Catherine

Recycling Furniture It is crazy to think of how we renovated our tiny apartment in the South of France whilst working on a budget. l love recycling furniture or items that I have, so we drove down with a car full of household goods including a cabinet and chairs. Other posts show the changes that we made using a backdrop of white with apple green and pale lemon tones. All Feng Shui elements taken in to consideration! The bedroom was a lovely dove grey with soft metal elements. Recover That Chair We have 2 lovely German chairs that we

Hunting for Treasure I love flea markets, flohmarkts and brocantes - the chance of finding that perfect piece to add your space. Key items I look out for; cocktail glasses, teacups, Art Deco and 1940s dishes and silverware. Another friend looks out for clothes, buttons, vintage bags and another only buys small boxes. Different markets offer different styles and you will find the one that suits you.     Some key tips to follow Find the market that suits your style - furniture, shabby chic, modern, cheap and cheerful Get there half an hour before the official opening time,

I love interior design magazines and use them for inspiration however; the result is beautiful but often surprisingly lacking in soul. Not many of us have a huge budget to decorate and over the years, with a limited budget, here are some key findings. Stripped, Painted or Papered Yes, it can be a pain but the results are worth the effort. First, look around at what you have, rethink how you might use it. Can it be stripped, papered or painted? My favourite is to paint - there is instant gratification and change. I have used this approach in a