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Saturday Share – Heart Home magazine and a few Thank You’s

Posted on December 24, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Before I disappear for the Christmas break I just want to say a big thank you to all of my lovely readers.  I am so grateful for your support and for all of you comments throughout the year, on the … Continue reading →

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Inspiration – Christmas Wrapping……….

Posted on December 19, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Hopefully by now the Christmas shopping is all done. You’ve braved the crowds, emptied your purse and have a mountain of carrier bags in the corner of the room waiting for the Christmas fairy to come and wave her magic wand. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Share – Christmas Inspiration……….

Posted on December 17, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

Some of my favourite holiday decoration ideas and images this week, from all of those lovely blogs out there. Gorgeous spring bulbs and a single polar bear form the basis of a simple nordic scheme from Nina at Stylizimo. The very talented … Continue reading →

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May All Your Christmases Be White……….

Posted on December 13, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

Image credits: House to Home, Living etc, The White Company, Pale and Interesting, House to Home, Country Living, Country Living.

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I Spy – Ikea Winter Goodies……….

Posted on December 9, 2011 by deardesigner 1 Comment

Phew.  It’s been a busy couple of months.  158 pages of Heart Home magazine to fill.  7 photo shoots in a three weeks… articles to commission…writers to be briefed…copy to be edited…page layouts to be discussed…  plus…meetings to attend…a short trip to … Continue reading →

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One Stop Christmas Shop – Rockett St George……….

Posted on December 2, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Forget the video games and the dodgy pullovers, buy him something handsomely retro from Rockett St George. And most important of all, it won’t clash with your decor. He’ll love you for it, honest!

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One Stop Christmas Shop – Pale And Interesting……….

Posted on December 1, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Day three of Dear Designer’s delve into her little black shopping book brings you the cool and restrained hues of Pale and Interesting. Especially for those tricky hostesses that already have it all.  A little trinket to add just the … Continue reading →

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One Stop Christmas Shop – Rowen and Wren………..

Posted on November 30, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

The second favourite website I am going to divulge from my little black book is the delectable, the tasteful…Rowen and Wren. All of the products on this website have been handpicked by the lovely Lucy.  An ex-stylist and talented buyer, she … Continue reading →

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One Stop Christmas Shop – An Angel At My Table……….

Posted on November 29, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Let’s face it, we’re all busy at this time of the year and Christmas shopping can become a bit of a chore.  So I’m going to do the decent thing and share with you all my favourite websites for gift … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at Interflora Flower School……….

Posted on November 28, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

I had a lovely afternoon last week at the very first Interflora Flower School. Arianna and I had been invited to attend and we were just a little bit nervous.  Our first attempt at flower arranging could so easily have … Continue reading →

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