ADDING PINK WITH PRINTS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CUEMARS)

In a totally pregnant woman, cliche kind of way. Two weeks before my due date, and at the start of my maternity leave, I decided to NEST.  Well sort of. Our spare bedroom went from cluttered Monica cupboard, to room of my green dreams. I didn't even take before pictures as it was such a hell hole. A rail, piles of old unloved clothing, and a desk too big for such a small room that was covered in more unwanted clutter. Now its green, bright and airy and the clutter has vanished. And by vanished I mean I took it to the recycling centre/ charity shop. (Its not just hidden in a different room).  

But a room never feels finished until its got a little bit of art hanging on the walls to finish it off. (or leaning on walls- I'm big into leaning at the moment now I've had a baby and don't have time to get the hammer and nails out). Que Cuemars,  a contemporary homeware brand based in Hackney. 

It would seem I have a thing for flamingos and pink. It must be a sub conscious thing, as they somehow manage to pop up in almost every room in my house. I'm like a moth to a flame... or, a flamingo. 

This month I've teamed up with Cuemars to talk about their gorgeous A3 size nature inspired prints from their range of botanical greens to beautiful birds, all in a vintage feel. And obviously I chose their vintage flamingo print at £24 to add some more pink to these walls. 

Scroll down to see a selection of my favourites from their range, and if you fancy something for yourself, use discount code 'houseoflust' for 15% off their entire range. (Valid until the 10th July 2018).  

Bird- Flamingo print. £24 from Cuemars . Green paint by Valspar, colour Breathe Deeply. Brass Dexter light, M&S £199

Bird- Flamingo print. £24 from Cuemars . Green paint by Valspar, colour Breathe Deeply. Brass Dexter light, M&S £199

Bird- Flamingo print. £24 from Cuemars . Green paint by Valspar, colour Breathe Deeply. Brass Dexter light, M&S £199

Bird- Flamingo print. £24 from Cuemars . Green paint by Valspar, colour Breathe Deeply. Brass Dexter light, M&S £199

Bird- Flamingo print. £24 from Cuemars . Green paint by Valspar, colour Breathe Deeply. Black A2 frame with A3 mount is from John lewis £40

Bird- Flamingo print. £24 from Cuemars . Green paint by Valspar, colour Breathe Deeply. Black A2 frame with A3 mount is from John lewis £40

A selection of my favourite prints at Cuemars

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