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
With the festive season fast approaching, I’m seriously tempted to invest in a sumptuous, jewelled- velvet armchair to snuggle into this Christmas. After all, if love were a fabric, it would be definitely be velvet. Here’s how you can work this latest interior trend into your living room with my expert tips and shopping guides. G-Plan’sContinue reading Feeling the love for velvet this Christmas
As an interior stylist, my working day is frequently spent seeking out fab companies that make or sell amazing things for the home (I love my job!). My latest discovery is Woodpecker – who make beautiful sustainable wood flooring. Oh, and their photography is pretty damm dreamy too. Here’s my favs picks from their range, plusContinue reading Discover Wood Flooring By Woodpecker
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
Brrrrr! I’m starting to feel the cold in the air in the mornings as we drift to Autumn. I love this time of year, swapping outdoor Brighton beach life for cosy nights in with Netflix. It’s also a chance for me to flex my styling skills in my own home, using some clever tricks to make it the ultimate Autumn hang out. I’veContinue reading Make Your Home Autumn Ready In 3 Easy Steps
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
The whole interior world has gone ga-ga-crazy for furry hides. As an interior stylist, I love an artfully placed skin draped over a sofa or chair, they look achingly-cool. Hides are also super snuggly and the touchy-feely texture is dangerously addictive. Here’s my 101 ideas (well, almost 101) to show you how a stylish hide rug can update every corner of your home, complete with my before +Continue reading 101 ways to Style Hide Rugs with befores + afters
When someone tells me something is ‘life changing’ – I struggle not to roll my eyes and sigh out a bemused, Really? Well, I’m going to eat my words right now – as I’ve discovered Sonos and – flipp’n heck – they are LIFE CHANGING! They have changed how I use my home, my time and the shapeContinue reading Here's My [Honest] Sonos Review
Now that my living room is almost finished, I thought it would be fun to show you a few different looks to style your space by switching around the cushions and playing around with throws and accessories. I’ve decided to show you three colour looks trending for summer which I know you are just going to love.
I’m going to be controversial here…but I’m a bit over shutters. Yep, I’ve said it. They’re expensive, take weeks to make, are bulky so block out lots of light, and you have to be handy to fit them (or pay for a carpenter). This is why when it came for my turn to dress my livingContinue reading Why Blinds Are The New Shutters
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