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
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
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It’s easy to get be overwhelmed when on a city break. Hours of walking around churches, museums, shops can mean you miss out on seeing the real side of a city. That’s why on my recent Eurostar trip to Paris, I decided on a fresh approach – call it ‘A Travel State Of Mind’. It’s a check list of ideasContinue reading My Paris mini break + video
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’m so faaaaat!’ is what I tend to wail especially after scoffing down a large Toblerone while slumped on the sofa. The dog is looking pretty ‘stocky’ these days too. It suddenly dawned on me that I have THREE beach holidays this year and I needed to take some sort of action to become bikini-ready for the summer. I’m not a gymContinue reading I wore a BellaBeat for a month and this is what happened
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
I’m in love. It’s official. I went to Bali this January, and this place swept me off my feet and stole my heart all at once. Swoon. I’m going to write a few posts about my trip to Philippines, Bali and Gili Air – that are travel guides, mixed with interior-inspired places to visit, and tips onContinue reading Interior Stylist's Guide to Bali
I’ve taken a major shine to antique rugs. I’m not the only one either! The trend for decorating with Oriental and Persian rugs has been championed by interior magazines, stylist, designers and homes bloggers. These traditional rugs have been styled in modern setting which looks new and exciting. Here’s my style tips on how toContinue reading How To Style Oriental And Persian Rugs Into Modern Homes
After a rather full on year in 2016, I took a looooong break in January stopping in the Philippines for five weeks. (I know…I know…I’m one lucky so-n-so). The interiors out there are so different to what we have back home – I really wanted to add some tropical, green and good-times holiday vibes to my homeContinue reading 5 Ways To Style Your Home With Your Holiday Buys