Let me be the first to say it; this bathroom makeover reveal has been a long time coming. Trust me, I’m well aware of it. However, I am my own worst enemy. January has been a very slow blog month. If the blog was my partner, it would have packed its bags and left by […]
Celebrating and Moving Forward in 2018
Follow my blog with Bloglovin 2017; A Busy, Brilliant Year 2018. It’s mid-January and I still can’t get used to writing that. Happy January to everyone! (because it’s way too late to say Happy New Year!) I’ve had a bit longer away from the old computer than I had planned, but it’s given me a […]
The Week Before Christmas; And a Plan Reveal
Twas the week before Christmas, and all through our gaff, Was strewn parts of our bathroom; a bath tap, a bath. The tiling’s been finished and grouted, with care, In the hope that a shower screen soon would hang there. The toilet’s been fitted and plumbed to the mains, While full flush (or half flush) […]
Top 5 Tips For Fabulous Festive Décor.
Ho Ho Ho! Does that sound festive enough? I have to admit, I’m usually one of the first people to get into the Christmas spirit, waiting eagerly all year to play Mariah Carey. This year, not so much. It may be because I have a massive list of things to do, one of which is […]
Top Ten Home Gifts For The Interior Obsessive (For Every Budget!)
Has everyone started their Christmas shopping except me? Yes, I’ve mentioned it… the ‘C’ word. To be fair, it is almost December! If, like me, you haven’t started yet, you might want to have a look at my ‘Top Ten Home Gifts’, either to buy for a loved one, or to hint at for yourself. […]
Bathroom Renovation; D.I.O. Doing It Ourselves.
Last week I posted about our upcoming bathroom renovation and the shiny new fittings that spurred it all on (here). This week, I would like to tell you all why I was looking at shiny new bathroom fittings. By that, I mean the real reason. I figure that I’d rather be an open book with […]
Bathroom Inspiration (And Maybe Some Shopping…)
Well, this seems to be becoming a habit. It’s been two weeks since my last blog post… which is far too long, in my opinion. The good news is that it’s because I have been very busy prepping and DIY’ing like a madman! There are some great posts lined up for the next few weeks, […]
The Amara Interior Blog Award Results Are In!
Before I begin, please accept my apologies for the delay in publishing this post. It has been a crazy whirlwind of a week and it is only now that I get the chance to sit down and write about the most exciting week EVER! Well, for me. If you haven’t guessed from the title, or […]
Guest Bedroom Planning; Inspiration And First Draft Plans.
It may have been a couple of weeks since I last posted… but it doesn’t mean that I haven’t been busy. It’s just that what I’ve been busy doing would be of no interest and definitely not blog-worthy! Tales of sorting, tidying and organising doesn’t make for great reading, however, the reason for it, does. Tired of […]
DesignSixtyNine’s Top Five Affordable Home Updates.
I’m a great believer that although the decorating of a room may be ‘finished’, it’s never really finished. The best interiors evolve over time, and as your eye becomes accustomed to your surroundings, you can often spot areas ready for change. Or, if you’re anything like me, you get bored very quickly and actively look for areas […]