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A Happy Home: Guest Room Inspiration
After moving out of a shared house (where me and the Mister met) we upped sticks to our first home together in Leeds. It was a big change from living with five people to suddenly having a large top floor apartment with a guest room all to ourselves. Naturally, this room became a dumping ground for all of the stuff; piles of washing, text books (never to be read again) and a large stuffed toy tiger…yup, you read that right!…
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A Happy Home: Bedside Inspiraton
Whilst we’re deciding what our next move is on the house front, I try to appreciate all the small details and spaces within our little rented home. One of those areas is the bedside. Lately is has become a practical place (a dumping ground) for books, cables, notebooks and the odd empty glass that hasn’t made its way to the kitchen sink. It needs a makeover, my friends. Fast. I’d like a pretty and organised space to wake up to…
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Christmas Gift Guide #6
***Welcome to the sixth and final instalment of the Christmas gift guide series. Hopefully you will find inspiration for all tastes and pockets, from the high street, online and the super awesome independents right here in the UK. Happy gifting!*** 1. Hex Trio Earrings, Paper & Chain // 2. Albert The Bear, Cox and Cox // 3. Eloping Seagulls Necklace, Karen Mabon 4. Bronze Pencil Notebook, Howkapow //5. Brightest Star Tea Towel, Keep Calm Gallery // 6. Dress, JOY //7. Clarks Wine Brogues, Bells Shoes // 8. Diamond Ring, Howkapow // 9. Alarm Clock, Dotcomgiftshop Happy shopping!…
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Giveaway: £100 The Range Voucher
Fancy updating your home and garden or want to top up your craft supplies ready for Winter? Yeah, you do! The lovely folk at The Range are offering one lucky reader of Mathilde heart Manech the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend in store. Cor blimey and all that jazz. There are many departments and goodies to be found at The Range including affordable lighting, DIY, home and garden, furniture and arts & crafts; with stores located throughout…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Laura Slater
The 12th Holmfirth Art Market launched over the weekend with a selection of British designer-makers selling original art, design and contemporary craft. To celebrate weekend one (of two), What I Always Wanted, an online marketplace selling the work of British designer-makers, were chosen to judge a new award this year – the Contemporary Craft award. Deborah Bancroft, Laura Slater and Ann Ellison The worthy winner was Laura Slater, who designs and makes bespoke hand screen-printed interior products. Laura has an…
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Gifts: Winter Writing Corner
When I’m not working at the gallery, sorting the house or pottering around town, you will find me on the sofa curled up with my laptop and notebook. It’s where I spend most of my time, writing posts for this blog, websites and the odd magazine article. Oh and plotting world domination, as you do. Now the weather is changing and we’re jumping feet first into Winter I’ve begun researching bits and pieces that would make great gifts for Christmas; all…
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High Street Hunter: Autumn Home Decor (Part Two!)
A few weeks ago I was invited by Most Wanted magazine to choose my top Autumnal home picks, inspired by a particular trend and all under a £80 budget. I chose the copper trend because everyone deserves a little luxury in their life and this interior trend certainly exudes that. As promised in my last post, here are the other High Street Hunters favourite Autumnal trends ranging from cosy knits, nature indoors to Delft inspired interiors. Gorgeous finds, and great…
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Bookmarked: Mugs, Totes, Anchors and Brogues
There always seems to be one (or all) of the following bookmarked on my laptop: tote bags, brogues, notebooks, anchor related nonsense, kitchen accessories and mugs. Oh and fancy hand wash; I’m a sucker for a little luxury now and again. Whether it’s something I will actually buy, gift, or simply feature on this blog, it cheers me knowing there is so much loveliness out there that suits me to a ‘T’! Here’s a few bits and bobs I’ve spotted…
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At Home: Autumnal Décor
I was asked by the lovely folk at Most Wanted, the lifestyle magazine from VoucherCodes.co.uk to scour the internet, focusing on one particular trend, to find the best autumnal home décor pieces for under £80. 1. Copper Lidded Glass Storage Jars, Horsfall & Wright £6.95 // 2. Copper Finish Colander, John Lewis £18 // 3. Copper Ball Table Lamp, John Lewis £50 4. Copper Saucepan, Sainsbury’s £50 5. Copper Top Pump Soap Dispenser, West Elm £21 // 6. Bonlina Copper Circular Mirror, Rockett…
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Gift Guide: Gifts for Weddings
When it comes to buying a wedding gift, I’m perfectly happy going along with what the couple request on the invitation; a donation to their honeymoon fund perhaps or buying something from a curated wedding list. However for wedding couples who don’t ask for anything but the plesaure of your company or if you can’t make it to the wedding at all, it’s nice to find a little something to pop a smile on their faces. A screen print is…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Buddug Humphreys
I first came across Buddug Humphreys last year after her charming Teacup Brooch caught my eye. Last week, I was gently reminded of her awesomeness via the ever delightful Ella Masters blog so I thought it was time to take another peek into Buddug’s world. Buddug Humphreys, once native to Snowdonia in North Wales, now lives and works in London specialising in metalsmithing and enamel. Her hand forged plates (and jewellery) are individually made using layers of enamel fused on metal, to create unique, delicate and…
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At Home: 6 Beautiful Throws
There are many benefits that come with owning a leather sofa; being able to wipe it clean easily (I’m a tea spiller), seeing and feeling it age (I’m a fan of folds and creases), having a piece of furniture with longevity, and it being cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter. Having said that, over the past few very hot weeks we have had a throw or two on hand to stop ourselves sticking to it. If you’re thinking,…