{SHOPPING} ANTIQUE SHOPPING AT KEMPTON PARK

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{SHOPPING} ANTIQUE SHOPPING AT KEMPTON PARK

Today I made my first visit to Kempton park Antique's market in Sunbury, Surrey. Actually it was more of a pilgrimage, based on on my love of all things vintage. 

Held at Kempton Park's race course ground, this place gives the Rose bowl in LA a run for its money on the antique front. With over 700 stalls, its one of the largest twice monthly markets in Britain and a must visit for all antique collectors, dealers and most importantly interior designers. 

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{SHOPPING} COSY THROWS - MY PICK OF THE BEST

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{SHOPPING} COSY THROWS - MY PICK OF THE BEST

Hello Autumn!

It might only be the beginning of September but I’m already looking forward to those autumnal nights in with a scented candle and wrapped in a cosy throw. Naturally, this got me thinking how I need to buy a new throw and got me scanning the UK high-street offer for one that goes in our new-ish dark lounge and other styles too. From rustic country to scandi chic, to eclectic bohemian.

So go grab your wine, get comfy and start scrolling because hopefully I've chosen something that will appeal to everyone.

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THE HOUSE OF HACKNEY HACK- DIY TASSEL LAMPSHADE

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THE HOUSE OF HACKNEY HACK- DIY TASSEL LAMPSHADE

Today’s blog post is all about how you can re-create your own designer lampshade for a fraction of the price; let’s call it the House of hackney Hack! Even though it’s bound to get on House of hackney’s wick. Hackney… wick.. get it  (sorry, but I couldn’t help myself… taxi for Cotton). But as Oscar Wilde once said ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’, and if you learn anything from this post, it should be the knowledge that lamp covering isn’t that difficult and if I can do it, you certainly can.  So, let’s get started.

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{INTERIOR DECOR} AMARA INTERIOR BLOG AWARDS – I’VE BEEN NOMINATED!

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{INTERIOR DECOR} AMARA INTERIOR BLOG AWARDS – I’VE BEEN NOMINATED!

I am thrilled to share that I have been nominated for Best Newcomer blog at the Amara interior blog awards 2017. I can’t tell you what a privilege it is to be nominated, and be in a category with bloggers who I admire and do a pretty damn good job at this blogging malark! So, thank you very, very much for whoever voted for me… I’m honored!

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