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S.S. for the #thirdwish

Ok we are not talking about the one and only gift here, but this one can be the perfect additional gift or two. And how exciting is it to give and receive several gifts on Christmas Day? Even if it's something small, part of the fun is in unwrapping it (or watching it be unwrapped if you're at the giving end) after all!  You know that secret Santa gift you need to buy and ran out of ideas? Or that cool stocking filler? Or an anytime-anywhere gift? S.S. is the answer.   Sexy Stationary it is! Yes, stationary can be sexy. And it can also make a perfect little gift.    I have a thing for cool design stationary, the...

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It's time for the #secondwish

There is nothing better then getting something from your favourite designer as a gift. Be it shoes, handbags or wall art.  If you've been reading my posts you'll know I have a crush on my wall canvas by Oliver Gal "Love is the New Black". It's just the right mix of cool, comtemporary and has the perfect colour combo for my gray scheme.     That's where the second wish for Christmas comes in! Oliver Gal has such a cool range of designs that are just the right thing to make a statement in any room. Here are some of my picks.      There is a Black & White Oliver Gal sale right now at Secret Sales (hint hint), and...

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What's your #firstwish ?

This is it now... December has arrived! It's the day you realise that the new year will be here before we know it, Christmas is just around the corner and I haven't even started planning it yet. I've been so busy planning Baby L's birthday party that I've been like 'Christmas what.. When!?' But once those preparations are over and that should be very soon, I'll be dedicated to creating a special first Christmas for her... for all of us!  And with that in mind, I've been putting together a special wish list for the interior geek (like me!), with a few things that would rock your world if you are one of those people that feel accomplished after you...

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Hot Accessories Right Now...

It's that time of the year when we are getting our homes ready for Christmas, and there isn't much time left so it's time to get moving!  There's no time for a major project now, maybe a painting job and some new furniture yes, but if you don't want to spend too much the secret is in accessorising! It's all in the detail and you can make a big difference in the look of your home by using accessories to update it.  Plus, with all the Black Friday offers on, there couldn't be a better time then now to shop for home accessories.  So I had a look around the high street over the last week to see what's around,...

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5 Must-Have Mirrors under £100

Last week was the Amara Interior Awards ceremony, while I wasn't there I was closely following all the social media updates, and I'd just like to send a big congratulations to the Winners! Thank you everyone who supported me by voting, and there is always next year to try again... :) #nevergiveup Let's talk mirrors now! I've added a few mirrors to my wish list recently (yes, I do keep wish lists of home décor!) and I have been finding quite a few must-have mirrors for prices that won't break the bank! From embellishing your living room walls, to sitting pretty on shelves, you can add so much interest to a room with the right mirror! I still remember the episode...

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