With the recent release of the new ‘Barbie’ movie, we were intrigued to explore the idea of the Barbiecore interior design trend. In some ways a revival of certain design touches that we would associate with the 90’s and childhood nostalgia, Barbiecore is, at the same time, a movement that seems to be able to transcend through time. Whatever connections it has to aesthetic periods and moments gone by, there is one thing for sure: it is looking like one of the most vibrant trends of the year.
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Coronation Party Checklist: 6 Helpful Steps
The King’s Coronation is just around the corner! We are all very excited for this weekend of celebrations. The Coronation itself is on Saturday 6th May. Sunday 7th May is then the day of street parties and garden lunches, as everyone is invited to get together with their local community to celebrate the day. We are then all treated to a Bank Holiday on Monday 8th May. This all means that there is plenty of time for some early summer festivities. Whether you are planning on doing something with your neighbours, having friends round, or getting together with the family, we thought that we would put together a Coronation party checklist to help you prepare for this weekend of fun!
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At Christmas time, we see a wealth of red and green colour sweep through our homes. This comes from a range of traditional decorations, many of which revolve around plants and flowers. One of our favourite sources of rich and vivid red over the Christmas period is the poinsettia. These plants have an unmistakable appearance, and people welcome them into their homes all across the globe as a festive decoration. But where do they come from? Why are they festive? Are they poisonous? Are those leaves or flowers? Let’s take a look at some answers…
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We think it is a big shame to overlook the many things that can be achieved with your outdoor space. There are various ways that you can turn your patio into an area just as comfortable and relaxing as your living room in the warmer spring and summer months. This post will give you some tips about how best to decorate your patio, so that it becomes a welcoming spot. Whether you want to enjoy a calm moment during the day or you are hosting friends for dinner and drinks.
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As the weather brightens and the days lengthen, the natural landscape comes alive once more. The end of the winter period signals a change in the appearance of the everyday. What we crave at this time is freshness, new life and colour. We welcome the blooms and blossoms that transform the fields, parks and forests. As we usher in the spring months, whether at home or in a commercial environment, try taking a cue from nature in your decorations. Bringing fresh colours into your design palette is a great way of giving the same space a completely new feel. However, there is of course a shelf life to using real blooms and blossoms. So let’s explore ways to decorate with artificial blossom, for an easy to maintain and longer lasting spring decor option!
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The Pantone Colour of the Year comes about as a result of lots of careful consideration and analysis from those in the industry who know best. So it is always enjoyable to see what the specialists have to say!
Colour experts at the Pantone Colour Institute look through many different industries. These include film, TV and fashion, as well as new art collections, new technological advancements, and even socio-political events and conditions, just to name a few of the areas. It has been going on for 23 years, and the choice of the Pantone Colour of the Year has been consistently influential. Often inspiring trends in many industries and areas of design. It is one of those things that takes the temperature of global trends whilst also sets a marker for the future. For this reason, it is worth considering which colour they choose; it can give you design inspiration which will be on trend, and maybe even a bit ahead of trend. Let’s take a look at the Pantone Colour of the Year 2022 …
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