This is my second posts with lighting design expert Sally Storey from John Cullen lighting. She is on hand to solve all my lighting dilemmas. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home to light properly. Here’s 12 expert tips on how to update your kitchen lighting making it just perfect.
Win! DAB Emma Bridgewater digital radio worth £79.99
Christmas comes early today with my fab competition where you can enter to WIN a stylish Emma Bridgwater DAB radio worth £79.99. As an extra gift – I have a discount code of 15% off all VQ products (see below). Don’t you think this rather lovely radio would make the perfect Christmas present for a loved one? (: or forContinue reading Win! DAB Emma Bridgewater digital radio worth £79.99
My small bathroom makeover: the progress photos
Morning! I’ve been busy behind the scenes working on my latest (and toughest) bathroom makeover for my best friend, Nicola. Her husband has been working all weekends to get the project done, bless him. Before the big reveal, I wanted to show you that the bathroom is shaping up very nicely.
How to hassle.com out of cleaning
When you can order everything with a click of a button – from your groceries to furniture – why shouldn’t getting your home cleaned be as easy? This is where Hassle.com steps in. The website which is new to Brighton promises to take the bother out of finding a cleaner with it’s easy booking service. It’s time forContinue reading How to hassle.com out of cleaning
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
How To DIY A CLeVER Small Bathroom Makeover – A Case Study
Is this my toughest bathroom makeover yet? My beautiful friend, Nicola, has been living with this bathroom for SIX years.Continue reading How To DIY A CLeVER Small Bathroom Makeover – A Case Study
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
DIY Makeover: Modernizing My Vintage Bed
You know when you stumble across an idea on Pinterest and it stops you in your tracks? Well that is what happened to me when I saw this painted vintage bed by Knock Studios. Amazing. Cool. Stylish. You name it, I love it. I wanted to try it out on my own vintage bed which looks a little bit like this one.Continue reading DIY Makeover: Modernizing My Vintage Bed
Samsung Serif – Is It The Most Beautiful TV Ever?
When my old TV hit the skids six months ago, Samsung loaned their latest innovation – the Serif TV – to test out in my own home. When I find a piece of kit that makes my life run smoother I’m all over it. If it is hard work, I throw a tantrum and want to chuck it out the window. So, howContinue reading Samsung Serif – Is It The Most Beautiful TV Ever?
Guide To Picking The Perfect House Sign
Is 3 is the magic number? Ha, no! Let me tell you, it’s No 8. Especially since I went and upscaled my curb appeal with a fan-dabbie-dosie GIAGANTIC house number sign in powder coat white steel. Boom! My house is making an impression. Be scared neighbours…be very scared. Why A New House Sign? You’ve already seenContinue reading Guide To Picking The Perfect House Sign
Tips To Choosing Statement Art On A Budget
There is no doubt that a great piece of art gives a home rock-star status. My problem? I’m so damm fickle (and poor). I can’t afford the oh-my-god-must-have-it prints I see in Brighton art shops. And I don’t want to risk spending money on something that I might not like in a few years. Let me introduce you to my latest discovery, Lumitrix – an artContinue reading Tips To Choosing Statement Art On A Budget