Who loves laundry? I would never call myself a ‘fan’ – but after spotting this rather dapper laundry bag in Kate Smith’s book – Makery Sewing I’ve become a convert. Kate who runs the Makery in Bath where she runs sewing workshops has come up with this brilliant little sewing bag which will take the pain out of the weeklyContinue reading Simple sew laundry bag
14 Buys I want for my Home {2016 Top Picks}
With the holidays almost over, I’ve spent hours sitting on my Ipad virtually shopping for the latest home buys on my wish list for 2016. With the New Year just around the corner, I’m getting excited about all the latest products and trends that I saw at the press shows in the late Autumn, that are only just now appearing on the highContinue reading 14 Buys I want for my Home {2016 Top Picks} →
Merry Christmas From Maxine Brady and Teddy
It’s here! It’s Chriiiiiiiistmas! Time to Jingle All The Way. I got a little bit excited and dressed up official blog mascot – TeddyContinue reading Merry Christmas From Maxine Brady and Teddy →
Ideas For Your Christmas Mantlepiece
I love giving my home a bit of Christmas sparkle and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. With a few simple style tricks, let me show you how to give your mantlepiece a little seasonal magic for less than £7. Let me show you how I did it in my own home with this easy how-to guide.Continue reading Ideas For Your Christmas Mantlepiece →
How To Give Your Home A Nordic Country Christmas Look
One key Christmas trend for 2015 that has appealed to me most is a very simple, natural look – I’m calling it ‘Nordic Country’ as it reminds me of country walks in the snow. I’ve started gathering twigs and leafy ferns for my house picked up from walks with Teddy. If you love this look, you canContinue reading How To Give Your Home A Nordic Country Christmas Look →
Win A DIY Christmas Tree Kit
What? Another super sexy alternative Christmas Tree idea, I hear you say? Hurrah! We love them too. This one is more hands on than the last one I told you about over here. It’s perfect for you creative types or for crafty family times. I think it is perfect for the kitchen or a kid’s room where aContinue reading Win A DIY Christmas Tree Kit →
Win an Alternative Christmas Tree
My previous home was so small so there was no way I could I squeeze in a Christmas Tree in my living room. There would be no room to sit down.Continue reading Win an Alternative Christmas Tree →
Pick Up A Designer Bargain {with Knoll}
Over the years, I’ve developed a serious lust for designer furniture. I blame many hours spent pouring over the pages of interior magazines and perving over the home furnishings in the ‘readers’ homes’. With my own place, I’ve craved a few key designer pieces but the price tags have been out of my budget. That, dear friends, was until I discovered theContinue reading Pick Up A Designer Bargain {with Knoll} →
Win: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workbook
Want to learn how to upcycle your furniture like a pro? WeLoveHome is giving away a copy of Paint Guru Annie Sloan’s latest book, Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint Workbook (£14.99, CICO Books), so you can learn from the expert herself. As someone with no patience – I love a speedy makeover. Revamping a piece of furniture inContinue reading Win: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workbook →
5 Steps On How To Get Into Interior Styling Right Now!
Interior Stylist Maxine Brady has styled for all the best UK interior magazine and major high street brands. She tells you how to become an interior stylist just like her. Come check out her work! In this post you’ll discover how I became an interior stylist AND discover in five easy steps how you canContinue reading 5 Steps On How To Get Into Interior Styling Right Now! →
Styling Tricks For An Open-plan Dining Room
Today, I want to talk you through my dining room ideas….well, I call it a dining room – which sounds a little grand.Continue reading Styling Tricks For An Open-plan Dining Room →
Decorating Ideas For Open-Plan Living Roomsw
The time has finally come – we are just weeks away from FINISHING our mega home project – an open-plan living + dining space. Woop! Woop! I’ve never done that ‘open-plan-living-thing’ before and it has taken me months and months to work out what to do with the space (you wouldn’t think I did this for aContinue reading Decorating Ideas For Open-Plan Living Roomsw →