DIY Linen Headboard for Your Bedroom – Create a Bespoke Simple Minimalist Headboard

By: Marlene
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Today’s Blog Post is a DIY tutorial on how to create your own simple minimalist headboard. This DIY is also a Creative Design trick. It is a combination of purchasing some end-material – 100% linen headboard cover – and designing and creating the headboard yourself. If you are good with sewing, you could even attempt…

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My Monochrome Corridor Makeover – Reveal

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I am so excited to finally reveal our Monochrome Hallway Makeover. I’ve been compiling all the works we have done over the months in this post! Decorating a house is not a short project, as I have learned it with my first home and it will always be evolving but if you look at the…

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30 new Bathroom products unveiled at ISH 2019 Frankfurt Fair

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If you have never heard of ISH Fair/Salon taking place every other year in Frankfurt, Germany and you love Interiors, I cannot blame you. I had never heard of that salon before I worked for a Luxury Bathroom Brand, yet I remember the employees talking about it as the most sacred industry event requiring years-long…

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6 Simple and Mindful Kitchen Organisation Tips + Cupboards details

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This blog post is about how to re-organise your kitchen at home, the easy way! So you never have to open more than one cupboard to find what you need. Take a seat and read on. I admit I have a bit of an obsession with streamlining and making my life as easy as possible…

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How to Create Architectural Wall Panels/Moldings – A step-by-step DIY Tutorial

By: Marlene
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I am so excited to be sharing with you a step-by-step process on how to create beautiful and simple wood panels for your walls, here our process in our Living Room makeover. In a nutshell: It is way simpler than it looks. I made a youtube video to explain all of it if you are more…

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How To Paint An Old Laminate Flooring Into a Fresh Scandinavian-inspired White Wood Flooring – DIY Tutorial

By: Marlene
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This DIY tutorial will transform an old dated laminate flooring into a modern scandinavian inspired heaven flooring which completely changed witj just paint and for a cost of less than GBP150.

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A Selection of 5 Modern and Traditional Kitchen Designs – Real Kitchens!

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Akitchen is in many ways the heart of a home. Where people informally gather for a chat, and discuss about the everyday mundane life. Yes of course to cook as well. With modern living and busy lives, we spend less and less time in the kitchen so that is why it is important to nurture…

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Free Printable Minimalist Calendar 2019

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Minimalist Calendars are great to read at a quick glance and don’t provide distraction amongst your room decor. This calendar could really fit any interior style. I created this minimalist calendar that I am sharing with you today because I needed a simple calendar that I could have on the wall and add post-it notes…

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10 Design Chairs Perfect For Small Spaces

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Today’s blog post is about sharing a handpicked selection of compact sized chairs for a small dining room area. Space is often an issue if you lead an urban life but thankfully some manufacturer designed products that can fit a small space and still look good. Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliates, check the Privacy…

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Intentional Living – 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Furniture and Decoration Items

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Today’s blog post is about sharing ideas to help you be more mindful when approaching room decoration. Specifically about buying furniture or decoration items. Trying to be better and more ethical with what you buy is a choice, just like reckless spending is a choice. Sure, one choice is more encouraged than the other where…

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Transform your Wood Decking with White Stain – Review of White Wash Ronseal Decking Stain

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The product was gifted as part of an instagram collaboration with Ronseal (click here to see it) but I decided to do this blog post myself as I struggled to find other reviews on the topic of white stains for decking. Words and views are my own. Links may be affiliate, read privacy policy for…

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A Modern Way of Letting More Sunlight In With Vario by VELUX Rooflights

By: Marlene
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  Disclaimer: This post is a paid collaboration with the brand but views and words are my own (with the exception of quotes). There are many reasons to be inspired by the Nordic countries. In terms of product design, how to be more happy at home and how to make the most of anything… anything…

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6 Genderless Wellness Products to Have in Your Bathroom Cabinet

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Wait what is a wellness product? Well, it is a product that is good for your soul and your body! You probably have read that it is important to look after yourself and take some “me-time” once in a while for your own sanity and Mental Health. And… as you are probably thinking about bubble…

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10 Parisian-inspired Overmantle Mirrors for The Living Room

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The “Louis Philippe” style mirror created in the 19th century as part of French neoclassicism has a unique way of making a room look bigger by its oversized dimensions and vertical orientation which elevates the wall it is standing against. Here is a selection of products to help you reproduce the vintage/antique vibe. They are…

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My first Zero Waste Workshop Experience

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Today’s blog post in about what to expect during a Zero Waste workshop and my experience and take on it. In a nutshell: Loved it! Disclaimer: Words, pictures and views are my own. I found this workshop myself and I was kindly gifted a participation ticket in exchange for this blog post. This is a…

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