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on November 2, 2014June 23, 2018

big nature + small me

[soliloquy id="18296"] now that the clocks have gone back and the sun has taken to hiding behind great swirling grey cloud it's refreshing to see an autumn/winter palette that's designed to lift the spirits and add genuine warmth to home and counteract that pervading chill outside. this new burnished palette from dulux captures the sun-scorched feel of the arizona desert; ...

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on September 26, 2014December 27, 2016

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flat pack, but not as you know it

[soliloquy id="18155"] as a city dweller living in rented accommodation space is not something i have an abundance of in my home, so i'm also excited to see new collections emerge which strive to make living easier through space-busting clever designs that tackle everyday storage and logistical nightmares in the home. the new ambrose collection from heal's, which previewed during ...

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on September 10, 2014June 28, 2017

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another new perspective

i've been all about new season launches this past week but i simply can't help it, given all the lovely new imagery that's been crossing my desk and popping up in my instagram and pinterest feeds. i may be in full-on ldf prep mode for next week now - both at work and for the blog - but that doesn't ...

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on September 8, 2014December 1, 2015

august break

gettin’ toasty

every year, as soon as september rolls around i find myself wishing the summer days away, eager for the chill in the air to turn a little faster. the sun may still be beating down a welcome warmth outside, but i've already turned my mind to pumpkin spice lattes (homemade, natch), the cosiness of a cashmere pullover and the heady scent ...

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on September 5, 2014December 28, 2016

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copenhagen trend

john lewis' copenhagen aw14 home design trend trend - which launched in store last monday - caught my eye for its warm textured approach to clean, minimal scandi style. drawing upon the wealth of danish design history, the new collection has a core monochromatic palette with accents of neon (still a fave of mine, despite being en trend for many years now!) ...

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