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3 easy ways to make your home cosy for Autumn/Fall
The start of a new season is a great time to restyle your home. Here’s 3 easy ways you can do it today! I love Autumn. The changing leaves, brisk sunny days and a move towards more comforting stews and soups when cooking. Bliss. That and I’m a red head, so strong summer sun has…
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How to up-cycle a dining chair
Looking for a simple DIY project to flex your creativity muscles? Follow this simple DIY and create a beautiful new dining chair out of an old one. Hello friends! How are you? I hope that you are all keeping well at this time. We are busy juggling home schooling, childcare/entertainment and work at the moment.…
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How to treat yourself without going out!
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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Make the most of the lockdown by learning something new!
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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How to ‘cocoon’ in your home during the lockdown.
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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DIY Magnetic memo board
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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What happens during an interior design consultation?
A post about what happens during an interior design consultation.
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Easy Christmas craft ideas
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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5 of the best door mats for saving your home from muddy winter boots
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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Design ideas for your garden
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…
Claire Parkin Interior Design 