House Full Of Flowers

A pretty floral post to start the weekend!
A couple of weeks ago I returned home from work to flowers dotted about the place.
They have been brightening my day ever since and are still (mostly) blooming.
(Thankyou Mr.L X)

Not flowers I know, these two small cactus were favours from a friends wedding.
On instagram I posted the ice cream's my daughter and I were enjoying and someone said the pots would look cute with cactus in them - so I fished them out of the bin and voila!
I love instagram for that!

Wishing you a happy happy weekend!
Lets hope the sun keeps shining!
XX

Quick Colour Freshen Up

It's Spring. It's good to spruce and freshen up! 

Having had a stressful few work months and going through the most important thing in my career ever I took a few days off - & decided to give my en-suite a quick overhaul. 

With just a lick of paint it's gone from insipid to feeling stylish. I chose a lovely grey shade from Dulux - Chic Shadow, it brought out the grey of the tiles I had never noticed before and tied the earth colours of the tiles, carpeting and warmth of the wood nicely together.

Here you can see the old lemon colour on the ceiling above the shower cubicle.

After shots - chic grey walls ;-)

 Here you can see the grey of the tiles, which I had never really noticed before I started to apply the new grey colour.

 Obviously when decorating, it's a good time to de-clutter and pare back. I had a really good sort out of my toiletries. My cupboard has never been tidier!! (Not shown)

 Kenneth Turner candles are exquisitely scented and often available at knock down prices - This one is from TKMaxx, beautiful soft scent.

Must have new addition of Hammam towels from The White Company. Hammam towels are great for taking on holiday too! The grey stripe  & tassels add interest.

 

The grey looks really stylish next to the wood - I was a little concerned initially, but really pleased with the result.

 Bits & bobs!!

Gosh - that mirror needs a clean!!

Who else has been embracing Spring with a paintbrush in hand?

I still need to finish my front door I started last year ;-0

Bye for now & Happy Easter!
XX

Spring Updates

Spring has finally arrived - and with it showery weather, gggggrrrrr...

Although my home is for sale, it is still my home and like many I like to update and change my home around with the changing of the seasons.

New bedding and towels in lighter materials, candles with lighter fragrances, updates to rooms happen quickly with a lick of paint :-)

With lighter mornings I hang darker curtains. 

These are from Next, lovely velvet material, lined and the drape is lovely.

The bedding chest below I bought to store all our ski equipment, rather than having it in different places all over the house.

A new small painting, which I love - more on this later, but there is nothing like artwork to add a breath of fresh air! :-)

Move things around, give things new homes, shake things up a bit!

The rug below, thrown over the pew is a Flokati Rug from John Lewis. Bought to keep our bottoms warm whilst we eat, but also for Sebastian to play on. 

These are gorgeous rugs, made from lambs wool - 

Flokati rugs are handmade of shag wool rug, traditionally made by the Vlachs peoples of the Pindus mountains. The natural colour of a flokati rug is off-white and entire rug is wool, including the backing from which the tapered shag emerges. After the rug is woven, it is placed in the cold water of a river to fluff the shag.

& of course there is nothing like flowers to make you smile on a spring day!!

How do you welcome Spring into your home?
Happy Spring!
XX

Towels from The White Company and bedding & candle from TKMaxx

Cosy Favourites

I adore the White Company. 

Simple style aesthetics & lasting quality that I have grown to love.

Below are my favourite Autumnal picks & with 20% off ending midnight tonight, 

what better reason to indulge?

These double walled glass mugs are just perfect for hot toddies and mulled wine!

I would adore this sheepskin strewn across my bed - 

in my book you can never have too much sheepskin!

On Autumn evenings, the minute I get in from work I light a candle & get 

cosy by the fire with my pup! :-) This blend contains my favourite scents.

Still on the lookout for a fold over clutch, this is lovely but I am 

hoping to find a 'sloppier' version - any ideas??

Thank you for visiting!
Happy weekend :-)
XX

Currently Coveting...

...this diffuser, which my friend has, it scents the house beautifully and I'm sure

 would quickly rid my house of the smell of wet dog!

The oils are absolutely gorgeous and the diffuser below changes colour whilst 

releasing the scented mist......*want*

Made By Zen

Lots of styles available - click the link!

XX

52 Weeks Of Happy (10/52)

Still enjoying curating four moments from my week which have 

made me smile, often the simple things!

This blog hop was started by Jen who writes the lovely Little Birdie Blog which I drop by regularly! Jen has finished her 52 Weeks Of Happy but I really liked the idea and as

 I'm late to the blogging party.......

• Coming home from work to find a lovely parcel from my lovely 'C' (aka you know who!) containing not just this lovely pewter tray but this picture too! I am so thankful to have such an amazing friend!

• As we approach a new season it's time for a new Melt Candle! They are my favourite candles,  this one is Violet & Black Pepper (also jasmine, lily, cedar, patchouli, vetivert, sandal, amber, tolu, labdanum & elemi). Rhyme at the end of this post.

• It's starting to look a lot like Christmas & I am waiting for my big boy to come home tomorrow! I just can't wait to hug him so hard! *LOVE*

• This beautiful plant has worked so hard this year!! It has flowered all year & still clings on despite the cold weather we are having - every day I look at it & think *wow* How?

"There's magic in a Winter's night.

Purple velvet skies over a dark fragrant stillness."

XX

A Gift Just Because

I bought myself some pretty candle holder's from The White Company in their sale.

An eclectic mix I then decided I would like to group them together on a tray - cue lots of internet searching to find something simple yet attractive & sensibly priced.

Nada - nothing - zilch!

Mentioning my hunt to my gorgeous friend 'C' (you know the one - bestest ever ever!!) she announced that she had one on her stall - Lily Goat at Bygone Times.

So, yesterday when I returned home there was a package waiting for me :-)

& it was exactly what I was looking for - *perfect*

It's made my December!! Thank you sooooo much 'C'

I just love lighting these & feeling festive, enjoying the flickering & twinkling, the glow and reflection - a candle gives hope & warms hearts.

Wishing all who drop by warm hearts!

XX