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TALES OF LOCKDOWN HAIR

I hope this blog post finds you well and safe, we're certainly living in strange times at the moment. I'll definitely talk more about how we're dealing with the current situation as a family on here, but for now I want to talk about something a little more frivolous, but that was actually born out of the fact we're in lockdown at the moment. Let's talk hair.

To be precise, greasy hair. The greasy hair gang, a gang no one wants to be a part of, but sadly membership is thrust upon so many of us as we hit our teens. I'm a good twenty years on from my teens it's safe to say no matter how much money I've thrown at the problem I haven't found a solution for me that's worked until now.

Basically for a long time I know I've been in a vicious cycle when it comes to the fact I wash my hair every day. I wash daily due to the fact it's greasy, yet I'm well aware that each time I wash I strip the natural oils from my hair which then sends my scalp's sebaceous glands into overdrive. Which of course, makes the grease worse, yet when it comes to my hair it's always felt a bit like, what came first the chicken or the egg? I've tried to prolong washes with various products and dry shampoos but ultimately it just feels gross and it turns out trying to make hair look like it's not oily is much more time consuming than just actually washing it. The irony. So, inevitably in the past I've caved, and washed.

I've heard about the No Poo Method, which is ditching shampoo entirely, but when life is busy there just never felt like enough time to explore this as an option. The idea of being out and about with greasy hair as I tried to figure out the right balance did not appeal to me. Then suddenly we find ourselves in this utterly crazy situation, a pandemic, and for those of us that aren't key workers, that obviously means staying home until told otherwise.

As I washed my hair day two into lockdown, I thought sod this. I am not washing my hair every day to just sit in my house, and so my little hair experiment began.

Now firstly, everyone's hair and scalp is different, so what works for me might not work for you, but after a huge response on Instagram when I shared what I was doing I thought I'd go into more detail about my lockdown hair journey here. I also plan to answer and include all the questions you sent me too.

In this blog I'll explain how I've gone from washing my hair daily pre-lockdown to now only washing every four days. No shampoo involved but instead two household ingredients found in most kitchens, Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda to my friends across the pond) and Apple Cider Vinegar, and no one is more shocked than me.

To kick off my little experiment I decided to not wash my hair for a full week, you can skip this stage as it's not necessary, but I reasoned that after years of stripping my hair with each wash it was time to let my oil run wild, especially as I've got nowhere to go. For once the oil could naturally condition my hair, rather than be treated as the usual hinderance it is. By the end of the week my hair was greasy from root to tip, I was equally disgusted and impressed with myself. My very own deep oil treatment if you will.

Now, after reading more about the No Poo Method and scouring the web I came across the Bicarbonate of Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar method as a way to wash and condition your hair. I'd originally ordered a natural hair soap bar and conditioner while in lockdown, but our post has been really slow and I'd got to the stage where I desperately wanted to wash my hair. So I decided I'd give this method a shot, highly sceptical but what did I have to lose?

One thing you need to check before trying this method is do you live in a Soft or Hard Water area? If you live in the UK you can find that out HERE by simply putting in your postcode. If like me you're lucky to live in a soft water area (good old Scotland and it's water) you can try this method with warm water from the tap or shower, if however you live in a hard water area it's recommended to boil ( and cool) your water first to eliminate certain chemicals present. After that, the method is exactly the same.

FIRST STEP

Wet your hair as you usually would in your shower or bath.

Add one tablespoon of Bicarbonate of Soda into 250ml of warm water in a measuring jug and mix until it's a cloudy solution.

I then use my hand to scoop the solution and pat it onto my hairline and scalp, I tip my head over and do the same underneath. I then pour the remainder of the solution over my hair making sure I cover it all.

It doesn't lather like a traditional shampoo would but you can definitely feel the solution on your hair. Now Bicarbonate of Soda can be quite drying on the scalp so don't overly rub or leave on too long. Make sure to thoroughly wash out.

SECOND STEP

Time to condition. Now this is the part I can't wrap my head around, one of my favourite kitchen condiments just happens to be a natural hair conditioner, that's your apple cider vinegar! It's particularly good at getting rid of any product build up in your hair all whilst balancing out your scalp, which makes it especially useful for all of us greasy hair people.

Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into 250ml warm water. I apply it exactly how I applied the Bicarbonate of Soda, but this time I allow it to sit on my hair for a few minutes like I would a regular conditioner, and then thoroughly wash out.

I use Willy's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother, the Mother is known for its health benefits when used in food/beverage but its also known to help dry, frizzy hair. That said you can use any type of apple cider vinegar just stay away from any other vinegars.

THIRD STEP

Once out of the shower I towel dry my hair and comb, another benefit of apple cider vinegar is it's also a natural hair de-tangler too. Basically the stuff is like magic. You can then go on to use your regular styling products and style as usual.

I use a Wella Bodifying Foam, which is lovely and lightweight but gives my hair volume, and then a heat protector spray.

FOURTH STEP

That's the washing part done, now for my routine until I wash my hair on the fourth day.

The evening of the first day before I go to bed I pop a little dry shampoo on my roots and underneath, I then tie my hair loosely and wear to bed. I don't know why it's never occurred to me to sleep with my hair tied back before as it really helps prolong my wash if it's kept off my face and body.

I repeat this process on the second evening and skip on the third night as I tend to wash on the fourth day. However you may be able to stretch it further, I sometimes stretch to another day but find I need to wear my hair up if I do that.

OTHER TIPS FOR OILY HAIR

Dry your hair with a hairdryer, don't let it air dry. Using a hairdyer blows the root of your hair up from your scalp allowing the heat to soak up any oil. I've found this to be very true for me, as whenever I allowed my hair to air dry it would always be greasy and lank by the end of the day, especially underneath.

Try not to touch and play with your hair. Easier said than done but every time you do you're transferring the oil from your hands to your hair.

Don't overly brush your hair, and keep your brush clean and free of any hair. Old hair in your brush will simply transfer any oil it has to your fresh hair, and no one wants that.

Other questions you lovely lot sent me on Instagram which I haven't covered already in the post:

Does my hair smell of apple cider vinegar?

If it's properly washed out it leaves no smell which I was very surprised about. I'd say the only downside is you don't get that freshly washed hair smell. In fact, it smells of nothing but that doesn't bother me as I use other products on my hair anyway and I wear perfume.

Will I continue to use this process or will I alternate with shampoo?

Right now this seems to be working for my hair and never ever have I gotten so many days out of one hair wash. While it suits my hair I'll continue as I am.

Do I use purple/silver shampoo for my blond?

Before this I used a purple shampoo & conditioner once every few weeks. My hair however has not been coloured since last August, so I might need to consider introducing an occasional purple shampoo every few weeks once I get it coloured again.

How do I keep my blond looking fresh?

I actually feel since using apple cider vinegar there's a shine to my hair that I've never had before and my blond looks really clean. I have read that the blond could take a warmer tone with using apple cider vinegar but I'm not finding that to be the case at all with my hair. I have extremely porous hair too so I was careful to look out for this.

Will going the hairdressers reset all the work I've done as they'll use a shampoo?

I don't imagine it will as Bicarbonate of Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar method helps remove build up of product and balances the scalp. I will however do a hair blogpost update after if I have my hair coloured as I may need to tweak my routine.

Have I tried Shampoo bars?

My order has now come of the natural hair soap bars, but I'm going to hold off trying whilst this routine is working.

How long did it take to see results when it came to stretching out your washes?

The answer to this for me is, instantly. The first time I used this method I did not need to wash my hair until the 4th day. You can train your hair to go longer between washes if you wish, by simply not washing it as soon as it starts to gets greasy. For me though washing on the 4th day is a good enough stretch so I'll be sticking with that.

I think I've covered everything there, but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, leave a comment here or over on my Instagram and I'll answer as quickly as I can.

This process may be a little trial and error as you find what suits your hair. As a guide I have fine, mid-length hair and live in a soft water area and the above process works perfectly for me, if you have thicker or longer hair you may need to adjust the measurements.

If it feels oily still after washing try a little more Bicarbonate of Soda, alternatively if your scalp is feeling quite dry afterwards try using a little less Bicarbonate of Soda next time.

Good luck for anyone that gives it a go and let me know if it works for you. I'm delighted with how many days I can get out of my hair now before washing. A lockdown hair miracle for me.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2020 Comments: 7

When Caleb asked if we could decorate his room this new year, my answer was a big YES. You see when we moved into our new build home four years ago, my first thought was we needed to make Caleb's room as homely as possible. I was aware the transition to a new home and new nursery might have been hugely unsettling for him, so at least if his room felt like his own that might help. It was the first room we completed, and when I say completed, there wasn't much we could do other than add accessories, because as with any new build, they advise not to repaint or wallpaper in the first 12 months. So his room was put together very quickly with the plan that we'd come back to it once we could wallpaper or paint. Fast forward four years and not much had changed, so when he asked I was excited to help him decorate his room, even if that did mean saying goodbye to a few items he's outgrown. His teepee being one of them, a first birthday present from his grandparents, which I could have happily let him keep it in his room until he was 25, but obviously Caleb didn't agree.

I feel like Caleb is at a slightly tricky age when it comes to designing his room. At nearly 8 years old, I didn't want anything too young that would only last him a few years, nor did I want anything too old. I wanted his room to reflect him, playful and relaxed. So we started looking with the idea of maps, travel and animals in mind, just a few of his favourite things.

That's when I had a very exciting email land in my inbox, one of those rare golden nuggets that couldn't have been better timed if it tried. It was from the lovely people at, Newbie announcing the UK launch of their homeware range, Newbie Room. Not only that but to celebrate their 10th anniversary they are also collaborating with the very prestigious Swedish Wallpaper house, Borastapeter, with the launch of 32 hand-drawn designed, non-toxic wallpapers. At this point I hadn't seen any of the designs but having worked with Newbie previously and being huge fans of their aesthetic and brand ethos, I was excited to see what their homeware offerings would be.

As I imagined, I was not disappointed when I finally got to see the whole range, and more importantly nor was Caleb, who instantly set his heart on the Adventures blue wallpaper. This stunning wallpaper is not only beautiful in it's detailing but in it's colour tone too. The paper is high quality and paste to wall, making it fairly straightforward to hang.

Designing a new room from scratch can feel pretty overwhelming, that's why I always focus on one element and build the room around that, and this wallpaper was definitely that item for Caleb's room. In the flesh the wallpaper (as does the whole range) has such a beautiful, timeless quality to it, lending itself perfectly to the vintage school desk and chair I scoured high and low for, after Caleb said he would love a desk in his room for writing and drawing.

Newbie, are known for being affordable and sustainable, so to see them expand into homeware is such good news. Their soft toys, fabric storage baskets, bunting and bedding range is all 100% organic cotton with so many lovely designs. For the bedding Caleb chose the Whale design and Whale soft toy, making a lovely new addition to his beloved penguin collection ;).

Another Newbie addition to Caleb's room are the paper storage boxes, now home to his cars and lego, which come in two sizes and fit perfectly under his bed. You can never have too much storage in a child's room, that is definitely something I've learnt over the years.

I'm so impressed with Newbie's first offering of homeware, you can click here to have a peek at the whole range. There's something for every child's imagination. They also have the most adorable pyjamas this season, which wait for it, have a little matching top to go with their favourite teddy or doll. Caleb and Archie are wearing the Island Adventure pyjamas.

There you have Caleb's new room. His face was an absolute picture when he saw his room, taking in every detail and loving it all. It's been an absolute pleasure to work with Newbie, and create a room for Caleb to love for years to come. Not only are their designs beautiful and timeless but more importantly they are sustainable, 100% organic, and non-toxic. They are all products with our child's well-being in mind, which is something I am absolutely proud to be championing.

* This post has been marked AD as it is a paid partnership with Newbie. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own. Newbie did not have creative control over this post and the link to all items in this post are NOT affiliate links.

Wednesday, 26 February 2020 Comments: 0

There's nothing quite like a trend coming in that doesn't suit your figure now is there? When this happens, however much you like the trend you pray it will be a fleeting one. That one day you'll look back and thank your lucky stars you didn't suit that particular trend because you've saved yourself a whole lot of cringe photos.

Unfortunately this hasn't been the case for this particular trend I'm talking about, in fact I'd say it's turned into a staple rather than a trend in most women's (and men's) wardrobes today, and has been for years, showing no signs of going anytime soon. It's a trend I personally love, but I feel does nothing for my figure.

I'm talking about the skinny jean. Which I actually googled and it's latest revival in mainstream fashion was all the way back in 2005. 2005! That's 14 years I've longed to be able to feel and look good in a pair of skinny jeans.

You see, as I tell my friend, Sam. I have no kneecaps. She finds this hilarious, as of course I have kneecaps, my problem is they're hidden under a pound of flesh. I was at the back of the line the day bony kneecaps where handed out, to add insult to injury my knees point in the way too. It's laughable really.

I've lost count of the amount of times I've been left disappointed in a changing room trying to squeeze my legs into skinny jeans, and for a while there skinny jeans dominated the market. Rows and rows of suction tight denim everywhere. Now someone else will tell me I'm being silly, and that of course I can wear skinny jeans, which I know I can if I really wanted to wear them, but it's more about how I feel in them. I just don't feel comfortable, and isn't that meant to be the whole point of good pair of jeans?! To feel comfortable.

Therefore you can imagine my delight these past few years as other jean styles have made a revival on the high street. Hello, straight leg, my denim friend! However, even with the return of my denim friend I ironically still find shopping for jeans no easier, the fit always being the main problem.

So when M&S contacted me about their new Best Ever Fit denim range, I was instantly intrigued and hoping that within that range they would have a straight leg option, and they do! They've brought out three styles:

The Ivy - Skinny jean
The Lily - Slim Fit
The Sienna - Straight leg

I love that they have brought out these particular styles as I feel it makes denim accessible to all different shapes and sizes. Especially for the neurotic I don't have kneecaps people ;). The first thing I noticed (and a huge tick from me) is that all the Best Ever Fit range are made with responsibly sourced cotton. I find this usually drives up the price of a garment but the price point for this range is amazing starting at £19.50.

Now onto the fit...

M&S have brought out this range because they realise most women struggle when it comes to shopping for jeans, the fit being the main problem. They wanted to create a range that are super flattering , no-gape waists, in a variety of washes. Their aim being once you know your preferred style you could confidently pick up that style in any colour, in any store, knowing it will fit.

I chose the Sienna in Dark Indigo as a lot of the denim I own is lighter, so this is a most welcomed addition to my wardrobe. They slipped on super easy and due to a slight stretch to them they fitted perfectly around my waist, bum and hips. One of the main reasons I will forever love denim is when you find a good fitting pair of jeans they can hide a multitude of sins. Bum can look firmer, tummy can look flatter, and they can hold everything firmly in its place. The Sienna fit ticked all those boxes for me.

Did I actually just post a picture of my bum on my blog? Yes I did. All in the name of research for a good fitting pair of jeans.

After wearing them for the day I think the magic in these jeans is that they've got just the right amount of stretch to them. It's enough to give a good fit, but not too much that they become baggy as the day goes on. Also I'm happy to report that after washing them they didn't become stiff like cardboard and feel two sizes smaller for the first half an hour of wearing them again. We've all been there with denim, right? When washing them ruins what felt like the perfect fitting jeans. Overall I'm really impressed and I'm now eyeing up the other washes in the range.

* For full transparency this post has been marked AD and is a PAID partnership with M&S. As always all opinions are my own.

Wednesday, 27 March 2019 Comments: 1

My mum and I always talk about how we need to get away more together, but with both of us leading such busy lives it remains just that, talk.

So you can imagine my sheer delight when Joules invited us both to a special Mother's Day trip to Watergate Bay Hotel, in Cornwall. I immediately rang my mum and told her WE ARE GOING.

This isn't the easiest for my mum as she helps take care of my nan who has vascular dementia, but I knew she needed this trip, the chance to relax, and I also knew we needed this time together. So with family and friends stepping in to help with my nan and the boys we were finally getting our little trip away together.

And what a trip it was...

Having never been to Cornwall I was excited to see this beautiful part of the country for myself, and I was equally excited to be staying at Joules partner hotel, Watergate Bay. I've heard so many wonderful things about this hotel, especially the views, and for me you can't beat a hotel with a good view.

As soon as you walk into Watergate Bay it has every mark of a four star hotel but yet I love how relaxed and chilled it feels. It's not pretentious in the slightest, it's all warm smiles, hellos and instantly making you feel at home. The decor is stunning too, think luxury beach house vibes and you're there. From the offset it's very clear why Joules and Watergate Bay make such good partners, they very much share the same ethos, laid back luxury with gorgeous attention to detail.

The wonderful Joules team were also there to greet us on arrival too and introduce us to the other guests on the trip, some of which I've been friends with online for years now, Laura-Ann, Cara, Sally and Sarah-Rose. I knew instantly this was going to be a good group and I was so looking forward to getting to know these ladies more in the flesh.

Once we were checked in it was time to go up to our room to unpack and quickly freshen up before lunch.

Our room was beautiful, made even more so by Joules. Prior to our trip Joules asked us to choose some of our favourite pieces from their Spring/Summer Collection, all of which were waiting for us in our room along with other gorgeous goodies. My mum and I felt entirely spoilt and I'm pretty sure we let out a squeal when we realised our room had a sea view.

After tucking into a lovely lunch in the bar area (I highly recommend you try the Portobello Mushroom Chips, yep that's right mushroom chips, they are a game changer!) we all had a few hours to relax. Turns out the start of relaxing looks like this....

This is what I like to call embracing the British weather! What a giggle we had as the wind howled and the rain battered down. No sun on your next beach holiday? I say grab your wellies, your raincoat, oh and a costume, definitely a costume, and get yourself on that beach!

Soaked through and laughing it was time to warm up inside. I thought weather like this could totally put a damper on a trip away to Cornwall, but Watergate Bay is the perfect hotel to take shelter from the storm. With it's amazing views from the pool and spa area, you can relax and watch the storm roll in.

One of the absolute highlights of this trip was watching my mum relax. The words 'my mum' and 'relax' don't tend to go in the same sentence together. She's always so busy running around doing so much for others, myself included, that I can't help but worry about her. It was so good to see her relax and I felt like I could see the weight visibly lift from her shoulders.

After such a relaxing afternoon it was time to get ready for Gin Tasting with Warner Edwards Gin. Now I love a good gin and tonic but it's my mum who really knows her stuff, so I knew she would love this.

The class was kindly hosted by Ross who gave an insight into how Warner Edwards Gin first started. A family farm that wanted to go back to the roots and create fine quality gin, and that they did. We got to sample various flavours in their beautiful distinct coloured bottles and I discovered the wonder of their Honeybee gin, who knew?!

We finished the evening with a dinner in Zacrys Restaurant at the hotel, an end to what was an absolutely cracking first day.

The next morning after breakfast we were treated to a Flower Pressing Class by the lovely Ellie, from The Flower Press Shop. She showed us the simple steps to quickly pressing flowers that can be displayed in glass frames to make your very own decorative floral wall art. I still can't get over how easy this was and I definitely plan to make more.

All you need:

An Iron (turned on to it's max temperature)
Two pieces of greaseproof paper
Flowers of your choice
Glass frame

Once you've selected the flowers you want for your frame and cut to the desired length, you place them between the two pieces of greaseproof paper, and then place the hot iron on the top sheet of the greaseproof paper and firmly press down. The thicker the flower the longer it will take to press, the ones I chose only took a few minutes. Also if you choose flowers that tend to hold a lot of moisture you'll need to allow drying time, as the heat from the iron draws out the water in the flower.

Once the pressed flowers have cooled down you can pop them into your frame in whatever figuration you like. I love how simple and effective this technique is, and I also love that I now have a wall hanging that will remind me of my time here in Cornwall with my mum.

As we pressed flowers the worst of the weather was passing which was perfect timing for our trip to Padstow in the afternoon. I was so excited to see more of Cornwall and Padstow did not disappoint, with it's harbour and winding streets of colourful houses, this place is postcard pretty.

Cornwall certainly isn't lacking when it comes to good food, and famous chefs for that matter, and we were lucky enough to have lunch at Paul Ainsworth's restaurant, Rojanos. I would highly recommend, especially the seafood. My mum and I devoured the most delicious prawns. Good food, good wine, good chat, my idea of a perfect lunch.

After lunch we headed back to the hotel as both my mum and I had full body massage booked, beyond spoilt! We even braved the hot tub outside afterwards which was interesting getting in and out of in the freezing cold, but totally worth it for the most beautiful view.

For our final evening Joules had organised dinner at Jamie Oliver's award winning restaurant Fifteen, which is just a stones throw away from the hotel. We tried the tasting menu which is a culinary experience in itself, with it's open plan kitchen you see the all the hard work and love that goes into every plate before it is stylishly brought to the table. It was a delight from start to finish!

It was such an amazing way to finish up what had been a thoroughly amazing trip. Amazing food, amazing company. It's moments like this that make me feel very lucky to do the job I do, and to also have my mum be a part of it too.

I want to say a HUGE thank you Joules and the whole team for giving my mum and I the most amazing experience with this trip. We won't actually get to spend Mother's Day together this year so this has been an incredible treat!

Throughout this post you can see some of our favourite picks from Joules this season:

My Mum:

| Jeanne Print Linen Shirt | Hesford French Navy Chinos | Locksley Tassel Loafer with Leopard Print | Raincoat with Sherpa Fleece Lining | Striped Wellies |

Myself:

| Jeanne Plain Linen Shirt | Drew Culottes | Lexington Tan Suede Slipper | Raincoat with Sherpa Fleece Lining | Floral Wellies | Modena Round bag |

If you're looking for inspiration this Mother's Day for a special woman in your life, Joules have lots of lovely ideas HERE too.

* For full transparency, this post has been marked AD and was an unpaid press trip. I had full control over what I share and as always all opinions are my own.

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 Comments: 2

Well here she is, our spare room. The room I have procrastinated most about in our home. It's taken me nearly three years to finally make a decision on how I wanted this room to look. I've come to realise that unless I have a clear image in my mind of what I want from the start, I find it really hard to move forward with a room. A bit like writer's block but for interiors, and with not knowing what I wanted to do with the room, and with no great urgency to make a decision, it's sat looking a sorry sight all this time. Not exactly welcoming for our guests.

When Sanderson Paint, asked me if I'd like to collaborate and decorate a room in my house with one of their paint colours I literally jumped at the chance. Not only because they're such an iconic brand, that goes without saying, but because quite frankly, this was just the kick up the butt I needed to stop all the procrastinating and finally make a decision with our spare room. A room that had become a dumping ground rather than a lovely room for our guests to stay in.

But before I would choose a colour from the launch of their fifty new shades, I was invited down to London for a Colour Workshop with the wonderful, Sophie Robinson. I knew this was going to massively help with my lack of direction for our spare room, which I'd in fact made recently worse by painting it a colour I thought I'd love but in reality just felt was too much for the space. A wrong colour choice always knocks your confidence when decorating a room, so the workshop couldn't have been better timed. I arrived at the workshop with not a clue about what look or colour I wanted now for our spare room after my recent colour disaster, inspiration was indeed needed.

BEFORE

It was all just a little bit too pink for my liking.

The workshop started with why we're attracted to the colours and interior styles that we already have in our homes. By better understanding our own style it makes it much easier when it comes to interior choices going forward, and Sophie couldn't have been more right. Sophie broke down our interior styles into seasons:

Spring - bright, welcoming, creative, modern, sociable, kitsch.

Summer - antique, calm, perfected, elegant, traditional.

Autumn - authentic, earthy, eclectic, nature, nostalgic, rich.

Winter - opulent, bold, intense, vibrant, decadence.

We were then asked to choose the words we thought best described our homes. Although our homes probably have aspects of all four seasons, we tend to fall more into one or two of the seasons. I discovered I'm a mix of both Spring and Autumn and now with that knowledge in mind we went on to create our mood boards for our chosen room.

Talking of mood boards, I think the last time I did a mood board I was in my twenties. With modern technology and the phenomenon that is Pinterest, the humble mood board seems to have be pushed aside. I cannot tell you had helpful I found it and it pretty much shaped the end result of the room. Without over thinking I cut out images and colours I loved from a variety of home, fashion, travel magazines, and fabric swatches. Very quickly I realised a pattern. I love clean and fresh, but with earthy textures. I also realised where I went wrong with my last colour choice too, I much prefer it as an accent colour in the room rather than a block colour on the walls.

Armed with my mood board and paint samples back in Edinburgh I was excited to get started. Now I finally had an idea of how I wanted the room to look it made choosing a colour so much easier. After trying a few samples I made my final colour choice, Owlswick, in Active Emulsion. Described as a grown up grey with a creamy base, I thought this would be the perfect backdrop for the look and vibe I wanted for the room, and I'm happy to say this time I was right! I absolutely adore the colour, it's grey but without being cold, which is exactly what I was after. The quality of the paint spoke for itself as it glided on covering the previous colour with no problem at all.

Once the walls were painted it was now on to the fun part of styling the room, and with my accent colours chosen, pink and green, the room started to finally come together. As with all the rooms in our home I never feel they're fully finished, as I prefer to add to the rooms over time when I find the right pieces, but for now I'm really pleased with how it's turned out. I'm so pleased this Christmas our guests finally have a welcoming room to stay in.

If you're struggling with any interiors choices just now, have a look at the categories and see which ones you fall into. Also, you have to check out all of Sanderson Paint's stunning new colours, you can find them HERE, and I thoroughly recommend creating a moodboard for interior inspiration, as you can see I stayed very close to mine.

Other details:

Prints, Desenio / Bamboo Stools, Rocket St George / Glass Vase, Next / Sheepskin rug, Ikea / Bedding, Next / Cashmere Blanket, The White Company / Small Cushions, Sainsbury's Home / Floor Lamp, Ikea / Decorative Ladder, Ikea /

* This post is in proud collaboration with Sanderson Paint. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Monday, 10 December 2018 Comments: 1

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