April 2, 2020
pillow talk – how to style cushions
For those of us who haven't got a decorating fairy godmother up our sleeves, yet still want to work a little makeover magic with our homes, I thought I'd talk...
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March 31, 2020
getting back on the horse
They say that when you fall off a horse or a bike or a bandwagon (what even is a bandwagon?) that the best thing to do is get straight back on. Before...
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October 15, 2018
forager about town
I fear that I am doing too good a job upholding my reputation as forager-about-town. A little botanical snip here, and a wee cutting there while out walking, and quicker...
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September 20, 2018
live what you love when it comes to interior style
Live what you love – this is something that I cannot stress enough. The fact that you must trust your instincts, and you must always, always, always decorate for yourself...
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April 30, 2018
the knack of knick-knacking
Years ago, when Small Acorns was still a mere baby, and I was obviously still precious about it, I was out at a party one night, and was introduced to...
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February 22, 2018
florabundance
I cannot imagine a day without flowers in it, or of not having flowers in my home. Monsieur Monet obviously agrees with me. What is it that he said? Something...
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February 4, 2018
lessons in colour
I am unashamedly a colourist. A lover of colour. But in saying this I do not mean that I live in a home that is a bright riot of colour....
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January 7, 2018
summer plum cake
Happy New Year! I’m writing today from my little office at the beach house. Of course it’s not really an office. It’s actually just our outdoor table here at the...
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December 22, 2017
festive table settings
I thought that you might like a few very quick and simple ideas for lovely festive tables. Ideas that are visually gorgeous, easy, and most importantly, stress free. Well really,...
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September 28, 2017
making a house magical & baking
Last weekend I was doing a little baking. Of course, out loud I will pretend that it was for the benefit of the school lunch boxes. But actually, it was...
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August 10, 2017
interior style
Great style isn’t about how slavishly you follow a trend or how quick you are to embrace the latest, greatest thing; in fact it’s anything but slavishly following a trend...
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July 9, 2017
objet trouve
Finding a special treasure for my home in a store or studio or market or junk shop or auction is pure joy. Especially if that ‘objet trouve’ is unexpected, and...
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October 24, 2016
hanging a gallery art wall
Oh my goodness! It's been a long time between drinks, as the saying goes. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you will have seen the main reason...
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July 11, 2016
a hallway vignette
I was looking at my little hallway vignette of vintage bottles and flowers the other day, and wondering if it needs a little change. After all, I am always advocating...
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March 8, 2016
being true to yourself
‘Be honest about what you love, because it’s always important to be charmed and seduced by where you live.’ I read this quote by UK interior designer Tara Bernerd in Living...
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August 10, 2015
a colour palette ~ ink, pale aqua, & olive
The transformative effect of colour on a space cannot be underestimated. Why do some spaces lift your spirits while others evoke a feeling of tranquility and calm? Why does a...
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July 20, 2015
collections of blue & white china
Many of my collected treasures can instantly transport me back to the place and time that I bought them or found them or were given them. They are a timeline...
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July 15, 2015
my favourite things ~ rachel castle
It's a universal truth that all who know Rachel Castle, describe her as pure sunshine. And if you follow her instagram or facebook feeds, then you'll also know how damn...
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July 6, 2015
a bit on the side ~ bedside tables
Oh my goodness, it is pouring with rain here today. And freezing cold! It's a good excuse to stay inside and catch up with the blog world while trying to...
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