Interior home magazine photoshoot

I've been approached on numerous occasions over the years to have my home featured in an interior home magazine but never felt it was up to the scrutiny of those beautiful glossy pages full of immaculate homes and stylish interiors.  

Air Hogs Switchblade

The first thing I have to say about this post is "OMG the cushions covers are off the sofa ! "

Washable paper bag pots

                                                                        Photo :  Tavanastudio


Trying not to go into a total meltdown over the impending visit of the photographer from Ideal Home magazine this week, I decided to have a little retail therapy and treat myself to some new bits for my home.

LSA International

I have a bit of an obsession with beautifully designed home wares.  Just when I think I have the perfect combination of new and vintage items arranged around my home,  I discover another piece of perfect white gorgeousness that just has to fit in somewhere.

The Leesa mattress for children

We can often overlook the importance of a mattress when it comes to the quality of sleep for our children.  A mattress should be like  a well made pair of shoes.

Camerich contemporary furniture

I am still on the lookout for that one unique piece of statement furniture to complete my living room.  Its the one room left in the house that I feel has an unfinished look about it.  Because of the layout of the room and my reluctant agreement to a large screen tv (I do live in a house with four men) there is a limit to how I can position furniture.

Denim Drift Dulux 2017 Colour of the Year

BLUE IS THE HUE AS DULUX REVEALS ITS 2017 COLOUR OF THE YEAR

‘Denim Drift’ announced as 2017 Colour of the Year

Dulux encourages a new outlook on life with the launch of key colour trends for 2017

Thrifty bedroom makeover

My bedroom has always been a bit of a dumping ground for laundry, stock and generally stuff that I just didn't want to look at.  I have tried over recent years to regain some order, especially as I am often sent bedroom related items to review.  

Lessa Mattress update

In November last year we were very fortunate to be sent the Innovative new Leesa mattress to review.  You can read the original post HERE .   The post has continued to create a lot of interest with people leaving comments, emailing and asking questions on facebook and twitter.

Celebrating classic British furniture

I am regularly sent press releases and updates on current trends and news in the interiors and furniture world.

My 15 favourite UK Home and Interiors blogs

As a (mostly) homes and interiors blogger, one of the things I enjoy when I have some spare time is to browse similar blogs.  

Vintage Rocks Chalk Paint - Oars

I was recently asked to try out some rather cool looking chalk paint from an equally cool named company called Vintage Rocks.  

Devon County Show

Despite having lived in Devon for over 25 years I have only been to the Devon County Show on a handful of occasions.  

Bloom and Wild

Everyone knows I am a flower addict ( well who isn't) Its the only colour I allow in my home.  

Be back soon !

I'm a bit preoccupied at the moment working on the launch of the white approach online shop.  I will be back to blogging as soon as its up and running.

If you haven't yet subscribed to the new website shop you can do so at the bottom of the home page HERE

Subscribers will be the first to know about all the new stock, special offers and discounts.

Exciting times!

Thank you

Karen X 

Big Ideas, Small space

Searching for inspiration for my garden she shed, I recently came across an article on how to decorate a contemporary small space.

The White Approach Candle

I was just a little bit excited today when a delivery arrived.  It was a box full of beautifully scented candles for my soon to be re-launched website.

Lene Bjerre at Houseology

I came across the Scandinavian brand Lene Bjerre on Houseology recently and immediately fell in love with their classic design style.