I think I’ve mentioned before that I have appointed myself as a brand ambassador for Brabantia right? They haven’t asked me to be one, I just really like the company and all their products. I’m constantly impressed with the quality of their products and I’ve enjoyed learning about their recent focus on corporate social responsibility with their
Technology
Ding : A Beautifully Simple Smart Doorbell
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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Artwork
Giveaway : £50 to spend on Wall Art at Posterlounge
I have recently become much more confident when it comes to choosing artwork for my home. I’ve always found it a real challenge to find artwork that I love and that I won’t get bored of easily. The fear that I will go off it quickly has, for years, prevented me from even buying any…how
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Bedroom
Introducing Button & Sprung: Handmade Beds and Mattresses
Have you noticed the chill in the air over the past few days? I know we’ve had an unusually warm September here in the UK but now that October is here I feel like autumn is slowly creeping up on us. I’ve found myself sleeping in a T-shirt and leggings for a few nights now
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Books
Book Review : 1000 Ideas for Colour Schemes
The latest book to arrive at Design Sheppard HQ for review is a great little read called 1000 ideas for colour schemes by Jennifer Ott, an interior designer and architectural colour specialist based in San Francisco. Now I say it’s a great little read, but to be honest there isn’t really much reading to be done. It’s
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Interior Accessories
Roald Dahl Curtains & Cushions from Curtains.com
2016 marks 100 years since the birth of much-loved children’s author Roald Dahl and to mark the centenary of the occasion, online retailer Curtains.com has launched a collection of curtains and cushions that feature illustrations from the books that have been entertaining children the world over for decades now. Roald Dahl was born on September
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Interior Accessories
Nature-Inspired Ironing Boards from Brabantia
I’m sure you guys all know by now what a big fan I am of Brabantia. I have a number of their bins (this one, this one, and this one) dotted around my home and I also have quite a few pieces from their laundry collection (this and these) as well as a beautiful ironing board
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Bedroom
Naturalmat Organic Mattresses and Bedding
As you all know by now, I live in Devon and I really enjoy showcasing companies that are local to me. Back in July, I was invited to Topsham, just outside Exeter, to visit a company called Naturalmat that manufactures organic mattresses and bedding. It wasn’t the first time that I had heard about the
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Wallcoverings
Hua Trees Collection by Sian Zeng
The beautiful collection that I’m sharing with you today is by the very talented Sian Zeng. I absolutely adore her work and I’ve featured her a couple of times here already. (You can read about her seasons collection here and her magnetic wallpaper here). Her work is so intricate and detailed and her latest products are
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Furniture
Introducing The Lounge Co
Holly Chaise End in House Cotton Linen – Peacock Tail As I have gotten older and become a homeowner I have discovered two things that tell me I am now officially a grown up. And that is that it is worth spending more money on your sofa and your mattress. After all, we spend so