Happy Christmas

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

Image credit: The Contemporary Home

Beat the clock – as featured in Cambridge News

I’ve been really busy recently working for the lovely Angel + Blume, so haven’t had time to post much here i’m afraid, but below is an Angel + Blume article I wrote for the Cambridge News website about how to stave off the winter blues and beat the clocks!

As we prepare to turn back the clocks it’s the perfect time to brighten up your home and beat the winter blues before they even start. Victoria Harrison of Angel + Blume shows you a few simple updates to make sure your home makes the most of every last bit of winter sunshine to remain bright, light and welcoming over the next few months.

Rather than bemoan the lack of natural sunlight, see it as the perfect excuse to splash out on some new lighting. A cheerful table lamp will create a warm and welcoming glow so dot them around your living room,  bedroom and hallway.

Mirrored furniture like this beautiful chest of drawers  by Graham and Green will catch every last little bit of sunshine, helping to bounce light around the room and instantly brighten up a dull corner.

Rich velvet textures are perfect for the winter months, but you don’t have to pick a dark shade. This bright pink chair combines the cosiness of velvet with a mood lifting colour pop which will beat any hint of winter gloom.

A soft, inviting rug will instantly warm up your living room, but pick a soft cream shade and you will still get a bright and airy feel. Combine it with floor cushions or a luxury beanbag like this one from The White Company for cosy winter lounging.

And finally, The White Company are the master of winter whites, so follow their example and make your bed cosy and inviting by piling it high with layers of soft white and cream throws and cushions to create a light, bright nest.

Image credits: Original BTC, Graham and Green, The White Company

(This article first appeared in Cambridge News)

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