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The Curse of Pinterest

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Did you all have a smashing time then? Ate, drank and were merry? Excellent! Just trying to engage brain long enough to get the blog rolling again. So bear with me on this one eh? Here goes…. It’s this time of year, after spending far too much time sitting on the sofa, watching Chrimbo films and eating way too many family sized treats, that people fancy making some changes at home. You kind of see it with fresh eyes again when the Chrimbo decs have come down don’t you think? And it’s miserable outside, so we’re all spending way more time at home than we’d probably like…. everyone surfing the ole tinterweb for sales goodies and interior inspiration. Since the launch of Pinterest back in 2010, it’s completely changed the way we find said inspiration. Long gone are the days where we needed to subscribe to the latest interior decor mag, it’s all there for us online. Which brings me onto Pinterest, one of my most used accounts, for both business and pleasure. …

“Here are a few of my favourite Pins…”

(Did you get my Sound of Music reference?) I’ve not mentioned the Masonic Villas project for a little while, mainly because i’ve been working like a donkey, juggling four other projects dotted around the region. Eeesh. Anyhoo, the last time this project got a mention on le blog, the living room had just had the ceiling lighting updated. Since then, i’ve been busy planning the schedule of work, solving problems, booking trades and placing orders. The paint for the whole redesign is on its way. Exciting indeed. I’ve also been Pinning like a demon, pieces that I think would look fab in this project. Some of them will make it, some won’t, but I thought it would be nice to share with you, some of my finds. To be precise, 10 of my finds. Pieces for the living room, home office and hallway. Come see. Lara Armchair – Fern and Grey Leather Chair – Cox & Cox Hoxton Swing Arm Wall Light – Bluesuntree Indian Cart Coffee Table – House Junkie Beni Ourain Moroccan Berber Rug – …