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Steal the look: Cluster of colourful pendant lights

August 2, 2022

Have you discovered my steal the look series yet? In this series I share really cool, unusual and clever decor ideas that are easy to steal and re-create in your own home. The last one I shared was a useful and really clever Ikea hack. Today it’s about thinking outside the box with your lighting.

How cool are these pendant lights? A cluster of different light shades hanging from the ceiling with different coloured cords. How original is that? Cluster pendent lights are a big trend at the moment but usually you see 3 or 4 of exactly the same light. Not only does this idea use different (yet complementary) shades but they take it a step further with the colourful cords. Such a playful and fun idea for a kids room. Even if you played with just two colours, it would be very eye-catching.

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Fun with vinyl floors!

July 30, 2022

Whenever you think of re-decorating your rooms or just giving them a refresh, how often do you think of doing something with the floors? I know I tend to look at the walls or the furniture or even the decor because the floors somehow feel more fixed. But actually thats not true. You can change your floors really easily and sometimes that can be just the new look the room needs.

I’m loving the vinyl floor look which is no longer just for bathrooms. Vinyl flooring has come such a long way with so many more finishes, colours and patterns available. While I probably wouldn’t go for vinyl in every room in my home, I think they’re a great and fun option for kids rooms. Apart from being durable, they’re so easy to clean (goodbye paint stains!) and they allow you to have fun. Think stripes or checks or a sea of your favourite colour. I’ve been looking at some creative ways of using vinyl in a kids room and here are 3 fun ways:

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Steal the look: Ikea spice rack hack for a kids desk

July 12, 2022

Did you catch my new series ‘steal the look’ last time? It’s all about sharing clever, stylish and useful decor ideas that are easy to replicate. Last week’s was a really cute idea that will delight any kid! For my second idea to steal, it’s this organised peg board which contains one of the best Ikea hacks. Have you spotted the Ikea hack yet?

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7 bold and beautiful blue kids rooms

January 27, 2022

White, soft pastels and light greys are some of the most popular colours for kids rooms and nurseries. It’s not hard to see why – I mean who doesn’t love those colours and they’re easy to decorate with. But if you’re after something a bit more unique, more striking or more daring, there is no better colour than blue – lots of it in deep, dark and bold shades (we’re not talking hints of blue or baby blue here!). I’ve noticed a growing trend in blue kids rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways and even kitchens and I’m so drawn to it. There is something so cool and calming about this colour even in it’s darkest shade and so it’s ideal for any age, any gender and any space.

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Positive body image and our daughters

June 29, 2016

Hands up, who has daughters?

Why is it that when we meet a little girl we often comment on her hair, her dress or how she looks? But when we meet a little boy, we almost never talk about appearance. Instead, we will maybe ask them what sports they play, what their hobbies are or something along those lines. For way too long, a woman’s appearance has mattered way too much and it’s ingrained in us. I mean, how often do we still look in the mirror and criticise what we see?

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Homemade Chinese crispy duck

June 22, 2016

Who doesn’t love a good Chinese crispy duck? We’ve been making our own homemade version for ages and I thought it was about time to share the recipe here. This homemade version of crispy duck is far healthier than the restaurant version as it isn’t deep fried. But it’s just as delicious. And unbelievably easy to make.

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6 easy DIY cake toppers to make today

June 20, 2016

If you’re anything like me and can’t decorate a cake to save your life then keep reading. I marvel at some of the incredible cakes out there but I can’t even begin to dream of creating anything that looks even vaguely attractive. Give me a piping tube or an icing gun and you can be sure that I will end up with a cake that looks something like this.

If you can relate to epic cake fails, I have good news for you. While we may never be able to create a cake that looks like some exotic animal from a faraway land, there are lots of easy and fail proof ways to decorate a cake yourself. You could even get a supermarket cake and give it your own touch with some easy DIY cake toppers ideas.

So here are 6 of my favourite easy DIY cake toppers that anybody can do. Yes anybody:

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Make a play area in a living room (even in small spaces)

June 14, 2016

Wouldn’t it be great if we all lived in extra large homes where we could turn one whole room in to a play room? Just imagine never having to see those toys strewn all over the living room. Maybe some of you are lucky enough to have a dedicated playroom for your kids but for most of us the reality is that we share spaces as a family. Living rooms and kitchens often double up as play spaces as well as homework spaces as well as entertaining spaces and so much more. And actually, I love that.

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Summer ballet pumps for mother and daughter

June 7, 2016

A few years ago I bought a beautiful dull gold top. From the minute I first wore it, Anya insisted she had to have the same. She was only 3 years old. Since then, she has often wanted us to wear matching clothes when we go out together. Her sweet, sweet sentiment of wanting to be like her mama gives me a warm and happy feeling all over. While I adore this sentiment, I can’t do full on matching mama and daughter style. Can you? I can do complementary style yes, but matching head to toe, no. So recently, when Pisamonas offered to send us both a pair of shoes, I thought this was the perfect opportunity for some similar mama and daughter style. Both Anya and I opted for ballet pumps – she chose the sparkly pink ones while I opted for the black leather ballet pumps.

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One pot garlic prawn rice with broccoli

June 6, 2016

Who doesn’t love a delicious garlic prawns recipe? While I love garlic prawns on their own, I wanted to turn the dish into a one pot meal and so I decided to combine it with rice and veggies. The result was this garlic, prawn, rice and broccoli dish that is all kinds of yummy and so easy to make for a quick mid-week one pot meal.

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