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Decorating with Black – Tips for 4 Rooms in your Home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Lorna S

Decorating with black? Does this sound too dark, too sombre, too claustrophobic? If that’s your initial reaction, then prepare to be surprised and delighted. Black can be a sophisticated, moody, dramatic and glorious colour to use in the home. Here … Continue reading →

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6 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing Baby Bedrooms

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Lorna S

In Ireland, we tend to be a bit superstitious in terms of our preparations for a baby. I had my first child in England and I remember a friend being amazed by how I bought the bare minimum in preparation … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Butterflies

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Lorna S

Butterflies, birds and bees are what you need this summer – not just in the garden but in your home. And no, not live ones but butterflies, birds and bees on fabrics and wallpaper are on trend and are great … Continue reading →

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Interiors Design Trends for 2017: Helping You Make Decorating Decisions

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Lorna S

Now that the sun has started shining, I’ve started to think about decorating and yes, judging by the number of people in my local hardware shop choosing paint, people are planning on getting the paint brushes and wallpaper paste out … Continue reading →

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8 Tips from The Home of the Year Programme

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lorna S

Do you enjoy watching home renovation and interior design programmes? I love them but I often notice it’s very easy to be lulled into watching the transformation but not necessarily analysing or learning from the changes to apply them to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Decorating Teenage Boys Bedrooms

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Lorna S

A teenage bedroom has to fulfil a lot of functions. It needs to provide a restful night’s sleep, it needs to look ‘cool’ for when friends call around, it should offer good storage and it will probably need to be … Continue reading →

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7 Ways To Bring Summer Into Your Home

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lorna S

Well it’s always hard to predict the weather in Ireland.  We don’t have extremes which is a good thing.  And when the weather is nice it’s absolutely fantastic but sometimes it rains just when we were planning a picnic or … Continue reading →

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How To Decorate A Girl’s Bedroom From Tot To Teen

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Lorna S

It’s easy enough to decorate a girl’s bedroom for a particular age but not so easy to decorate and furnish a bedroom in a style that lasts for a number of years, from when she is a baby or toddler … Continue reading →

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Tips For Decorating The Downstairs Loo

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Lorna S

Have you really looked at the smallest room in your house lately?  Could it do with a little more love and tender loving care? Often forgotten about once it has been painted and the toilet roll holder has been installed, … Continue reading →

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How To Make Rooms Appear Taller

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Lorna S

Rooms with low ceilings can make rooms (be they large or small) seem much smaller. The low ceiling limits the sense of space and can make the room feel darker too. Conversely, rooms with high ceilings, even if the floor … Continue reading →

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