Award winning Interior Stylist Maxine Brady London, Brighton & Sussex, UK.
I’ve loved featuring 3 projects from Kate Smith’s Makery Sewing book which has over 30 ideas in them. I’ve featured a few on the blog already which I’ve loved making and sewing. Mainly because they are so simple – perfect for someone like me who is not – lets be honest here, I’m not the bestContinue reading Win Kate Smith's Makery Sewing Craft Book
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
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}
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
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
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
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
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
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}
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
Want to know how to become an interior stylist? I’m Maxine Brady, a Brighton-based stylist working across London, Sussex and beyond. Over 20 years, I’ve gone from assisting on magazine shoots to styling homes, brands, and TV shows. In this post, I’ll share the 5 key steps that helped me build a successful career inContinue reading How I Became an Interior Stylist: 5 Ways To Kick Start Your Styling Career Right Now
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
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
I bumped into the lovely Kate Smith (who runs The Makery sewing school in Bath) in the summer. Her new book, Makery Sewing – is jam-packed with wonderful little projects. She kindly allowed me to share a few of her beautiful sewing ideas on WeLoveHome. At this is the first one – and here is one of her cutest designs (I think) – a sweetie tin shapedContinue reading Easy Sew Footstoolw
As an magazine stylist, I’m super lucky to get exclusive access of the latest paint colours that are going to be launched. I’ve poured over 100s and 100s of the latest paint colours – and my-oh-my there are some unbelievable colours I’m swooning over. I’ve come up with a short list of my top 10 paint shades that your home needs this winter. These paints willContinue reading 10 swoon-worthy paint shades