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How to Sow and Grow your own Sunflowers and Marigolds
It is almost half a century (time flies) since I tried to grow flowers or tomatoes in a pot from seed to final product. Back then we used those plastic trays with wet cotton wool and seeds neatly placed in long straight lines. After a few days, by some miracle, a tiny leaf would pop…
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Affordable Art Fair returns with Colour and Verve
Even if you’ve got millions to spare on a Picasso or Basquiat, the Affordable Art Fair returns with unmissable bargains and investment pieces for the keen talent spotter. It’s one of our favourite events in London and every season we can’t wait until the doors re-open. Briefly, the maximum price of each piece on show…
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10 Things We Look Out for when Viewing a Property
One of the first of 10 things we look out for when viewing a property to buy is the ceiling height. We love high ceilings with all their interior decor potential. It’s so easy to fall in love with a new property and get carried away with brilliant ideas and dreams. But reality kicks in…
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Art for Youth returns to the Mall Galleries in London
As the British Prime Minster went on TV to announce more Covid doom and gloom, Art for Youth Mall Galleries returned to London. The Mall Galleries are just a stone’s throw from 10 Downing Street, seat of the UK’s Prime Minister. Art for Youth is an annual charity private view. We love the curation of…
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Christmas Street Decorations – Nordic Style
Yes we’re famous in the Nordic countries for minimalism, understatement and the simple life. But our favourite Christmas street decorations Nordic style are all colour and ‘fireworks’. Even in our white-walled homes do we like a display of excess, a little bit over-the-top decorations. Luckily, those of us in London are spoilt for choice when…
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How to find amazing Interior Pieces in Charity Shops
It’s the easiest thing in the world: furnishing and decorating a home on an unlimited budget. But when funds are a little tight it’s a different and more challenging story. That’s where How to find amazing interior pieces in charity shops can help. Here we show you how to find what you’re looking for at…
