In a time of economic turndown and unrest, the old saying ’make do and mend’ seems more appropriate than ever.  Most of us are watching our pennies and thinking twice about when we buy.  In a way we are almost forced into thinking more creatively, making do with what we have and fixing a problem ourselves. 

Storage ideas always interest me because as you know I have so many ‘things’ and it’s a daily battle to keep it all organised and accessible!

Rather than leaving post lying around here there and everywhere, keep it all together.  This old shutter, above, is the perfect storage solution!

Do you have lots of old books which you want to keep rather than give away?  I love this side table, above.  I think the ‘table top’ is made using a floating shelf?  What a great idea!  Very retro-looking.

This is brilliant- your whole office neatly tucked away in a fitted wardrobe!!

There’s no reason why books should take up valuable storage space

Images via re-nest.com

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I love, love, love all of the Sweetpea and Willow designer French style furniture.  Do you think it would be cheeky to put them on my next house warming gift list?!!

These fabulous console tables will brighten-up any hallway

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I know Thurday’s blog posting is reserved for yummie food inspiration but I just had to share this with you all!

This gorgeous Indian folk table comes in a rich pomegranate red colour and is painstakingly hand-decorated with a pretty floral design.  Available at Plümo for a very reasonable £69

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Couldn’t wait to share our new furniture range with you!!! Made from highly sustainable bamboo and finished in a rich chocolate walnut colour, it is reminiscent of small luxury boutique hotels in the Far East, and just oozes tranquility, sophistication and clutter- free elegance, don’t you think?

Chocolate bamboo lamp table £219, Chocolate bamboo & leather headboard £595, Chocolate bamboo chest of 4 drawers £445

Chocolate bamboo console/ dressing table £375, Chocolate bamboo mirror£159

Chocolate bamboo wardrobe £995

Attention to detail! End-grain detailing highlights the decorative cross-section of the plant.

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I like the modern idea of buying items with more than one function. Not only does it save on space but also money!  Here is a simple sofa, bed and table all in one. The storage shelf with its integrated leather cover can even be used as a limited workspace – there is certainly room for a laptop here.  Genius!

Wing, by Edra

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