Run out of ideas for how to spend another evening in during the lockdown? Read through these top tips for some inspiration! Hello my friends, how are you? At the time of writing we are now 8 weeks into the lockdown in the UK; making sure that we stay home as much as possible to…
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It’s never been easier to gain a new skill. Here are 4 easy ways to study online for free. Those of us living in the UK are now in week 5 of lockdown and I know that many of you around the world are in a very similar position. Some of you may be slowly…
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Creating a relaxing atmosphere in your home is as important now than ever before. Here’s 5 quick and easy ways you can achieve a cosy home today. Well, the world has certainly changed since we last spent time together on this blog hasn’t it dear reader? Wherever you are, I pray that you are feeling…
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How to make a memo board Hello! I hope that your weekend was a good one and that you are staying warm and dry if living in the UK (we’ve had 2 storms these past 2 weekends now for international readers and lots of people are suffering with flooding in their homes and towns). As…
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A post about what happens during an interior design consultation.
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What’s your Christmas decor style? Simple and chic? Maximalist and colourful? I personally think that the best looking Christmas interiors are those that feature decorations and accessories collected slowly over the years. I love being a bit nosey when I visit my friends’ homes over Christmas and asking them the stories behind some of their…
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Winter is most certainly upon us in the UK and with that comes a barrage of autumn leaves on the floor and muddy puddles. Having two small boys under the age of 5, I’m lucky if we get to pass a puddle without someone jumping in it. I understand the appeal for small feet and…
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When it comes to relaxing, I personally find that there is little more that is as enjoyable as being in the garden. Since we have moved, we have been fortunate enough to have a larger outside space and whilst this is hugely exciting, sometimes a lack of inspiration and know-how can dampen the dreams you…
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As regular readers will know, we recently sold our house in London and moved down to the south of England. Selling was quite a challenge, even in the London market, due to the uncertainty caused by Brexit. Without wishing to sound pessimistic, it doesn’t seem as if this uncertainty is due to be over any…
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The interior design, or decoration, that we use in our homes is instrumental for ensuring that we’re happy in the spaces. Everything from our paint choices to our furniture picks can help to inject personality and make sure that our homes feel like our own. You could say, then, that getting this just right is…
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Claire Parkin Interior Design 