Recycled Tube Christmas Tree

I actually got round to making a recycled tube Christmas Tree!
I'll post step by step instructions on how to make it later this week.

Today I'm Loving - Fabric Pine Cones

These fabric pine cones are so cute! They look relatively easy to make, maybe just a little time consuming but the end result will be well worth the effort. They may not be a 'new' idea but they're are still wort a mention!

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Today I'm Loving – Cute Knitted Christmas Bauble

I love this little knitted Christmas tree bauble; with a distinctive nod towards Nordic style festive decorating it doesn't look too complicated to make. You'll find the pattern here.

Make a Statement with Cobalt Blue & Glacier Grey

The deep intensity of cobalt blue makes a real statement. Use it as the main colour for furniture and wall art paired with glacier grey; the end result is a stunning colour palette which oozes style.

Use accents of custard yellow to create an eclectic style which would suit modern and contemporary homes.

Use cobalt blue as a feature wall colour; it will sit beautifully next to glacier grey or blush – a hint of custard on the floor will help to ground the colour scheme, making it seem warmer.

We all know that free standing roll-top bath are bang on-trend; give it a cobalt blue outer and you'll be hitting all the right interior design notes.

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2015 Spring & Summer Colour Trends

Every year we see new and exciting colours being highlighted as the ones that will be on-trend, giving us time to keep up with the times, so to speak, and have our homes looking their pristine best; this year is no exception, with predictions being made to inspire us to try new colour schemes.

The 2015 Spring & Summer colour trends predict these beautiful colours:

Cobalt Blue – A bright intense tone

Aquamarine – A vibrant sky blue with green undertones

True Blue – A deep tone of azure

Soft Mint Green – A gentle colour that isn't too wishy-washy

Blush – A range of soft gentle tone with pinkish undertones

Custard – A soft yellow

Tangerine – A burnt orange that isn't too fiery

Glacier Grey – A soft grey with blue undertones

Toasted Almond – A soft beige-cream

Marsala – A muted winter wine

Over the next few days I'm going to mix these up to offer you some fabulous colour scheme inspirations; so check back if you want to keep one step ahead in the interior design fashion stakes!

Today I'm Loving - Knitted Baskets

I love these knitted baskets! They hit all the rights notes in terms of the latest trends, recycling (possible if you have lots of odd balls of chunky wool), texture - that goes without saying and of course colour as you can make them any colour you wish.

These baskets are definitely going to be added to my 'to make' list!

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Pretty in Pink

It wasn't that long ago when pink was deemed a colour only to be used in girl's rooms; thankfully those days are now diminishing and you'll find all shades of pink to suit virtually any style of home and decorating motif.

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Go for raspberry pink and it will be gender friendly; alternatively why not opt for steel grey and vibrant hot pink for a gender friendly colour combination that's bang on-trend.

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Interior Design Styles – Scandinavian

Cool, typically white, and refreshing, Scandinavian interiors use white or pale blue to make homes as light and airy as possible; after all the day light hours are somewhat diminished for much of the year. The style is also relax and easy going with many home-crafted accessories to complete the look. If you love a relaxed style of living but don't want the lace and frills of Shabby Chic Scandinavian may be just what you're looking for.

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Recycled & Up-cycling - Tyres

I've no doubt that you've seen lots of tyres recycled in various ways, coffee tables, planters, chairs etc. But I have to admit that this is the first time I've seen them recycled into hand-basin holders; and I like what I'm seeing, especially the pretty blue one – I never thought of tyres as being pretty before but that's where interior design ideas come into their own!

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Today I'm Loving - Multi-backed Sofa

Isn't this the cutest sofa? I'm loving the variety of back rests - which is of course what gives this sofa its unique style.  It has style, elegance and makes a wonderful place to share with friends.

It's also a fabulous way to recycle old chair backs!

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Beautiful Blues

Blue is the world's favourite colour according to market research and it's easy to see why; there's so many shades and tones this cool, calming colour looks great in all styles of homes. Blue can even be sexy when you opt for deep indigo for bedrooms, while the pretty pastel shades bode well with Country Cottage and Shabby Chic interiors.

Blue is often regarded as a masculine colour and this may be true to some extent when you consider the navy and mid range tones, however, today's designers are bringing blue into the mix in a wide range of ways, giving everyone the ability to use blue in their home.

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Interior Design Style – Shabby Chic

I have to admit that I'm a Shabby Chic lover. The pretty pastel colours with hints of wear, patina, showing through on surfaces; chintz prints, an assortment of old glass and the pretty feminine touches which are some of the hallmarks which define this interior design style, make a smile spread across my face!

I also have to admit that I get niggled when people say they love Shabby Chic and use it as an excuse to have a disorganised room stuffed full of what can only be described (in my opinion) as junk, the end results of these rooms are more shabby than chic!

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Recycling & Up-cycling – Paint Swatches

Do you have difficulty choosing a paint colour for your walls? Yes...well there's lots of people who do, so you're not alone. Paint swatches are a great way to bring a sample home to see what it looks like in the area you're planning to decorate, they're also brilliant for deciding what the colour will look like at different times of the day.

However, if you're still undecided and torn between which colours to use you could always make a multi-coloured wall using the swatches – it's a bit like patchwork on a wall I suppose. Whichever way you look at the idea it's a fabulous way to recycle paint swatches – furthermore they're free!

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Today I'm Loving - Balloon Chair

I simply love the concept of this chair, with balloons which make it appear to be floating up into the sky. Adults will love it as much as children!

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Plush Purple

Oozing style and sophistication purple was once a colour that was only permitted to be used by royalty and nobles. Luckily today we can all enjoy this opulent colour. From the prettiest pale lavenders to deep, rich aubergines there's a purple tone to suit everyone.

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Interior Design Style - Art Nouveau

Packed full of sinuous, curvy lines inspired by nature, this interior design style began in the 1880s and lasted until the first World War. People either loved it or loathed it and that remains true today. This style is said to be very feminine, as shown in the female form, typically seen with long, flowing hair, and scantly clad. Names to look out for include Charles Rennie Mackintosh for furniture, architecture and jewellery, Emile Galle for glass, furniture and jewellery, Tiffany for lighting and Alphonse Mucha for posters.

Recycling & Up-cycling Beach Balls

If last year's beach ball won't inflate sufficiently to use as a ball be inspired to transform it into a lampshade. You have to admit these fun lights would look fabulous in a child's playroom or bedroom!

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