Award winning Interior Stylist Maxine Brady London, Brighton & Sussex, UK.
Moving in to my house, one of the first areas I wanted to tackle my garden. I wanted to have an outdoor space we could relax in (and escape from ) the building works on the place. So we have been on a mission to get it finished by the end of the summer. With the lovely people atContinue reading Revamp an unloved garden with a grassy lawn
First on my home’s ‘to-do’ list is my kitchen refit which (fingers crossed) is starting this month. I’ve planned out a 100 kitchens for magazine shoots, shows and TV but I have never done this for myself. I got myself in a right pickle about what to choose. For what seems like forever, I’ve been plotting my ideas for my ‘urban kitchen’Continue reading Small space ideas for my tiny kitchen
With summer being so fleeting you have to grab any chance to have a little party. And a hectic schedule doesn’t have to prevent you from being the ultimate hostess. Here are my go-to styling ideas on how to entertain friends in a pinch without breaking into a sweat at your summer party. How ToContinue reading How To Style the perfect summer party in under an hour
With a new home to do up, I’m starting to feel the pinch. You too might be familiar with searching for money saving tips.Continue reading Money Saving Advice : 5 Expensive Mistakes You Might Be Making In Your Home
Last month, I talked about how to put a rocket up a slow builder. Now let’s look at what you really need to know – how to avoid a cowboy builder before you start. I’ve used 100s of workmen over the years and sadly, not all of them lived up to my expectations. Learning from my mistakes, I now haveContinue reading Lets Avoid cowboy builders
My love of travelling in well known. I love to pick up handicrafts, fabrics and art for my home from my adventures abroad. I’ve got fabrics from Guatemala, art from Belize, ceramics from South Africa…yes, I’m a shoppaholic when it comes to my home. These little treasures scattered around the home remind me of sunnier times. But thingsContinue reading Style your holiday buys at home
No outdoor space? No problems. We’ll show you how to add vibrant leafy greens to your home to create a designer indoor garden.
I often get emails from aspiring stylists who want to find out how they break into the industry. So just for you, here are my five tips for newbies on how to be an interior stylist. They may surprise you, but hopefully inspire you. And yes, that is me ironing a rug!
In one weekend this tired-looking bedroom, which was filled with junk shop furniture, was re-styled with with a can of paint, swatches of wallpapers and pretty vintage accessories.
On a snowy trip to the Big Apple this winter, my lovely friends who live in the Brooklyn area took us to their local flea market.Continue reading Guide To Shopping At Brooklyn Flea Market
Looking to buy a house. Here’s how I managed to knock £30K off the asking price for my house in Brighton – follow my tips and tricks! A bit of background on my house buying journey I had been house hunting for over 6 months. I had sold my first flat and moved out so thatContinue reading How I Got Money off the asking price when buying my House
Giving your home a style overhaul doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Just look around your home and add stylish touches using everyday materials, like paper, string and cloth.