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A contemporary living space with large windows, a dark grey sofa, a low coffee table and walls in Dulux Brave Ground beige. Via Dulux.

Brave Ground Dulux Color of the Year 2021

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Admittedly, 2020 has proved to be a year of many unexpected challenges. Therefore, when the Dutch paint brand, Dulux, named yesterday Brave Ground as Color the Year 2021 it made perfect sense. An earthy based hue with a “reassuring” feel to it, seems to reflect best the need for a down-to-earth trigger mindset. DULUX. Brave…

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Bird eye view of an outdoor dining setup for Easter.

Easter Table Setting When in Lockdown

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Easter is literally just around the corner and I thought I should share with you my Easter table setting that I did the other day outside, in my garden. My…

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Looking up from under the cubic building of the Arche de la Defense in Paris. Image by Velvet.

10 Must See Iconic Buildings

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One of the greatest joys in life is traveling and that’s why many of us have bucket lists with all the places we want to visit. My bucket list includes…

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View of a beautifully styled table setting for Christmas.

A Dreamy Christmas Table Setting

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Once again this year, Elisabeth set up a Christmas table setting to share with y’all. And it’s dreamy! It’s the kind that brings up all those happy childhood memories. It…

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A beautifully styled Christmas tree with blush pink baubles. Image via John Lewis.

Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas for 2019-2020

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The latest collection of Christmas Tree decoration ideas. 10 ideas to fire up your imagination this coming holiday season.

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Marble Decor Ideas For a Luxe Look

Marble Decor Ideas For a Luxe Look

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Marble is one of the most prized interior materials. It is also one of the most expensive too. Still, its growing popularity doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Its adoption…

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A contemporary and very brights living room with a soft pink wall in the background known as First Light from Benjamin Moore. Image via Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore’s 2020 Color of the Year – First Light

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Just when you thought you might have seen the last of pink interiors, Benjamin Moore announces the Color of the Year 2020: First Light 2101-70. It is a soft, rosy…

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A canvas print with princess Leopold whose face has been replaced with black and white stripes in a fusion between traditional and contemporary. Image via Audenza.

On the Trend Radar :: Stripes

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Stripes is one of those patterns that can magically transform a room. They do it in a daring but quiet way, bringing a crisp edge to a design scheme. That…

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A contemporary and very bright living room with off white furniture and walls painted in DULUX Tranquil Dawn. Image by DULUX.

Tranquil Dawn Dulux Color Of the Year 2020

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Upon the closing of this September’s Maison et Objet international trade fair that is held in Paris, one thing is very clear. Pastel green (including Celedon and mint green) are…

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A contemporary modular sofa arrangement outdoors looking amazing. Image by Go Modern Furniture.

Getting Spring Ready :: Outdoor Spaces Inspiration

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I think getting spring ready is a great way to shake off those winter blues. And although most people start spring cleaning from the indoors and stretch out outdoors, I…

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