Exposed Timber Beams

 

One of the things I love about country houses are exposed timber beams and recycled timbers. I have a ceiling beam running through my place and white painted timber ceiling lining boards. Both of these elements add so much warmth and personalty to the house. The lining boards were originally in natural pine so it was a big decision to paint them out but the end result was fantastic. Half way through I wish I'd never started but in the end it was was well worth the back breaking work and the 3 coats of paint!

Melissah xox

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Pink & Berry Crush

 

 

 

What a beautiful mix of colours:-

pale pink, lavender, purple, cerise and white
all set off beautiful by flashes glossy green foliage and green satin bows.
What an interesting collection of vases, bottles and vessels
... but it's that hat box that takes the cake!
These colours are a perfect combination to
brighten up the house or dress up a table!

Melissah xox

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Country Style Details

The thing that gives a home that lived in, loved feel is all in the details.

I always find that when decorating a client's house the thing that is the hardest to get right and takes the longest are the details - 'the bits and pieces'. But for me, it's the attention to details that makes a house  : the cushions, the flowers, the quirky vintage finds, the antiques, the displays and the collections that give a home soul and personality.

Melissah xox

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Summer Passion

 

Nothing says summer more than :-

the smell of scented roses and lavender in a summer garden

floaty dresses in pastel shades

 reading under a shady tree, painting watercolours

summer breezes and warm, balmy evenings

Melissah xox

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Follow Your Dreams

 

Believe in your dreams

I love living life to the fullest and soaking up everything.

Follow your dreams,

let your heart guide you and surround yourself with people who love and inspire you.

Be passionate and positive in your attitude to life.

Melissah xox

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Lavender Inspiration

 

Lavender is such an amazingly versatile flower.

It has an infinite number of uses - here are a few of my favourites:-

• lavender looks stunning growing in the garden
•  dried in satchels for under pillows and lingerie drawers
• handmade lavender soap
• lavender essential oil
•  decorating desserts and cakes
• prettying up a tablesetting

I love not only the colour but the old fashioned perfume of the flowers!

Melissah xox

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