Maxine Brady | Interior Stylist, Props Stylist, Creative Director & Home Decor Blogger
Interior stylist, events stylist, TV presenter, podcaster host with styling for magazines, public relations and advertising shoots. Brighton & London, UK. Home Decorating blog
When I applied for my mortgage to buy my home two years ago, I had a big shock! I thought my overall money situation was healthy. After speaking to over 12 mortgage brokers, I realised had to get my finances in order – and pronto. Don’t freak out like I did! Here’s how boost your mortgage chances in 3 easy steps without breakingContinue reading Boost Your Mortgage Chances
OMG! Never – I repeat – Never start an epic DIY job with a cracking hangover. A few months ago I decided to tackle my stairs which involved ripping up the carpet and sanding the wooden steps. This is all part of my grand plan to inject personality into my tiny hallway area. I didn’t anticipate the impact a bottleContinue reading DIY Project: How to RenovatE A stairS from carpet to wood In 1 day
Learn how to decorate your home for free! Over the past year and a half, I’ve been renovating my home on a tiny-weeny budget. Once the building works were paid for, I’ve had no spare cash for basics like furniture or accessories. My solution? I furnished my entire home for free with goodies found onContinue reading How To Decorate Your Home For Free
This post is inspired by a picture I posted to Facebook early this year. The snap was of my finished tiled hearth. This small detail made me feel differently about my home – bit proud, happy – giddy even. I finally had a home with a bit of personality. Inspired by this, I thought I would pick out 7 of my favouriteContinue reading 7 Finishing Touches That Will Transform Your Home
Really, it’s that good that I have to share with you RIGHT NOW. It’s Tiger aka Flying Tiger. Heard of it? It’s a budget homeware store full of quirky Danish designs and an ever-changing selection of fun and affordable things. We’ve got two in Brighton. And I’m slowly kitting out my home with key pieces that looks freaking cool AND is easy onContinue reading Discover which shop I can't stop obsessing over
My guest bedroom makeover is almost finished (I promise). I’ve been busy pulling together ideas for how I want the room too look but got utterly stuck when it came to the windows. That was until I met the lovely Mrs J, who is the brains behind Window Hang-Ups –she gave me lots of curtainContinue reading 3 Modern Curtain Ideas For Your Windows
Want to know how to become an interior stylist? On almost a daily basis I get asked about my day-job as an interior stylist. In this post, I’m going to fill in the background to my styling.Continue reading How To Become an Interior Stylist
Hello – and Happy 2017 (well almost!) I want to talk to you about my kitchen I’m notorious for switching things around in my home all the time, and my kitchen is no exception. It felt like it needed freshening up – nothing dramatic – just a few wallet-friendly accessories to give it a new feel for 2017.Continue reading Simple Kitchen Update With These Essential Buys
One of the best things about blogging about interiors is being asked do fun stuff like style challenges. When girls at The French Bedroom Company asked me if I would do their Christmas Stag Head decorating challenge what could go wrong? A hell of a lot, as it happens.
Right now I’m totally loving hanging out at home. These colder mornings and dark evenings making me want to snuggle up at home. I have spent a small fortune of fancy new PJs from Asos and River Island. And when the dog ate my slippers (yes, really) it was time to go shoe shopping. In the nameContinue reading Why It Is Worth Investing In Sheepskin Slippers
Hey there – welcome to my expert lighting guide to transform your dining room in time for Christmas. With the help of lighting expert Sally Storey from John Cullen Lighting, she is going to teach me how lighting can transform my dining area from dull and dreary, to bright and sparkling in time for the party season. Come check outContinue reading Guide to Lighting Your Dining Room This Christmas
With the festive season fast approaching, I’m seriously tempted to invest in a sumptuous, jewelled- velvet armchair to snuggle into this Christmas. After all, if love were a fabric, it would be definitely be velvet. Here’s how you can work this latest interior trend into your living room with my expert tips and shopping guides. G-Plan’sContinue reading Feeling the love for velvet this Christmas