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Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Lifestyle | Homeware Wish List

Since buying my first home with my boyfriend I love looking at nick nacks for the home and as there are quite a few I have my eye on at the moment I thought I'd share my latest wish list with you. We have a new build and as we had only lived together at Uni previous to this we didn't have anything to bring with us so needed to start from scratch. It was great having a blank canvas and we were really lucky to be able to get everything from the offset exactly how we wanted as it felt much more homely inside. Now we've been living there a while, though it's time to add some more comforts so I've been on the look out for new things especially for this.

Here is my current wish list.

Dylan Check Cotton Throw | £35.00 | Laura Ashley

I love snuggling up on the sofa with a big blanket and this one from Laura Ashley is gorgeous. I love the pretty lilac and purple running through it and was particularly drawn to it as this is a colour I'm thinking about adding into our white, grey and black lounge.

Besides using this as a blanket if I bought several they would work as really great throws over the sofas to add a different look to the room and make it feel more cosy. I've been tempted to do this for quite some time and this design is exactly what I'm looking for.

Lemington Polka Dot Cotton Throw | £38.50 | Laura Ashley

Another throw I'm loving at Laura Ashley is this pretty polka dot one which again sports lilac and purple shades. I'm not sure I would want to use this as throws over both of my sofas but definitely as and added layer of comfort for people to snuggle with as the nights start to get darker and we go into Autumn and Winter.

Large Wicker Heart | £20.00 | Marks and Spencer

I love heart decorations and as I live with my boyfriend they are the perfect way to decorate our house together. We have off white walls so this dark wicker heart would add some dimension as well as contrast to make it a little more interesting. I also like to decorate the walls with different things other than photo's and paintings so they look more interesting so this would be the perfect addition.

Ivory Pleated Cushion | £24.00 | Debenhams

I'm slightly obsessed with cushions because I love the way the finish off a look in either a lounge or bedroom and also can be used to support your back etc (multi-purpose, whoop!). I think this ivory pleated cushion from Debenhams is really girly and fun plus it has the added sparkle which finishes it off perfectly. It would look really lovely on a white bedspread to add another texture and a little glam.

Apple and Elderflower Diffuser Sticks | £8.00 | Marks and Spencer

Last but not least is a fragrance diffuser as mine has recently run out. I love having this in the house because they last ages and they easily fill a room with a lingering scent. I haven't tried the apple and elderflower fragrance before but I like the sound of it because I imagine it being refreshing and slightly sweet.

What do you think of my wish list?

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Monday, 5 May 2014

Lifestyle | Interior Design: TV Beds

Back in 2012 I bought my first home with my boyfriend which was a very stressful and daunting experience but definitely worth it. We were very lucky to be able to get a foot on the ladder so young and it was very exciting to plan the decor in each room and gradually get together everything. At the time we were looking to buy furniture and soft furnishings because we had both been living at home with our parents so had very little to bring with us. Being a new build we also had a totally blank canvas to start from scratch.

When it came to the bedrooms from the offset we thought about buying a TV bed for the master suite because we wanted to make the most of the space. I'd always had a television in my room so I definitely want to have on in our new place but due to the layout of the room there was no obvious spot where it could go. Therefore, a great alternative was to have it built into the bed. I love this look because I'm not a fan of clutter so it keeps everything so neat and tidy.

There are a numerous styles of TV beds available and in a variety of colours so whatever you're after you can find it. I personally really like the cream shade because I like our bedrooms to be light as I feel it makes them look bigger. I also like the leather and padded headboards. They look super comfy and the sleek design looks really modern.

The TV mechanism is electronic so they are completely easy to use and the television can even be connected to a dvd player or game console which can be stored in a slot under the bed so again everything is tidied away. I enjoy to watch both tv and films and lately I've been going to bed really early because I've been a bit under the weather so this is definitely something that interests me.

TV beds are available in double, kind and super king sizes at Bed Sale Online and for very reasonable prices. I was surprised to see you can purchase the GFW Andorra bed frame pictured above for just £596 in the sale (excluding the tv and mattress) which is a bargain but there are also more expensive ranges depending on what you want. If you're wanting your bed quickly there is also the option of next day delivery which is pretty amazing!

For now we've had to settle with having our television in our wardrobe which means it is still tucked away but is using up essential space we could really do with (I need more room for my shoes!). The TV Bed is a really great alternative and I love that it keeps everything so neat and tidy. I definitely still want to have one of these, it's just a matter of when! The modern feel will fit in with our decor really well and revealing a tv from the bed at a click of a button is pretty cool!

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Would you buy a tv bed?

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Thursday, 20 February 2014

Home Wish List // Feat. Laura Ashley / Marks and Spencer / Next

Back in 2012 my boyfriend and I bought our first home together. As it was a new build we had a completely blank canvas to work with and it was really fun to create different looks for each room. At the time we wanted to keep things neutral so in the future when we fancied a change we could easily mix things up by introducing different accessories. The time has come (quicker than I thought if I'm honest) where we fancy a bit of a change so I'm on the look out for some home accessories to change the look and feel of some of the rooms. Here are my picks:

Laura Ashley Lemington Polka Dot Cotton Throw // £55 // Link

We recently transformed our spare room from a second bedroom that didn't get used much into a second lounge which now gets used every day. In order to do this we swapped the double bed for a sofa bed so people can still stay if they need to but it has really opened up the space. Originally we wanted to get a duck egg blue sofa bed but we found an offer on a more neutral one that was too good to refuse so we bought it with the intention to eventually buy a throw and some cushions to add a little colour. I'm really into polka dots so love this one from Laura Ashley!

Laura Ashley Calissa Scented Hearts // £12.00 // Link

If I'm honest I have no idea where I will put these scented hearts but they are just so cute I had to include them on my wish list. I love the pretty colours and the fact that they are scented too. They would make a lovely feature in one of the bedrooms, maybe hanging on the wardrobe doors or even on some little hooks on the wall.

Next Luxe Faux Fur Cushion // £18.00 // Link

I'm a little obsessed with cushions which means that I'm one of those people that love the sofa and bed to be piled high with different colours and textures. I haven't got any faux fur ones and this one looks so snuggly and cosy. I'm thinking of maybe combining it with the throw and some others but I will have to see them together to get an idea of what they are really like.

Next Teal Fossil Embroided Cushion // £14 // Link

Continuing with my love for cushions this one from Next is another I really like. The colours are really pretty and I love the delicate design covering them. I think they would look really great on a sofa that has a pretty neutral background or maybe even on the bed. Next is amazing for homeware products, it's actually one of my favourite places to shop because the quality is good and the prices are very reasonable.

Marks and Spencer Small Wicker Heart // £19.50 // Link

I love anything with hearts and this wicker one from Marks and Spencer is adorable. Our hallway is still looking s bit sparce as we haven't decorated the walls with photo's as we intended so a lovely addition will be this cute heart. I love that it is 3D so will add a little dimension and will break up the photo's nicely.

What do you think of my picks?