Over the past month, I have been asking you on my twitter and facebook to tell me your biggest bedroom design dilemmas – and then I set myself the task of solving them. In collaboration with Benson For Beds, I’m here on hand to deal with your 3 biggest bedroom decor issues. And guys, you really wentContinue reading Your bedroom design dilemmas – and how to solve them
Is this the ultimate Mirror for Selfie addicts?
My name is Maxine and I’m a selfie addict. Over the years I must have sent my sister, my best friends and my mum 100s of snaps of me in different outfits. So much so, I now consider them to be my personal stylists. As a result, I know that to take a great ‘selfie’ you need anContinue reading Is this the ultimate Mirror for Selfie addicts? →
Easy DIY: My dip-legged table
Hey – it’s a long time since I’ve put up a simple project on the blog. It’s all been about the big projects – kitchens, bathrooms and my staircase. I wanted to share a simple project that I did last year, that even the most DIY-shy can do. And the best bit? It takes MOMENTS toContinue reading Easy DIY: My dip-legged table →
How To Decorate Your Home For Free
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 →
7 Finishing Touches That Will Transform Your Home
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 →
Discover which shop I can't stop obsessing over
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 →
Why It Is Worth Investing In Sheepskin Slippers
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 →
My 5 Bedroom Lighting Mistakes (and how to easily avoid them)w
Exciting news on the blog today! This is the first of several posts with THE lighting specialists John Cullen. This means I now have their head-lighting expert, Design Director Sally Storey, on my speed dial. The first room I’m asking her to tackle is my dingy bedroom. Here’s my top 5 bedroom lighting mistakes – and how you can avoid them (with Sally’s help of course). ForContinue reading My 5 Bedroom Lighting Mistakes (and how to easily avoid them)w →
7 Ways Mirrors Give Your Home A Designer Edge
I realised once I starting writing this post that I really should have taken before shots but I was too excited styling my new Gold Abby Leaning Mirror from Exclusive Mirrors into my two bedrooms that I completely forgot! Ooopse. The reason for my excitement? I’ve been looking for an amazing mirror to give my two bedroom makeovers thatContinue reading 7 Ways Mirrors Give Your Home A Designer Edge →
How To Choose The Perfect Pillow For You
HEALTH WARNING: This post contains shocking images of a dirty old pillow! Continue reading How To Choose The Perfect Pillow For You →
My Ultimate Bedtime Routine For Better Sleep
Hey there! Would you like the secret to a decent night’s sleep? Yes, me too! I’ve struggle with the big ZZZZ for most of my life. That’s why, over the years, I’ve picked up tips and tricks to help me snooze my way through the night. If you’re seeking the perfect nights sleep, then let me walk youContinue reading My Ultimate Bedtime Routine For Better Sleep →
5 Ways To Style Your Headboard
Are you thinking about freshening up the look of your bedroom? Me too! I’m decorating my bedroom this weekend and as part of my prep, I’ve been busy gathering style-spiration for a quick and easy makeover. Here are my top 5 simple style tips on how to be creative with your headboard (and the space around it) for an instant update. GoContinue reading 5 Ways To Style Your Headboard →
11 Secret Interior Stylist tricks for your bedroom
I wanted to give my very neglected bedroom a mini overhaul. Using a heap of style tricks I keep up my jumper just for these occasions, I gave my room a little fix. And Volia! Here’s my instant makeover following my 11 secret stylist’s tricks. And the best bit, you can enter to win my ‘style kit’ to create this look at home. BEFORE: Continue reading 11 Secret Interior Stylist tricks for your bedroom →
Decorating Ideas For Navy Bedrooms
While my house is still very much a building site, I have been dreaming up style ideas on how to revamp my bedroom when the time comes. I came up with a little mood board to show my little daydream come to life.
My first ever vlog! A tour of my new house
Welcome to my little house. Rather than just post pictures up here. I thought I would make a short vlogg Home Tour of my place to show you the ins and outs of my home. I’ve got some (BIG) ideas for this rather small two-up -two-down terrace house. I want to paint it, strip it, rip bitsContinue reading My first ever vlog! A tour of my new house →