Thank you for reading

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for stopping by to read this blog over the past few years. I started writing it in the middle of the recession in 2008 when we all needed something cheerful to look at and be inspired by and I have really enjoyed writing it and have loved reading all your comments over the years.

I won’t be posting here for a while as I have now started a new job as Channel Editor of Housetohome. It’s an exciting move and I will continue to write about all things interiors over there so please do take a look.

So thank you once again for all your support over the past few years.

Have a great day

Vicky xx

Happy Christmas

Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas break and a very Happy New Year

Image credit: The Contemporary Home

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Autumn is on its way…

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