Maxine Brady | Interior Stylist, Props Stylist, Art 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
I have been lusting over a beautiful bar cart for ages but there was no way could I justify the cost. The ones I like had price tags over £200. Then a styling light bulb went off in my head. I thought I would create one at home but, with the things I already own.Continue reading Create a bar cart at home using things you already own
I live in the most colourful area of Brighton. The streets around me are filled with little terrace houses which have been lovingly painted in sunshine shades. Well, all the houses apart from mine. My house was run down and tired. It needed a much needed face-life to give it – in estate agent speak – ‘Curb Appeal’.Continue reading Get Curb Appeal in 5 Easy Steps
Anyone who knows me, would have heard me excitedly chatting about my ideas for converting my loft. Only problem is this project is a long way off (I need money, honey). A lack of funds ain’t gonna stop this girl from having lofty-ambitions. Let me show you around my dream loft. Tips and Ideas for Converting Your Loft
** Sponsored Post** When planning a kitchen makeover – there is one trick to make your kitchen lighter and brighter – daylight! When planning a re-design, it’s easy to get excited over units, fittings and appliances but completely forget about daylight. This is silly really, when natural light can make a room feel bigger and brighter. When itContinue reading Make your kitchen lighter and brighter with this one trick
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
Just because you have small kitchen, doesn’t mean you have to cramp your style. Here’s my 10 clever small kitchen planning and styling ideas for you to try out at home Even though I work in interiors for a living, when it came to planning my own small kitchen – I discovered so much. FromContinue reading How Can I Make My Small Kitchen Look Amazing? 10 Of Best Ideas For You
I’ve been living with cruddy carpets for the past two years. They were battered old seagrass ones that were covered in paint, builder’s dirt, plaster dust and a large splosh of red wine. Then in a manic race just a week before Christmas – stressssss!!! – I had them ripped out and in their place I had theContinue reading Landing And Hallway Carpet Makeover Before and After
The SINGLE BEST THING about decorating my home is the guilt-free shopping. While I could never justify spending money on myself, I wouldn’t think twice at splashing the dosh on my house. Are you the same? On my lust list this week (among many things) is a sleek modern wall light for my living room. I’ve edited my pick down to 16 amazing wall lightsContinue reading Buyer's Guide To Wall Lights
Have I told you that I rent my house out an Airbnb? I’ve found it a great way to earn extra income each month.Continue reading Top 5 Tips That Every Airbnb Host Needs To Know
I’m excited to announce my first every guest post is by my lovely sister, Erika. She is going show you her 17 tried and tested ways to cheat your way to a fab children’s party – with minimal fuss and without blowing the budget. I’m going to step aside now, and let Erika doing theContinue reading 17 Easy Tips To Host The Best Children’s Party
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: Renovating carpeted stairs back to wood
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