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January ‘24 Top Picks

Here are my top interior and lifestyle picks for January including a beautiful Neptune bar stool and a neutral textured table lamp.

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December ‘23 Top Picks

Here are my top interior and lifestyle picks for December including a fabulous boucle armchair and my favourite Converse trainers.

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November ‘23 Top Picks

Here are my top interior and lifestyle picks for November, including some festive themed decor.

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October ‘23 Top Picks

Here are my top interior and lifestyle picks for October. Happy Halloween! (although none are Halloween related…)

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Summer Decor Ideas

Earlier this month, I appeared on Virgin Media Television’s Ireland AM to give some easy ideas on how to spruce up your home for the summer. There’s no point in those ideas going to waste now that the show has aired, so here they are!

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Winter Sale Bargain Buys

Have you been waiting for the post Christmas sales like everyone else to purchase that desk or chair that you badly need, in the hope that it’s on special offer? I’ve trawled through some of the most popular furniture and interiors websites for sale bargains to give you a little dig out. Enjoy!

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Tips For Designing Your Bathroom

Remodelling a bathroom or designing one from scratch can be a daunting exercise. There are so many styles, tiles, sanitaryware and finishes to choose from, it’s no wonder it can get overwhelming. However, following some of these basic principles can ease your stress levels and lead you to that serene oasis that you’re dreaming of.

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Paint Colours for a North Facing Room

If you’re decorating a south facing room, the choice of wall colours is endless due to the beautiful warm light during the day.

But what about north facing rooms? They can appear cold, even gloomy and often carry a grey or green hue due to the lack of sunlight coming in. Bright colours can appear very flat in a north facing room. This aspect can be challenging to decorate, but not if you follow a few tried and tested colour theories for north orientated spaces.

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8 Irish Artists You’ll Want Hanging In Your Home

Choosing original art pieces or prints for your home is a very subjective and sometimes daunting matter. However, Ireland has its fair share of talent and it’s hard to look past the work of Irish artists when deciding on that special piece for your interior space.

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5 Times ‘Stiffkey Blue’ Was The Right Interior Colour Choice

Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue is one of those ‘love it or hate it’ colours in a room. For those who prefer to stick to neutral interiors, it might seem a little dramatic. But for those who are willing to take a risk (it’s only paint…), it’s definitely worth considering for your next home interiors project.

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