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The Best Upholstery Fabrics: A Guide for the Stylishly Comfy

Let’s talk upholstery because nothing ruins the joy of lounging like scratchy fabric, mysterious stains that won't budge or a sofa that...

Elisha Rickward

Jun 36 min read

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Hello Spring

STYLING TRENDS TO TRY THIS SPRING. Welcome to Spring.. it seems to be a long time in the making after the cold and wet winter we have had....

Elisha Rickward

Sep 1, 20224 min read

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Planning to renovate your bathroom but not sure what to consider? Read on..

You only have had to watch a few episodes of the block to know undertaking a renovation of any kind can be a daunting and stressful...

Elisha Rickward

Aug 1, 20226 min read

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Wallpaper? Why not?

Not sure about you but I have always loved wallpaper – perhaps because it takes me back to a being a kid when we had walls blooming with...

Elisha Rickward

May 1, 20224 min read

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In the market for a new dining table? Read on...

How to select a new dining table It’s not often we have the opportunity to change out big ticket items for our home – so it’s important...

Elisha Rickward

Mar 22, 20225 min read

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How to find the perfect bedside table

Not sure about you but I may have done a wee bit of shopping over lockdown. With my predilection for stretchy pants and comfort I stayed...

Elisha Rickward

Oct 21, 20214 min read

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How to design a gallery wall that you love

As you now I’m all about having a colourful and characterful house that doesn’t take itself too seriously. As such gallery wall hangings...

Elisha Rickward

Sep 30, 20216 min read

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Help: What paint goes where?

A common question I get asked is what type of paint goes where? Should the woodwork paint be different from the walls and if so why? Can...

Elisha Rickward

Sep 16, 20214 min read

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Why perfect rooms are boring... (& other tips to quickly inject character to your home).

Did you know that the eye gets excited by seeing things in multiples & gets bored when things look too matched? And that designers love...

Elisha Rickward

Sep 1, 20213 min read

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When all you can do is (online) shop...

Strange times when you see your postman more than your friends huh?... I guess at least he arrives bearing gifts & never overstays his...

Elisha Rickward

Aug 18, 20212 min read

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Lighten Up

Not sure about you but there is not a lot lighting up my life right now. Resultingly when I’m not walking the dog, bingeing on Netflix...

Elisha Rickward

Jul 14, 20213 min read

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Beach Chic Decorating (aka: when you can't get to the beach bring the beach to you)...

Just when the coast seemed clear and you were about to escape north for a holiday bathed in sunshine: Covid has reared its head again. ...

Elisha Rickward

Jun 24, 20214 min read

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Possibly the most under utilised 'blank canvas' in your home?

It’s winter. It’s cold. And jaunts to far flung summer locations are sadly off the cards for a while longer it seems. So there is...

Elisha Rickward

Jun 15, 20215 min read

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Cosy up your bedroom in time for winter

And just like that it’s winter… hasn’t she made herself known over the last few mornings? So dark when that alarm goes off (and so...

Elisha Rickward

Jun 2, 20214 min read

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How to: Mix Different Wood Types & Tones

Mixing different wood tones and types in your home is often unavoidable – particularly if you have big ticket wooden items like...

Elisha Rickward

May 26, 20215 min read

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Nervous to embrace colour in your home? Try adding texture..

Not confident with big bold colour choices? Reluctant to get busy with pattern? Never fear you are not alone… and I have the...

Elisha Rickward

May 19, 20214 min read

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Armchair Travel Series: Morocco

Not sure about you but I have major wander lust at the moment and am dreaming about that time when the words international travel are not...

Elisha Rickward

May 12, 20214 min read

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How to: Play with Pattern

As you know I celebrate colour and pattern in all its guises and love for my client’s to end up with something unique & individual for...

Elisha Rickward

Apr 28, 20214 min read

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A colourful guide to Mothers Day 2021

A designers guide to colourful mothers day's gifts

Elisha Rickward

Apr 21, 20213 min read

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Making use of rugs in your home decorating scheme

It probably comes as no surprise that I love the use of beautiful rugs in decorating your home. Why? Because they serve multiple...

Elisha Rickward

Mar 12, 20214 min read

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The Best Upholstery Fabrics: A Guide for the Stylishly Comfy

Hello Spring

Planning to renovate your bathroom but not sure what to consider? Read on..

Wallpaper? Why not?

In the market for a new dining table? Read on...

How to find the perfect bedside table

How to design a gallery wall that you love

Help: What paint goes where?

Why perfect rooms are boring... (& other tips to quickly inject character to your home).

When all you can do is (online) shop...

Lighten Up

Beach Chic Decorating (aka: when you can't get to the beach bring the beach to you)...

Possibly the most under utilised 'blank canvas' in your home?

Cosy up your bedroom in time for winter

How to: Mix Different Wood Types & Tones

Nervous to embrace colour in your home? Try adding texture..

Armchair Travel Series: Morocco

How to: Play with Pattern

A colourful guide to Mothers Day 2021

Making use of rugs in your home decorating scheme