The Danish word ‘hygge’ has been a bit of a buzzword of late, in particular last year. Pronounced’ hoo-ga, it has connotations of all things comfortable and cosy, so naturally, is normally associated with winter. Becuase when you think about getting cosy, it is all about getting snug in a blanket, with the fire on,
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How I Balance Personality with Style in My Home
I’m sure many of you reading this will agree with me when I say that my home is my sanctuary. Whether you’ve moved several times around the country, or you’ve never left the same area from where you grew up, creating that feeling of calm and being able to unwind at the end of the
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Tips For Getting Your Home Ready For Spring
I know, I know, it is still January. But with all of the icy weather we have been having recently it has had me dreaming of warmer times. Plus, I have a bot of an affinity to spring, so will be quite happy when it starts to make an appearance. So there is not time
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How Radiators Improve The Ambiance Of Your Home
Curved radiators are known for providing a relaxing and refined mood to our home. Lately, they’ve been the centre of attention especially for people with a keen eye for efficient technology. Curved radiators make homes look stylish while providing functionality. Interior designers have even talked about this. A curved radiator is simply a radiator but
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Interior Trends to Look For in 2017
With Christmas and the New Year only weeks away, a lot of us will be turning to making resolutions and looking at ways to improve life. There are always the standard lose weight, eat better and go to they gym types of goals (just me)? But how about a goal to improve the look of
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Feng Shui Your Way To A More Productive Office Space
Whether you work from an office at home, or work at a corporate office, there are several principles to having a more productive work day. Some of them are what you do to focus each day. Some of them are the environment that you work in. The principles work for whatever office space and when
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Update Your Kitchen with Inexpensive Worktops (That Aren’t Pricey Granite)
The kitchen is one of the most intimate rooms of the home. In this space, we gather with friends and loved ones, sharing food and sharing memories. It makes sense to create a kitchen that’s inviting and functional, but kitchen remodels can be expensive. Luckily, there are a few options that fit the bill, to
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Spring Picks: Blush | Guest Post from Fashion & Frappes
Light pink and blush as the chosen colours for spring is not exactly revolutionary. And I am actually not a big fan of the colour. However, what caught my eye this season was the combination of the girl-next-door colour with very fashion forward designs. It was an interesting mix. Let me show you! Spring
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My Day at the Ideal Home Show
I have heard about the Ideal Home Show and other such shows, but have never been. I was invited along by Tefal this year to learn about one of their new kitchen gadgets, so it was a fun afternoon out. I went along by myself and it was nice to wander, browse and not have