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Inspiration for conscious + creative interiors

Category: Styling

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Styling

Interview: Joanna Thornhill on interior decor for mindful living

This year, Joanna Thornhill published her fourth home interiors book and the topic couldn’t be more timely. The New Mindful Home* explores interior design through … Read More ›

soft focus white fairy lights
Styling

9 eco friendly Christmas decor ideas that don’t compromise on sparkle

When David Attenborough was asked about the one thing we can do to help protect the planet, his message was clear – ‘stop waste of … Read More ›

Green leaves overlapping
Styling

Interview: Lessons in Biophilic Design from Oliver Heath

As we stay in our houses, to protect our health and that of others, the idea of home as our sanctuary is taking on a … Read More ›

Black Tiptoe removable table leg
Styling

10 small house interior design solutions

As more architects explore the potential of tiny homes, finding ways to optimise small interiors is a growing area of interest for designers. Some minimalists … Read More ›

Bert and May Bolonia tiles styled with vintage accents
Styling

8 stylish vintage bathroom decorating ideas

The bathroom may not be an obvious setting for your flea market finds, but is actually one of the best spaces to experiment with. Even … Read More ›

Styling

10 ways to create a winter centrepiece with natural branches

When it comes to Scandi design, natural branches and foliage are Christmas decor staples. To create a focal point, a few foraged branches and sprays … Read More ›

High ceilings and black painted window frames
Styling

10 simple home decoration ideas that will tempt you to paint it black

Will you be facing your fear of the dark, this Halloween…? To some, the idea of painting a room black is somewhat horrifying, but if you … Read More ›

Peach Baby by Earthborn eco paints
Styling

Autumn colour inspiration from 5 eco-friendly paint brands

With such an overwhelming amount of options available, choosing paint colours is enough to bring on a headache, even before you’ve been exposed to any … Read More ›

vintage Thonet chair in the bedroom
Styling

16 vintage bedroom ideas that will inspire you to shop second hand

I’m beginning to think, those who have an eye for styling vintage furniture are the most eco of all. Being able to see the value … Read More ›

Spring themed cake by Lily Vanilli
Styling

Easter decorating with food and flowers

If you’re hosting a festive party over the Easter weekend, you might be wondering how best to create a sense of occasion. A perpetual quandary for the … Read More ›

potted plants centrepiece for eco friendly wedding
Styling

Brilliant ideas for natural and eco-friendly wedding decorations

Depending on the scale and theme of your wedding, decorations can be one of the biggest things to tick off the to do list. Pinterest … Read More ›

Stylist Marij Hessel
Styling

Interview: Marij Hessel on styling flea market finds

Marij Hessel is an interior stylist with a taste for DIY, travel and thrifting. As you’ll see from her blog and web shop My Attic, she … Read More ›

Narrow hallway ideas
Styling

Decorating ideas for narrow corridors and hallways

There is no shortage of decorating inspiration for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms or living rooms. But what about the awkward in between spaces? Hallways can offer … Read More ›

woman standing in a field
Styling

An introduction to Minimalist living

You may have noticed that Minimalism, Minimalist living or Minimalist lifestyle are now frequently used phrases by eco-minded online communities. For many, the term Minimalism … Read More ›

Gifts wrapped in magazine pages with twine and berries
Styling

9 alternative and eco friendly wrapping paper ideas

We hear a lot about the amount of waste that’s generated around Christmas, with one of the biggest problems being the vast amounts of wrapping … Read More ›

Plastic toys wearing witches hats
Styling

Creative and plastic free Halloween party ideas for kids

If you’ve just arrived here out of nowhere, first of all – WELCOME! and second of all, I should mention that this post actually follows on from … Read More ›

Woman wearing white fox mask made of feathers
Styling

Hauntingly elegant Halloween party ideas

The run up to the 31st October is that splendid time of year when our supermarket shelves suddenly fill up with a LOT of black … Read More ›

Styling

Wood pallet garden

If you have a new year’s resolutions to be more green-fingered, you might be interested in making a pallet garden – ideal for small outdoor … Read More ›

Styling

Assemblage wall Christmas tree

Here’s an alternative idea for a Christmas tree or indeed any kind of wall decoration.  Dutch graphic designer Jane Schouter created this festive display using … Read More ›

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