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The week between Christmas and New Year always feels like a good time for reflection. As well as looking forward to the New Year and making goals, I like to think back over the past year.
Today, I looked back over the past 12 months of blogging. After more than two and half years (and 140+ posts), it’s really interesting to see how my ideas and inspirations have changed over time. Here are some of my favourite posts from 2016:
Five Ways to Beat the January Blues: Tips that remain relevant even a year later. January is always a cold, dark and slightly miserable month. I’m going to take some of my own advice and be proactive this year, banishing the blues before January even arrives.
A Visual Guide to Pattern Mixing: 2017 will see even more wild and wonderful prints and patterns. Learn how to blend them into your existing interior scheme with this post.
Five Common Decorating Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them: Want to avoid blowing your budget, making rush decisions and choosing the wrong lighting? Read this post.
Interior Design Risks Worth Taking: Some rules are worth breaking. This blog post reveals the interior design risks that always pay off.
Trend Alert: Desert Inspired Interiors: I’m not exactly a dedicated follower of interior trends, but this deeply rustic look really appealed to me. Think vintage textiles, weathered leather, muted colour schemes and lots of cacti.
Finding Inspiration: A very comprehensive list of where to go when you need a hit of creative inspiration, a dose of motivation or just want to look at some gorgeous pictures.
4 Inspiring Home Offices to Borrow Ideas From: More and more people work from home (even if it’s just a few hours a week). Create a work space that inspires productivity by borrowing ideas from four beautiful home offices.
How to Create an Outdoor Space You can Use Year-Round: If you’re looking out at a slightly neglected garden right now, this post is for you. Because yes; you should be able to make use of your outdoor space even in December.
Project in Progress: Grass Roots Office Refurb: One of my biggest projects this year was a wonderful office refurb in Bath. Check out the posts to see pictures of this bright and colourful space.
Tips for Giving Your Dining Room the Wow Factor: Ideas for creating an entertaining space that will wow your family and impress your guests. Make your dining room refurb a 2017 resolution.
I’d like to take this opportunity to extend a big thanks to all who read here. I hope you have a very happy and healthy 2017!
