My interest in interior design began in earnest in 2020 when I had to decorate and furnish my newly renovated home. It was quite a daunting task because I had a completely blank canvas – the house had been completely stripped, walls taken down and rebuilt elsewhere, and although I did have a few pieces…
I recently got back from my family holiday in the beautiful country of Croatia and the experiences there got me thinking about the effects of nature on our physical and mental wellbeing. Whilst in Croatia, two of our favourite activities were visiting Krka National Park and rafting on the River Cetina. We were surrounded by…
Buying second hand furniture is a popular trend at the moment. I enjoy looking at the many posts on social media showing bargain buys turned into marvelous makeovers. However, it is much more than a trend to those living a sustainable lifestyle. Buying second hand furniture prevents perfectly good items from going into landfill so…
As energy conservation has become increasingly important, particularly since the recent energy crisis, I thought it would be a good idea to look at the importance of using energy-efficient appliances in a sustainable home and suggest practical tips on reducing energy consumption. With rising costs in gas and electric, making mindful choices for our homes…
In an earlier blog post, I mentioned that using reclaimed wood in the home was more environmentally friendly than using newly sourced wood. The main reason being that it curbs deforestation. Today, I thought I would look at a range of ideas for using reclaimed wood and hopefully inspire you to create some sustainable, beautiful…
In this fast-paced world we now live in, where people have grown to expect everything to be done today, asking the question “Why support local businesses” has never been more important. Small independent businesses are struggling to compete against the larger companies who can often sell goods cheaper, and deliver sooner. However, these massed produced…
In today’s world, as we know, sustainability is becoming increasingly important and finding ways to make eco-friendly choices in our daily lives is essential. I have been looking around my own home and realise I need to add a few houseplants, which got me thinking about the plants we nurture in our homes. Sustainable houseplants…
Hello to all you eco-conscious shoppers! During your journey towards a more sustainable way of living, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the jargon-filled world of sustainable shopping? Have you ever asked yourself “What does FSC Certified mean?” or “What does it mean if something is ethically made?” Well, worry no more! In this article,…
In my last article I talked about the 5 Rs of sustainability and how to incorporate them into our eco friendly home decor. In this article, I’m going to focus on the ‘Reduce’ element of sustainability. By this, I mean reducing the use of items or products that may be considered harmful to the environment….
Why have an environmentally sustainable home? I have become much more aware of the need for environmental sustainability in my home over the last few years. The climate crisis is a global problem and I often thought “Well, what can I do that will help solve such an enormous problem?” It is quite overwhelming. I…