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Going Au Naturel

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October 13th, 2010

Baileys Home and Garden, based on Whitecross Farm in Herefordshire, UK, is an eco-friendly supply chain offering home accessory items old and new.  You’ll love the rescued and refurbished knick knacks for the home, garden and office!  Baileys favours the natural look, focusing on the stripped-back, original properties and features of a material.

“The things we sell are a surprising mix of vintage and new from a variety of sources – but they all share the qualities integral to our repair, reuse, rethink philosophy”.

The lifestyle images on their website are really inspirational .  The store (a restored barn) is pretty amazing too!

Owners Mark and sally Bailey have written two books which are a must read if you like to go au naturel

Posted by Emily

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The dark side

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October 12th, 2010

When Monica Biering Hammer became single after separating from her boyfriend, she saw her new found freedom as an opportunity to decorate her Norwegian apartment exactly how she’d always wanted to- black.

  

Black decor sounds cold, lonely and characterless doesn’t it?  However Monica’s apartment shows that this is not always the case.

Dark colours can tend to make a room look smaller- this home has high ceilings and large windows which all helps to keep the space light and airy.  I just love the gorgeous sofa above.  In fact, I love all of the furniture!!

Monica refurbished furniture inherited from her grandparents with paint and new upholstery.  She has a love for all things vintage which have a soul and a history.  The pink ottoman is a welcome burst of colour.  Love it!  Not so sure if I’d actually enjoy living there, though…

Posted by Emily

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