Just like with clothes shopping, I like to seek out new and interesting places to purchase things for my home. I would say that I like a good mix of old and new, I adore antique furniture, but I like to mix it up with new home accessories and furnishings. Charity shops are always worth a rummage - one of my favourite finds was a beautiful glass decanter that I pour bubble bath into, and which stands proudly on the end of the bath - so much nicer than a cheap plastic bottle! I also really like some retro items and the shabby chic look. Above all, I do not like things to be too 'matchy matchy'. I also cannot stand clutter or sparsity in a home. Minimalism is a no go for me!
Below are some of my favourite and latest purchases, let me know what you think xoxo
New embroidered leaf rows cushions, £14.99 each Dunelm Mill
Our bespoke wedding invitation created by a talented year 11 boy at my school. We have framed it and hung it in our hallway
Pictures I made myself by pressing flowers from hubby and mounting on a stripy green and white card. Frames from Ikea.
Wooden elephant from Thailand to remind us of our amazing elephant trek at Khao Sok national park.
Russian dolls from my nana xoxo
My amazing new artwork! Photo in white frame created by a GCSE photography student at my school, print in black frame from www.folksy.com. Hubby will be hanging these for me this weekend, for now they rest on a shelf. Both frames from Ikea. The pink bird ornament is from TK Maxx and the white bird ornamant from a little homeware store in Tenterden. (Can you tell we like birds??!)
Purchases today, my new wooden plaque that I will be hanging somewhere in the kitchen - I really like the message.
Cute little hanging sign from Dunelm Mill.
