Finally, January is done and dusted! I don’t know about you but I always find it such a long, hard month to get through. After all the festivities of Christmas and New Year have come to an end January just seems like such an anti-climax. The mornings are dark, the evenings are dark and
Books
Book Review : The Origami Home by Mark Bolitho
Today I wanted to share this really lovely book with you guys as I know you will appreciate it, particularly those of you who are into your arts and crafts. The Origami Home is a really unique, modern approach to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding combined with high-end interior design. The book features
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Interviews
Interview : Professional Organiser & Declutterer Jasmine Sleigh
Do you ever get the feeling that you are drowning in a sea of stuff? That your possessions are getting out of control and you just have nowhere left to store anything? Especially after Christmas when you have all those new items that you’ve been given as gifts but that may not actually be needed
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Bathroom
Tips & Tricks for Designing a Small Bathroom
Contemporary bathroom designed by Ripples As I have mentioned here many times before, I am a relatively new home owner having taken our first step onto the property ladder in October 2013. As first-time buyers, we obviously had to start off rather modestly and our little flat is far from the dream home that we
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Events
Giveaway : Win £500 worth of Wallpaper from Mr Perswall
Today my lovlies I have a fantastic giveaway for you as I have teamed up with the Swedish wallpaper manufacturer Mr Perswall who has kindly offered to give one lucky Design Sheppard reader £500 worth of wallpaper. How fantastic! And what a wonderful way to start 2015 that would be. Although it would be a very hard
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Uncategorized
Designer Playhouses for Kids from Lullabuy
Happy Monday everyone! For today’s post I want to introduce you guys to some really cool designer playhouses for kids. I stumbled across these as I was looking for dolls houses for Matylda. I had no idea that something quite so cool was on the market for children and I have to say that it
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Bedroom
Eve Mattress : A Revolution in Mattress Design
Today we have a very special post for you guys as we would like to introduce you to a new brand that sells really cool mattresses. I know, I know, that sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? How on earth can mattresses be cool? Typically they are one of the most boring home interior items
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Bedroom
Lust List : Cosy Beds for Long Lazy Lie-Ins
Hello dear readers! I’m back and would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!!! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas break and are feeling relaxed and refreshed and ready to face whatever 2015 chooses to throw at us. I personally really enjoyed taking time out over the holidays to spend
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News
Merry Christmas from The Design Sheppard
So guys it’s Christmas Eve. I hope you’re all ready for the festivities and have everything you need? I am actually done already so no last minute shopping for me, which is very unusual! This is just a quick post to let you know that Ruth and I are taking a well earned blog break
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News
Take a Peek Inside Ruth’s Home
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Direct Blinds who asked me to take part in their new blog feature ‘Inside my Home’ where their readers are able to take a peek inside the homes of various interiors experts. Well anyone with tiny kids will know that it is almost impossible to keep your