One of our lovely blogging friends, Sarah over at Monaco Interiors has kindly allowed us to have a little peek into her home.  Sarah lives over in the US in beautiful New England… I just love it over there (in fact do you fancy a permanent house swap?!)  Being an interior designer, Sarah certainly knows a few things about home decor.  See how the addition of a bright cushion can instantly ‘lift’ a room and how your favourite artwork can make your home a more personal place to be…

“I just got some new pillows for my sofa and new chairs in my living room. I like to read on the sofa next to my orange lamps or recline on my new navy wool wing chairs!”

“  My bedroom is where I like to lay in on Sundays to read and have some tea  “

“Finally, the place I spend the MOST time is my little office area – or as I call it ‘Blog Command Central’ – this is where you can find me when I’m not working. I have my favorite art around me – a map of the world, Audrey Hepburn poster and Anne Harwell prints. I recently covered my ugly desk with a beautiful fabric from Israel I have had for years, and wanted to incorporate in my home.  “

I love the relaxed, kind of laid-back feel of her home and that she’s put a stamp on it and made it her own. It’s so full of personality and character don’t you think?

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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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You all know by now how I’d much rather buy from an independent designer as opposed to the often dull and ‘samey’ High Street when it comes to home accessories.  And I’ve a feeling that most of you out there are the same!  I know it can be hard to find these little companies but every so often you come across one, like SJGuest.  I can’t imagine anything more satisfying or fulfilling than being able to make an sell your own designs, with no limits (well okay practicality and money are both factors but let’s not ruin the moment!…)

Design graduate Sarah Jane Guest creates unique home accessories with pretty, colourful prints. I particularly love the Frog and Clock stool!

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I just can’t get enough of Donna Wilson’s website- in particular her cute soft creatures!  After graduating from The Royal College of Art in 2003, Donna set-up her own business designing and making a collection of curious cushions, luxurious lambswool blankets and variety of home accessories.  Contemporary, cool, fresh and new- I love it all!  I can see why she won the 2010 British Design Awards.

Each little handmade creature has a story to tell…

Beryl: Likes sausages, eggs and chips. Has a fear of fluffy slippers.

Rufus: Likes his ears being stroked, and going to parties.  He dislikes smelly feet

Rill: very lively, never stops running around, likes caterpillars and worms.

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Danish fashion companies seem to be having a ‘bit of a moment’ just now, and online interior company Ferm Living is no exception.  It’s so refreshing to see designs which are innovative, imaginative and new, isn’t it?  I love the uniqueness of their wallpaper range and their other quirky accessories…

I think this 3D pattern is great, it comes as wallpaper, too; definitely confined to one feature wall, though!

look at new ways to display your much-loved possessions

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