home and interiors
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Find a Property this Spring
Last week I looked at Spring being the perfect time to sell your home, and some of the practical and aesthetic considerations you need to pay special attention to in order to show your home in its best light. But, once you have made the decision to sell your home, you then have to look at the logistics of selling, and that means securing an estate agent. Do you choose the traditional High Street option, or do you sell your home using an online estate agent? The nature of trying to sell or find a property has changed so much in recent times. When we bought our home in 2003…
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Thinking of selling your home? It’s time for a Spring Clean.
Spring has most definitely sprung. Yesterday was another gloriously sunny day, a day for spending some time in the park or garden, finding a beer garden on the way home from work, and starting that Spring Clean. Yes, when the weather turns good again after the winter chill thoughts always seem to turn to cleaning. I’m not sure why, but think it has something to do with the fact we can actually peg things on the line, curtains, bedding, towels etc, and everything smells so fresh. I also think that this is linked to the fact that Spring is notoriously the best, and most popular time of year to sell…
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Interior dreams focus – bathtubs
Question – where do you go in your home when you really want to relax? For me, the answer is always the bathtub. I fill it with hot water and beautifully scented bubbles, take a good book and a glass of wine, and I lock that door. For thirty minutes or so I am in my own world, away from the family, social media, the telephone, and anything else that might disturb me. I chill and relax, and, at the end of it, I feel ready to face the world again. My bathroom is a form of sanctuary, and my bath is the place where I can find a bit…
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Adding Artwork to your walls
An effective way to add your personality, and your own personal stamp onto a room is through your walls. The sort of wall covering you opt for, be it traditional wallpaper, murals, art work and canvases can reveal a lot about your taste and personality, and can also change a room from ‘just ok’ into a truly fabulous place. What you add to your walls can very much depend on the size of the room in question, but regardless of whether you have a lavish sized room, or a box sized bedroom, there is a stylish option to suit every room. Here are some ideas I have picked up from…
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Four Subtle Decor Tips for New Moms Looking for a Cozier Sleeping Space
Let’s face it: it’s only natural to let your bedroom décor fall to the wayside after you become a new mom. Maybe you’ve accumulated clutter from the baby. Perhaps you simply haven’t had any time to yourself to clean or tidy up. Maybe you’ve got older children who also leave a lot of mess or insist in sleeping in your bed too. (Although an Harkla’s anxiety blanket can be a huge help in getting your child a full night’s rest.) Regardless, becoming a mom shouldn’t mean sacrificing your own comfort at home. Make it a goal to revamp your bedroom to ensure that you’re getting the highest sleep quality possible…
