If there’s a room in your home that is lacking that certain something but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is, these images below might inspire you to introduce something new!  Adding a new home accessory with a splash of colour can make a world of different at minimum cost to you.

Hanging decorative plates on the wall can be a great alternative to the standard picture frame!

Brighten-up a room and add a bit of colour with a feature wall

Add interesting texture with some quirky cushions

Add a luxurious boudoir feel to your bedroom with soft feature lighting and a large mirror resting against the wall

Images via lovehome.co.uk

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I keep reading about Made jewellery and their recent collaboration with model Laura Bailey (see this month’s Marie Claire and the Sunday Times Style magazine) and I wanted to find out a bit more about the company and what it has to offer.

Flip Flop necklace by Vicki Sarge, £60

Now in my mind, fair trade plus fashion equals a product I don’t particularly like but feel i should buy to support the cause.  However, Made believes in creating products which people actually want to own whilst at the same time radically improve the lives of impoverished communities in developing countries.  After browsing their collections, I can assure you that a number of their gorgeously unique, high quality designer accessories will be featuring high on my Christmas list!!  Ideal for gifts for friends too.

Brass Sheet Necklace by Bex Rox, £130

Salama Bracelet by Laura Bailey, £18

All Made products are designed by influential designers, then sourced and created within disadvantaged communities across East Africa.  With designer collaborations including Vicki Sarge (who also designs for the amazing Erickson Beamon), Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof, how can you resist?  And the prices are reasonable.  I’m sold!

Recycled Glass Cuff by Pippa Small, £75

Beaten Brass Oversized Cuff, £45

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With all these gorgeous colours around at the moment, we’ve no excuse to be looking dull this season!  The weather may not quite have reached tropical temperatures yet but you can still create a little sunshine in your everyday life with these pops of colour! 

block colour suede tote by Armani, £489

Alice band, Accessorize, £6

necklace by Nicole Farhi, £60

striped platform shoes by Sonia Rykiel, £261

(okay the stripe shoes are a bit of an anomaly but aren’t they just gorge!!)

Bottega Veneta woven clutch, £890

blue suede bag by Celine, £1250

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It’s bitterly cold outside at the moment, in fact it seems to have been for weeks now!  Our heating bill has rocketed, I’m really hoping it gets warmer soon. 

floral scarves, by Avoca Anthology

At least we can all step outside and brave the plummeting temperatures in style with these gorgeous accessories.  Go for pretty colour and loud print for a cheery outlook on a dull day!  Don’t worry it’ll soon be spring…

gloves, by Bernstock Speirs

mohair lace socks, Plümo

wooly knitted hat, Accessorize

finglerless gloves, by Accessorize

ribbon tie cardigan, 3.1 Philip Lim

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Isn’t it amazing what a difference the little details can make? Even the smallest accessory in your home can have a massive impact on the image you project. With this in mind, here is a selection of a few pieces that can liven up even the most basic and classic of interiors.

Let’s start small, with this pretty reindeer-shaped candle holder. Definitely cute, it would look great on any dining table before, after and even during (if you’re careful!) Christmas dinner.

reindeer candle holder, thisnext.com

I’m actually quite taken with this next interesting vase / candle holder. I love the whole idea of this dual-purpose accessory designed by Harry Allen. It’s cast from his own arm, and can be used to display flowers to dramatic effect…

Harry Allen Bestow vase/ candle holder $75, at designpublic.com

Or to support a candle in a slightly creepy way…

Seriously, can you imagine having only this to light your home during a black-out? That’s got to be scary!

For a more friendly, fairytale-like approach to the old vase, check out this sweet little offering by Jamie Hayon…

I love how the flowers make the horses look like unicorns. And I think it’s so refreshing to see vases that are able to get attention for their own design rather than be overshadowed by the beauty of their flowers. 

Moving on to soft furnishings, this horse head cushion from Kropserkel, is sure to make a statement! Send as a gift-with-a-hidden-meaning to make a point, or better yet an offer they can’t refuse (sorry, I couldn’t resist!) or just pop it into your guest’s bed for some old school Godfather scares!

And finally, for those of us who just want to get back to nature, these cushions, designed by the immensely talented Ronel Jordaan, are just what the doctor ordered…

Horse head pillow $45, kropserkel.com

And finally, for those of us who just want to get back to nature, these cushions, designed by the immensely talented Ronel Jordaan, are just what the doctor ordered…

Stone cushions, at conceptrends.com

The shapes look so clean and earthy, while the material (100% merino wool) makes them a rather luxurious choice.

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