Interiors with personality by Ann Marie Cousins
As anyone who has ever met me knows, I am naturally a cold person, and the few days of sunshine we had mid April was a beautiful start to spring. But then the cold weather came back with a vengeance, … Continued
Interior design has a reputation for being an expensive activity out of the reach of us mere mortals. Curtains, flooring, wallpaper, paint, lighting, furniture…it all adds up and that affordable budget starts to be stretched really thin. Here are my … Continued
Using colour is a brilliant way to add personality to your home, and prevent that bland, tired look that comes from a whole house painted shades of beige and magnolia. Not everyone is comfortable being bold with colour when decorating, … Continued
No longer does every room in your home have to match, or even have just one style in a room. Homes with multiple styles adding layers and interest are more inviting and dynamic. If you have fallen in love with … Continued
When browsing glossy interiors mags, lots of people are drawn to the strong colour combinations featured, but feel nervous of introducing them into their own homes. Instead they stick to the tried-and-tested options of a painted feature wall, a large … Continued
A great part of my job is receiving the latest copy of my favourite interiors magazines, and poring over beautiful interiors over a cup of tea. But sometimes a trend is featured that just seems to jar with everything I … Continued
This amazing Maze II rug from Jennifer Manners shows how a neutral room can be brought to life by a couple of beautiful pieces in strong colours. #cantwaittouseit.
After my incredible trip to Paris last month, with Angela Bamforth of Three Interiors, I was interviewed by Laura Koshel of LK Design about the whole experience. Check out her blog post here.
Getting to know unique shops and independant artists is an amazing part of my job. I love these unique pieces by Tara Binns, which are created by taking impressions from local wildflowers and plants. Her work is available from Nora’s … Continued
Maison et Objet- a behemoth of a trade fair in Paris every year, covering 9 halls and the world of interiors, along with a little bit of lifestyle and fashion. It’s amazing, and inspiring and a little bit overwhelming all at … Continued