decorating Tips

There is nothing more magnificent than entering your wedding reception to see all those wonderful decorations covering the whole room and turning it into a magical wonderland. But this doesn’t have to be in some reception chamber in a hotel or rented out hall, with a little creativity you could have your perfectly directed wedding reception in your own home.

The Art of Buying Garden Outdoor Furniture

Your home is never complete until you set up the right outdoor design. The easiest and most effective way to achieve this is to install adorable exterior décor elements such as garden outdoor furniture.

Kitchen safety

My good friend told me few stories about accidents in the house, especially in the kitchen. I thought lot of people do not even think about it. I didn’t before I heard those stories. I am not going to go in detail, but I thought I share with you my views on safety.

Things to consider before buying your first piece of property.

Buying your first piece of property will always be nerve wracking. It usually represents a huge jump into the unknown, on many different levels. If you have never lived away from your parents, a lot of little things you take for granted become your responsibility. You’ll have new routines and locations to memories. Plus you can never be 100% satisfied with a house until you have moved in.

Stop Burglars in Their Tracks With These Five Tips

This is a post written by my friend James. Unfortunetely, I am not a homeownr just yet :)
Thanks James.

When I purchased my first home, it was easy to get excited about a lot of things, from the home improvement projects I’d pursue to the ability to implement any interior design plans I wanted. Being a homeowner is a thrilling experience; you can finally call a place “yours.”

Shabby Chic Motorhome

Recently, I have been burdened by a hankering to go on a slightly different style of holiday. While jetting off to some exotic beach is still a great mental picture, 50% of the time something happens to ruin that dream. Busy beaches, tourists, weather. When sun is all you want, when it isn’t easy to enjoy it, the holiday is ruined. Equally annoying is being confined to one area, unable to “chase the sun” from town to town.

Home Décor Trend Predictions for 2015

Fashion is fickle. It wasn’t so long since wallpaper borders and contrasting prints were the height of fashion, and before that, who can forget the avocado green bathroom suites of the 1980s? At the beginning of a New Year we all like to look ahead and predict what might happen over the next 12 months, and although there are always some trends which come like a bolt out of the blue, it is much easier to predict general trends and colour schemes which are likely to increase in popularity in 2015.

Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Household Bills

 

There’s no getting away from them. Whether you rent or own your home, there is a long list of bills which have to be paid to keep the household running. Household bills include everything from gas and electricity to broadband and contents insurance, and they represent a considerable chunk of our income. There are however some very easy ways to save money on your bills.

Four Tips for an Inspiring Kitchen

Just as a stark cubicle leaves you less than inspired to work, an uninviting kitchen makes you want to steer clear. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to transform the supposed heart of the home into the actual heart of your home. Below are four tips for creating a cozy kitchen in which you’ll want to relax, reconnect with loved ones and enjoy cooking.

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1. Give Your Cabinets a Facelift

Every kitchen has cabinets, but not every kitchen has enviable cabinets. Join the latter category in one of several

ways. You’re in luck if you’ve got wood cabinets to work with.

It’ll take you a weekend, but you can sand them down and either re-stain or repaint them to suit your modern taste. Another budget-friendly option is to replace the doors and cover any existing remnants of the previous cabinets with veneer. Both of these options are simple fixes and can make looking at — and being in — your kitchen a more pleasant experience for everyone.

Of course, if you have more wiggle room in your budget, custom cabinets can transform your space. Not only will your storage look better, but you can redesign it so that your space is more functional. Function leads to ease of use and ease of use will most likely inspire you to spend more time in your kitchen.

2. Let the Light In

Perhaps you don’t like your kitchen because it’s got less of a cozy vibe and more of a dungeon-y one. If you’d like more light, there are plenty of fixes that extend beyond the traditional over-the-table lamp. For one, you could add under-cabinet lighting that would add a soft glow to your countertop workspace. This would not only be helpful during the day, but it would be a nice look in the evening, as well.

You might consider painting your walls white or a lighter shade, too, as white reflects light for a brighter, cheerier feel. This is an especially good option if you’re only working with a little bit of natural glow from the windows in your kitchen. A major overhaul might inspire you to do all of the above or even install a brand new window to flood the place in sunlight. Either way, natural light is one of the most welcoming features that a home can have. It’ll certainly make you want to spend time in your kitchen if it’s well-lit and cheerful.

3. Don’t Shy From Décor

When you think of choosing knick-knacks, rugs, plants and fabrics, it’s probably not the kitchen that you’re focused on. Other rooms in the house get more attention, but if you want to love your kitchen as much as you do those other spaces, it has to be equally as spruced. While you’ll want to choose more durable materials and easy-to-clean upholstery so that you’re prepared for spills, you won’t be stuck with a few drab options.

Lay the groundwork by picking a fun color scheme and building on it with fun accents that spark a conversation or simply make you smile. The most important thing when it comes to the décor you choose — or really any decision you make regarding the look of your kitchen — is that you pick décor that you like.  

4. Do What You Like

Every room in your home should be a reflection of who you are, whether it’s through a color scheme that you love, a piece of artwork that speaks to you or a kitschy collection of teacups you’ve saved since you were a little girl. Even if you have a kitchen that’s not quite your dream space, making it your own will make you more comfortable there and more likely to hang out there.

Once you start hanging out in a kitchen regularly, you’ll probably be inspired to grab those utensils and whip up something even more special than the space that surrounds you. Keep these tips in mind when you want to update your kitchen again.

Ten Unique Room Themes

There are several factors that go into creating a great room, regardless of whether it’s a bedroom, living room, or basement space. Spaciousness, layout, and window placement/frequency are a few things to keep in mind when designing a room, but so is something that can turn your room into something magical: a consistent and striking theme.

Tips for organising your wadrobe

“If you’re like me then your wardrobe is constantly a disorganised mess. I always thought it would be too difficult for a busy lady like me to keep my wardrobe neat and tidy, however since I decided to have a good clear out and get my wardrobe organised I’ve managed to keep it that way.

If you want to get some organization back into your life just like I’ve done, then you’re in luck! I’ve created a list of useful tips for organizing your wardrobe that will make your life so much easier…”

Starting my own business

Hi Guys!

A slightly different, more personal post today. I don’t post my personal stuff because I think  of this blog as a place for my interior design obsession and not a diary.

Today I decided to change things a little bit, my friend just told me about  really cool competition; You can win a fully featured business website  and I’m not even joking!  It's an eCommerce website. This got me thinking and I decided I'd really like to try and start  my own business.

How To Mix Patterns in Home Decor

I have always considered dealing with patterns pretty risky, however if patterns are combined together correctly they can work wonders for your interior transforming a space from soulless to sensational.

Creative Ideas For Your Dining Room

When it comes to decorating your dining room it can often get overlooked, however the dining room is a communal space where families can gather around for evening meals and spend time together catching up on the days activities, so making the dining room as comfortable as possible important.

5 Apps to keep you busy on the toilet

There's no getting away from it - a trip to the toilet can be a dull one. Regardless of the intended length of stay, we're all glad of some respite from the task at hand.

Magazines, newspapers and books have all proved worthy toilet companions in the past. These days, if you need something to help pass the time when nature calls, it's likely your smartphone will make the journey with you.

5 Spring Cleaning Tips

It’s spring already and I can’t believe how fast it’s come around! Once the weather starts to warm up I like to come out of hibernation, breath in the fresh spring air and get the house spick and span for summer months ahead.

As soon as it hits March I think that having a good spring clean is essential, you want to get your home prepared for the summer time and get rid of any signs of winter. So me being me, thought I’d write a post sharing my 10 Spring Cleaning Tips just in case you need a bit of advice when it comes to spring cleaning…