So, first of all, the Amara Interior Blog Awards were on Wednesday and while I didn’t win in my categories, I did just want to wish a very huge congratulations to Katie from Apartment Apothecary who won in the DIY category and The French Bedroom Company who won Best Organisation Blog! Very worthy winners!! Honestly, I was so privileged to be a part of the whole thing and the night was just so fun, seeing and meeting so many truly lovely bloggers. I was genuinely thankful just for being there (and for my never-empty glass of Prosecco *hic*) and really want to thank you guys for allowing that to happen. Big smoochie kisses for all your support, genuinely.

Now, I feel like I only just did one of these posts but the months roll by rather quickly, don’t they? Wow. Anyway, every month, I just like to share a little bit of good news with you and some of the other places I’ve been rambling about interiors and what have you around the interwebs. If you’d like to read along, by all means, please do so!

I did have some excitement in that I was featured in the latest issue of Prima Magazine! The article focussed on bloggers and there was a little section there on ‘Blogger Success Stories’ and what do you know, little ol’ me is there – eek! *mind blown*
I was also featured in Jali’s blog, Make it Yours, about my use of their products in my home – our kitchen shelving as well as the new radiator cover. It was a complete surprise to be featured and a really fab article! Thank you, Jali!
I also wrote for FADs blog on getting my signature style! You can read my article ‘How to Get an Eclectic Boho Glam Look in your Home’ here.
I was quoted this month in Modern Rug’s article on How to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter so if you fancy getting a few tips on keeping the bills low and your home stylish, check that out!

On Oak Furnitureland’s blog talking about the microtrend of Marble

…and I also identified some very cool storage solutions for shoes
Over on AO at Home, I interviewed the very lovely Great British Bakeoff winner, baker and chocolatier, John Waites. Ok, this is more food-related but he’s just a lovely guy so if you are interested, you might enjoy it! ;)
I also wanted to share the recording of the webinar that Sarah and I hosted the other week if you weren’t able to make it. So here it is for anyone interested in listening in.

And that’s my roundup! Apologies that it’s a little bit late this week but hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

 

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Started our last day in Singapore exploring Little India then headed to @marinabaysands for some retail therapy (including @chloe ❤️) before heading to the top of Tower 2 for a gorgeous lunch at Spago which had the most incredible views of the city from 57 floors up 🤩 

We had a river tour next then headed back to Clarke Quay for more drinks and live music! Sadly, we then headed back to the hotel to pack and say goodbye to this utterly incredible country! Definitely not going to be for the last time, we are already planning our return!! ☺️

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Singapore Day 4: Exploring Chinatown then off to the @Formula 1 race where we saw Louis Capaldi and Elton John which in my opinion were much more exciting than the race 🤭 (Ok @2nilup enjoyed the race that's all that matters) 😂

Also shout-out to the lady that was sat behind us, we had a laugh about her being in our pictures 😂 

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By now, we've both fallen head over heels for Singapore 😄🥰 Day 3 started with a visit to Changi Airport (everything was closed when we'd arrived originally!) to check out the indoor waterfall and do some shopping... then off to get Singapore Slings at the historic Raffles (where they were invented)... we then hit Hawker Centre Lau Pa Sat, another stunning historical landmark for incredible food and cold beer ... before heading back to our hotel to get dolled up for drinks at the Canyon Club rooftop pool bar Mondrian Singapore Duxton - we ended up at a little dive bar down the road but by that point, I was a bit too tipsy to take more pictures 😂

#singapore #travel #fashionover50 #ootdinspo
Too much to fit into one post so Part 2 of our 2nd day in Singapore where we took in the phenomenal light show at Gardens By the Bay and the Flower Dome then took the MRT (such a great way to get around!) back towards the hotel and ended up at a fantastic Mexican restaurant eating crab tortillas and margaritas! 🤤

#singapore #travel #singaporeF1 #fashionover50
Singapore Day 2 Part 1 - just doing a photo and video dump but we explored Boat Quay, stuffed ourselves with baked fluffy goodness at Bread Talk and ventured to Gardens By the Bay to take in the Cloud Dome ✨

The city is so easy to get around and ridiculously clean, we are really loving it so far! 

#singapore #travel #magicmoments✨ #clouddome @breadtalksg
Day 1 in Singapore, exploring Marina Bay and our fabulous room at @mondriansingapore 🥰 This is a bucket list trip for @2nilup - he's been talking about going to the @f1 race in Singapore for the last 15 years so we finally decided to go ✨ Beautiful country, devastating humidity so my hair doesn't stand a chance 😂

#singapore #marinabaysands #travel
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Treat someone else or simply treat yourself (because why not!! 😉) and Save 20% off with the code ✨summergd✨ or head to my Stories for a direct link! 🥰

#bloomandwild #summervibes🌞 #sunflowers #magicmoments✨ #tablestyling #flowerbouquet
A good clean, clear and restyle in the morning always puts me in a good mood 💫

#kitchenstyling #kitchendesign
Unboxing my new card deck Daily Dose of Magic by my gorgeous bestie Victoria Jackson of @themanifestationcollective ! ✨

This is not an ad, I am just so in love with them, I wanted to share for my spiritual witchy friends out there 🥰

@thoughtcatalog

#witchvibes #spiritualjourney #carddecks #magicmoments✨
Ad (Press Sample) There are few kitchen products that are considered absolute classics but there is one that I have lusted after for YEARS and that is the utterly iconic @lecreusetuk large casserole pot. 🤩

For nearly a century, Le Creuset has been trusted for its superior performance, lasting quality and iconic design and the enamelled cast iron allows incredible versatility - not only can you use it with just about any heat source (from induction, glass, electric etc), you can also do everything from stir-fry to slow cooking to baking a cake in it and more. 

So, imagine my delight when Le Creuset got in touch to ask if I'd like to shoot their brand new colourway 🍑 Pêche 🍑 in my kitchen. I mean, there couldn't be a more perfect colour match with that juicy coral shade which if you've followed my account for any length of time, you'll know is one of my all-time favourites (not to mention that beautiful soft gold knob! 😍). The matching petite casserole dish and mugs are the perfect companions but you could easily mix and match this colourway with Le Creuset's other designs (Might I suggest the Sea Salt, a soft blue-green which would be gorgeous with Pêche). This new juicy summer shade is currently available exclusively at Le Creuset Official. I'd love to know which colourway is your favourite in the range?

#lecreuset #kitchendesign #kitchenstyling #kitchinspo #victorianhome #englishhome
My little neglected makeup/dressing room has had a glow up 🥰

#swoonworthy #beforeandafter #dressingroom #makeupvanity #closetgoals
My new rug can't compete with that belly.

Rug is from @laredoute_uk (not an ad) not that anyone cares 😅

#kitchendesign
I've really loved making these pretty reusable Christmas crackers! I'm still in the process of finding cute bits for filling them but they'll definitely be a centrepiece for my table this year!🎄💕

Suggestions for what to fill them with coming soon!

(By the way, I'm not a skilled seamstress so I'm sure my techniques can be improved but just sharing what worked for me 🤗😅)

Let me know if this is something you'd try? ❤️

#swoonworthy #christmasdecor #christmascraft #diychristmas #diycrafts #easysewingproject
On 22 October 2022, I married my best friend! I can't believe it's been a whole year (and one day) I've been calling @2nilup my husband 🥰 We've been together for 15 years now and I simply can't and wouldn't want to imagine my life without him ❤️ 

#youandmeagainsttheworld #2222 

Photography: @violajayphotography 
Flowers: @primroseavenuefloral 
Dress: @camillawithlove
DIY REFILLABLE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS 🎄🎉

I've been thinking about making refillable crackers for so many years now - I just hate the waste the disposal ones create! So I'm so excited I've finally gotten around to starting this project!

I will be sharing more details on how to make them as well as ideas for what to fill them with too so stay tuned for more but in the meantime, what do you think? 

#swoonworthy #diychristmas #christmasdecor #christmascraft #easysewingproject #sustainableliving #ecofriendlyliving
Just wanted to introduce my latest plant baby in my dining room 🪴

It's from @botanique_shrewsbury and it's a Peparomia (I am probably pronouncing it wrong, I keep wanting to say
GUEST BEDROOM REVEAL 🌟

I decided on a whim, 2 weeks before we were expecting visiting family, that our guest bedroom was in desperate need of a refresh.

Well there's nothing like an impending deadline to light a 🔥 under my 🍑 and I managed to clear out the clutter, repaint the woodwork, ceilings and walls and hang wallpaper as well as restyle the room in one week 😅 (Meisha was zero help 😼)

I'm calling it Boho Vintage Victorian Grandma 😆

This wasn't sponsored in any way but the wallpaper and bedding is from @lauraashleyuk and the paint is @earthbornpaints Peach Baby - everything else I already had!

What do you think of the new look? ❤️

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#bedroommakeover
#beforeandafter
#bedroomdecor #cottagecore #vintagestyle #victorianhouse #ihavethisthingwithpink #bengalsofinstagram
🔥JOIN US ROUND THE FIRE PIT! 🔥

ad | One of my favorite things to do in summer is sit around the fire pit in the evenings with a cold beer 🍻 There's just something incredibly relaxing watching those flames and embers crackle, warming yourself up and taking the edge off falling temperatures as the sun sets!

Thanks to @homefireuk they've made the whole process incredibly easy and enjoyable with their Handy Firepit Bundle which include 2 bags of kindling, 2 bags of natural firestarters and 3 large bags of kiln-dried logs 🪵 for a really great price! 

No more standing around waiting for things to light properly or billowing smoke from wet wood, everything burns beautifully! ☺️ We literally sat around this for hours as the logs last so long, long after the sun set, just chatting and enjoying ourselves! 🥰🍻🔥

Do you love a good firepit in the summer?

#homefire #readytoburn #smokelessbyhomefire #heartofyourhome #logsbyhomefire #summerideas #firepit #gardenideas
San Sebastian photo dump - just a tiny selection 😄

We have had such a fabulous holiday to Basque Country - our first 4 days spent in the beautiful city of San Sebastian, land of pintxos, stunning architecture and some damn good wine.

#sansebastian #travelgram #photodump