You move in and you’re greeted with blank white walls, the carpet is worn and you’ve got a contract the length of your arm listing don’t after don’t. However, there are ways to tackle the beady eyes of a landlord and make your rented home look spit spot, all without losing your deposit. Get your…
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We all know those blissful moments in life. Those little indulgences which make your heart skip a little with excitement. For us, it’s a new series on Netflix, bottomless brunch, the arrival of an ASOS delivery and it’s afternoon tea. Let’s talk about afternoon tea for a minute. Teeny tiny bite-sized portions towered high. An…
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Not that library, hunty. The only kind of shade we’re interested in this post is the shade you’re going to read these books under. From books of love, Greek mythology and interior know-how’s, here’s our top twelve reads to get stuck into this summer. Disclaimer: we pinched the synopsis’ from trusty Amazon (#lazyjournalism #toohottocare) and…
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It’s always suggested as one of the easiest ways to revamp a room and it’s most certainly one of our top Renting Rules, yes, we’re talking about the humble cushion. There’s a few new collaborations and ranges on the scene so we thought we’d round-up our top picks. Whether you’re looking to give a new…
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We’re really getting summer vibes at the moment. The weather has been coming through with some glorious sunshine. Beer gardens are becoming local haunts, the shorts have become a staple and, on a recent trip to the tropical climes of Dundee, we’ve already managed to get sunburned. Lesson one, kids, even in the Scottish Highlands…
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The concoction of colour is not dissimilar to the production of coffee, according to Farrow & Ball. When creating the latest hue, the sultans of superior shades have perfected the art down to a T. We learned this when we were lucky enough to visit the Farrow & Ball factory in Dorset. On arrival we…
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A stone’s throw from Central St Martins & Google HQ, and on the stylish Granary Square, Tom Dixon Studio has moved and set up camp in a shiny-new space in King’s Cross. The industrial-style Coal Office houses the design giant, showcasing an array of their snazzy wares, a workshop area, shop, soon-to-be restaurant & roof…
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It’s Sunday evening and we realise we invited friends round for dinner. Great, time to panic. David whacks some salmon in the oven and we rustle up some potatoes. A nice, easy Sunday supper.
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We’ve got three really exciting launches for you this month. From eclectic beds and wonderful wallpaper, to whimsical bowls perfect for hopeful British alfresco dining. Take a peek…
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We’ve had a feeling recently that we’re being watched; when we walk past shop windows and enter peoples homes, at design shows and events, even when we’re browsing some of our top go-to interior sites. Turns out, it’s THE latest trend and, let’s face it, you need to face it because it’s about faces.
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Is there anything more nerve-wracking than having to view the bathroom of a rented property? Believe you me, we’ve seen sorry states in our time and considering this is a place where you clean – amongst other things – you kind of want to make sure it’s comfortable and ahem sanitary. That’s why it’s super…
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When you’re renting, especially when you’re renting and sharing, there’s one thing that fills you with the absolute fear. We’re not talking about the common field mouse, we’re talking something even more disturbing – the house guest. It’s not that we don’t want them, it’s just we want our guests to be comfortable and sometimes…
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Following our talk with Houzz, we’re excited to start a series showcasing our top renting rules. Whether it’s nifty ideas of creating a dining space or adding little touches to the kitchen, follow our #RentingRules hashtag on Insta for more inspiration. First up, let’s tackle home office spaces. At our Houzz talk, we shed some…
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March! How the bloody hell did that happen? First of all we’re going to completely gloss over the fact we didn’t do a ‘three new launches’ for February but it was Mark’s birthday month (yes, month) so we have been slightly inebriated for the last 28 days. But alcoholism aside, it’s straight back to business.…
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Following our talk with Houzz, we’re excited to start a series showcasing our top renting rules. Whether it’s nifty ideas of creating a dining space or adding little touches to the kitchen, follow our #RentingRules hashtag on Insta for more inspiration. First up, and one of the most popular topics when it comes to renting……
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