Oh wow! I bet you never thought you’d hear Cottage Core and Dark Elegance uttered in the same sentence! Well there’s a first time for everything I suppose. But then I have made up a word too……. Welcome to my loo-tility. The downstairs bog as it’s other wise known. But as it also houses my boiler and the washing machine it’s also my rather cramped utility room. I used to pretentiously call it the boot room! But as there’s no where to put boots I had a rethink on the name because it’s time for it to have a makeover. It’s tired (much like me) and it needs a little love and attention. So welcome to my ‘Cottage Core Meets Dark Elegance in the Lootility Makeover Design’ (that’s a mouthful). Are you ready?
Continue Reading…This post contains products that were used as part of a previous collaboration. Well here it is folks, meet the loo-tillity, a sensational makeover with Rust-Oleum. With a definite nod to the Victorian use of these once two very separate rooms I took inspiration from pantries of the time. More butlers than maid though, thus allowing it to be that little more refined.
Continue Reading…In the world of home design, nothing quite adds impact to a room like a wall mural. But with so many styles to choose from we’re not just talking about any murals. Oh no! Today we’re diving into the depths of the dark and decadent because, well, it’s me talking here, what else would you expect? We’re talking the kind of murals that transform spaces into brooding sanctuaries, oozing with opulence and decadence. So whether you’re a connoisseur of the dramatic or love a dash of the unexpected here are some dark and decadent wall murals from Photowall to make you swoon.
Continue Reading…Sponsored Post. Ah, the great British weather! As unpredictable as a cat deciding whether to come inside or stay out just a moment longer. Honestly some days we’re not even sure what to wear, we truly do get four seasons in one day! And that’s the thing, I sometimes wonder what is the point of having a garden if I never get to use it. But fear not, there’s now a way to turn our gardens into usual, functional spaces, come rain or shine (or snow, because, you know, it’s the UK). Here’s how to make the most of your garden year round.
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