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    How to Decorate Like a Millionaire

    January 8, 2021January 15, 2021

    We all dream of winning the lottery but it is still possible to decorate like a Millionaire even if you don’t have a Millionaire’s budget. Here I share my tips for decorating your home like a Millionaire.

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  • Reviews

    Switching to a Smart Office with Hive

    November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

    Creating a smart office with Hive smart devices allows you to create a more secure and energy-efficient office whilst also saving money.

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  • Reviews

    Review : Smellacloud Aroma Diffuser

    November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

    The Smellacloud aroma diffuser releases a relaxing and harmonious scent into your home creating a calming ambiance and mood.

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  • Briiv sustainable and natural air purifier on a table next to some plants

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    Briiv, the Sustainable and Natural Air Purifier

    April 21, 2020April 20, 2020

    Briiv is a sustainable and natural air purifier designed and made in the UK to provide an eco-friendly way of improving the air quality in your home.

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  • Technology

    Symfonisk Speakers from IKEA and SONOS

    October 7, 2019October 4, 2019

    Symfonisk speakers are a new collaboration between IKEA and Sonos to create smart furniture pieces that integrate the highest quality sound.

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  • Panasonic Vitrine transparent T screen

    Technology

    Innovative TVs of the Future

    May 15, 2019October 23, 2020

    The design of TVs is becoming more sophisticated and they are finally blending seamlessly into our living environments.

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  • Decorex 2018_Parallel Perceptions - OLED Wallpaper Collection by Meystyle

    Technology

    The World’s First OLED Wallpaper

    October 6, 2018October 7, 2018

    Over the years we have seen wallpaper transforming from a mundane and purely functional piece of the home decor puzzle into something much more creative, and flamboyant that really allows us to make a statement with our home interiors. From wallpaper based on origami, wallpaper with 3D style effects, to digitally printed and unbelievably realistic

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  • Technology

    Disguise Your TV with the Samsung Frame

    March 21, 2017March 22, 2017

    Have you ever wished that you could disguise that ugly black box in the corner of your livingroom? You know the one I mean. That massive TV that takes up valuable space in your room and looks like a right eyesore. You’ve noticed how no photographs of home interiors in magazines ever feature a TV, right?

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  • Interior Accessories

    How I Overcome the Winter Blues

    March 13, 2017April 18, 2019

    The past few days have felt decidedly warmer down here in Devon. We even had to turn the central heating down one evening as we were feeling a little balmy. To me, that is a sure sign that Spring is edging ever closer and I can’t wait. It’s hard trying to get through the winter

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  • Technology

    Introducing the VQ Retro Mk II Emma Bridgewater DAB+ Radio

    November 18, 2016April 18, 2019

    By now you guys probably know that I’m a big fan of VQ radios. My first experience with VQ was when I reviewed the Bardot radio, which I still really like. I then wrote a whole article about how the products manufactured by VQ are designed primarily with women in mind, which is one of

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  • Technology

    Ding : A Beautifully Simple Smart Doorbell

    October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

    I get hundreds of emails every day, and I mean hundreds. Most of them are pretty interesting but only a few will catch my attention enough to be considered to feature here on the blog. And then, just occasionally, there will be an email that gets me really excited and I know straight away that

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  • Technology

    Canary Home Security System

    August 5, 2016April 19, 2019

    I’ve always had an interest in smart technology for the home, ever since I researched and wrote an article about the Smart Grid. But recently I have been intrigued by home security systems. I have always thought of a home security system as being reserved for the extremely wealthy. You know, the kind of people

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  • Events

    Celebrating Mother’s Day with VQ

    February 28, 2016April 26, 2018

    *This post contains affiliate links marked with an asterix* Mother’s day is little over a week away and I’ve been having a long hard think about what it means to be a mother and also what my mother means to me. I was approached by VQ and asked to take part in its Mother’s Day

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  • Technology

    VQ : Super Sexy Audio Devices for Women

    November 17, 2015April 26, 2018

    VQ is a brand I have known about for quite some time now. I reviewed one of their products back in September last year and I have really enjoyed using our Bardot DAB+ Radio ever since. What I didn’t realise at the time though was the fact that the company actually has a really interesting

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  • Lighting

    Review : Sengled Pulse LED Bulb + Wireless Speakers

    September 18, 2015October 7, 2016

    When I first received the email asking if I would be interested in reviewing the Sengled Pulse LED Bulb + Wireless Speakers I have to admit my first reaction was a bit of a scoff as I immediately thought it must be just another useless gimmick that nobody really needs. However, I decided to visit

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  • Reviews

    Review : The Samsung SE790C Curved Monitor

    August 21, 2015October 7, 2016

    A few weeks ago we partnered with Samsung to test drive their SE790C Curved Monitor. Now as I’ve said many times before I’m not very tech savvy and I prefer any technology that I use to fit seamlessly into my life without requiring me to go on a short training course to get to grips

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  • Crosswater Digital Wireless Shower Control

    Bathroom

    Digital Showering from Crosswater

    August 7, 2015April 22, 2019

    One of the most pressing renovation projects for our home is definitely our bathroom. It’s tiny so there isn’t much scope for change sadly but we’re hoping to get new tiles, a new shower and new taps at least. I have spent months and months dreaming of new bathrooms but we can’t quite afford to

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  • Technology

    Lust List : Home Gadgets

    May 22, 2015November 23, 2017

    I’m not really a very techie sort of person. Sure I like having the odd gadget if it makes my life easier and more streamlined, but I’m certainly not one of these people who has to have the latest bit of tech to hit the market. In fact I’m quite the opposite, once I get

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  • Furniture

    IKEA Launches Wireless Charging Furniture

    March 11, 2015October 7, 2016

    I can’t even begin to tell you all how excited I am about this huge news! IKEA has launched a range of furniture that is designed with integrated wireless charging points in it. Granted this is not the newest technology around, but what makes this announcement so exciting is the fact that the majority of us will

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  • Reviews

    Review : View Quest Bardot DAB+ Radio

    September 19, 2014April 26, 2018

    The older I have gotten the less well I have been able to cope with technological innovation. I used to watch my parents struggle with new technology and wonder why they found it so hard, but age definitely seems to affect our ability to adapt to new technologies. Apart from smart phones, I seem to

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  • Technology

    Imagining the Home of the Future

    October 4, 2012March 22, 2018

    I was recently contacted by the TV network NBCUniversal who was just about to launch its latest series on the SyFy channel. Now a little known fact about me is that I am a bit of a secret sci-fi geek and growing up I loved watching sci-fi programmes with my dad and I was always

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    [AD] Kitchens come pretty high up the home renovation wish list and because it's such a big, and often costly, job, it's important to design the space so that it works for your family and your lifestyle. I have partnered with Matter Designs, an Essex-based kitchen design company, to share 5 important things to consider when designing your dream kitchen. .
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    [AD] This is a mood board that @yellow_brick_road_design put together for me when we were planning the design of my new coworking space in Totnes @thetribecoworks. Caoimhe is an amazing local interior designer who I was so lucky to work with on this personal project. She helped me to pull the colour scheme together, source products from local suppliers, decide where everything should be positioned and generally create an absolutely beautiful space for creative female entrepreneurs to come together to work, support one another and share ideas, knowledge, experience and contacts. 
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    [AD] This new desk lamp creates a lovely warm and cosy glow due to the warm white LED lights that are embedded in the wooden frame. But what is really interesting about it is the innovative mechanism for the switch. Two wooden balls, each attached to string, contain magnets which attract one another and complete the circuit. Suspended in mid-air the two balls switch the light on. I have a special promo code on my blog to allow you to get 30% off the beautiful Heng Balance Light by @enso_paris⠀
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    [AD] Before Christmas, I was invited up to London to pay a visit to a premium bathroom showroom that specifies and designs bathrooms for consumer and commercial projects using @Duravit products. As a brand ambassador for Duravit, it was really interesting to hear all about what makes Duravit their go-to brand and the design issues that they are able to solve by using their products. Whilst at @theshowroomltd I spoke with founder Brian Witcomb whilst he showed me around. ⠀
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    [AD] Choosing window dressings can be quite a complicated affair. Even once you narrow it down to a particular type there are still lots of variations to choose from. Take window shutters for example. Do you need full height shutters, cafe style shutters, tier on tier shutters or tracked shutters? It all depends on the type of window you have and the room in which they will be fitted. In my latest post with @diamondshutters we walk you through all the options so you can make sure you make the right choice for your home. 
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