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best christmas travel gifts

Christmas Gifts For Grounded Travellers

Every couple of years I share my Christmas travel gift guide full of essential travel gifts,…

by Jayne Gorman November 18, 2020

best books for armchair travel

Armchair Travel: My All-Time Favourite Books Set Overseas

Whenever I cannot physically be travelling, I love to be transported virtually to another place or…

by Jayne Gorman April 3, 2020

travel books - gifts for travellers

Escape With These Must-Read Books Written By Travel Bloggers

If I’m not reading blogs, I’ve got my head stuck in a book, so when some…

by Jayne Gorman March 17, 2020

10 Books To Read Before Going To India: Best Indian Novels & Travelogues

10 Books To Read Before Going To India: Best Indian Novels & Travelogues

When I travelled to India for the first time in 2010 I became obsessed with reading…

by Jayne Gorman January 24, 2018

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Throwing it back this transformation Tuesday to th

Throwing it back this transformation Tuesday to the first space we made-over after I took a styling course at the start of the year & learned the value of a vision/ planning process. The hallway isn’t finished yet (are they ever?!) but it definitely sets the tone for the rest of the house better than it did before. (Swipe to see my previous beige crimes 🤣)

We’ll have been in our house a year next month so I’ve been looking back at old pics & it seems so obvious now where I was going wrong. The old me used to buy random things she liked/ whatever fit in the space, then would wonder why our house never looked like anything I liked on Pinterest. These days, I’ve probably gone too far the other way. Pinning, mood boarding and researching things to the nth degree & struggling to make any final decisions in case I hate them. (Case in point: the whole living room.)

But I am loving discovering our style & connecting with so many fabulous taste-makers, diy-ers and decorators on Instagram. So who cares if it takes another year to choose a rug right?! 🤣😝

#transformationtuesday #hallway #entryway #hallwaydecor #hallwayinspo #homeaccountuk #newbuildhome #myidealhome #stylishroom #styleinspiration #myrealhomeofinsta #myhomevibe #myhomestyle #myhomedecor #houseinsp #countrylifestyle #cottagecharm #chichomedecor #beautifulhouses #stylishhomes#shareyournewbuild #ukgorgeoushomes #newhouse #newhomeowner #newhome #firsthome #diy #newbuild

ad/gifted Starting the new week with a smile thank

ad/gifted Starting the new week with a smile thanks to these beautiful fresh flowers from @123flowersuk. This is the Pearl bouquet and its mix of Avalanche Roses & Calla Lilies are so, so elegant. 💕

We recently extended our table (for the first time since owning it) and added some bench seating to accommodate more than just the 3 of us it’s been all year. I haven’t quite finished sanding the bench in the background though so don’t look too closely! The flowers are meant to distract you 😅

#123flowers #flowerstagram #flowerlovers #flowergram #loafhome #loafershomes #diningroom #diningtable #parquetpie #rounddiningtable #benchseating #doingneutralright #myspaceanddecor #prettylittleinteriors #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #modernhome #ourprettyproject #sorealhomes #interiorscontentforyou #myhshome #myhousethismonth #discoverunder20k #interiors123 #homestyledecor #decorinspo #homesofinstagram #legalandgeneralhomes #realneptunehomes #myhmhome

✨Bedroom reveal✨ Finally, everything I ordere

✨Bedroom reveal✨

Finally, everything I ordered for the bedroom (on this side at least!) has come together and I’m so pleased with the calming retreat we’ve created. The sheer linen panels from @laredoute_uk & light grey throw from @mcgeeandco were the missing pieces of cosiness this room needed. Do you like it?

I’ll try to update my bedroom highlight today with all the specific products but I have tagged the picture with as many as I could too.

*Contains some ad/ gifted items from @dipanddoze & @myus_shipping*

#bedroomreveal #bedroommakeover #bedroomstyle #bed #bedding #mcgeeandco #studiomcgeepresets #shoppeamberinteriors #dipanddoze #mydipanddozehome #discoverlr #pookylights #mydunelm #myidealhome #sorealhomes #interiorscontentforyou #neutraldecor #realstylishhomes #ourprettyproject #bedroominspo #bedroomstyling #bedroomstyle #neutralbedroom #loafershomes

*My US Shopping* AD Well here are some of my gor

*My US Shopping*

AD Well here are some of my gorgeous new accessories I shopped & had shipped from the US. I know some of you have been following in real time how @myus_shipping works (watch the highlight if you missed it) so today I’ll just focus on the goodies.

Pictured is:
Driftwood candle & braided tray from @shoppeamberinteriors
Faux fern drop in, Mira pillowcase & distressed terracotta bowl from @mcgeeandco

I think the Mira cushion cover (the perfect pattern for a neutral fan) and driftwood candle with exotic tobacco bark scent are my favourite purchases. (They were the main reasons I put my order in!)

The others (and I have a few more bits to reveal) were a lovely bonus I added onto my order as it didn’t make much difference to the price of shipping.

As these companies don’t offer shipping to the UK, it’s thanks to MyUS that they are now adorning our coffee table. You simply sign up (for free via the link in my bio), get a US postal address, shop any online retailer as if you were a US customer & then MyUS take care of getting the package to your doorstep. (They deliver to 220+ countries.)

Their communication is great so you always know where your goods are. Plus, by combining packages from multiple stores you can save money on international delivery charges.

I’ll be putting together a blog post soon with a few more lessons I’ve learned from my experiences. But feel free to DM me with any questions in the meantime.

Are you tempted to get shopping? Do tag me in anything you order!

#mcgeeandco #studiomcgeeinspired #amberinteriors #shoppeamberinteriors #studiomcgeepresets #mirapillowcase #mcgeeandcopillows #driftwoodcandle #coffeetabledecor #myusshipping #shoppeliving #madeforliving #livingroomgoals #livingroomdecor #myidealhome #stylishroom #styleinspiration #prettyhouses #myrealhomeofinsta #myhomevibe #myhomestyle #loungedecor #ourprettyproject #sorealhomes #interiorscontentforyou #myhshome #livingroomstyle #livingroominspo #neutraldecor

It’s hot isn’t it? Are we allowed to say it’

It’s hot isn’t it? Are we allowed to say it’s hot? I’m so hot 🥵 😂

We took a family trip to the beach yesterday. (Swipe to see my favourite beach to day trip from Berkshire.) I booked it a few weeks ago on the off-chance we’d have nice weather & as it turned out we were desperate for the slight sea breeze down there.

I’ve got lots of work to catch up on when the little one naps today so will be parked here with a fan in the afternoon. Hope you’re all keeping cool whatever way you can.

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Good morning! It looks like this weekend is set

Good morning!

It looks like this weekend is set to be a scorcher but as I’ve had some exciting deliveries I’ll be faffing about in here in between having family over in the garden.

I can’t tell you how much I love the difference the panelling has made to our bedroom. I wanted to keep the backdrop fresh & neutral (as lord knows I like to switch up my soft furnishings as often as my hair styles) but the full height panelling just adds that depth the room was previously missing.

We’ve also hung our @pookylights wall lights. This is the Cooper (out of stock at the minute) which I’ve popped a Dunelm linen shade on as I wanted something larger than what I originally selected.

The artwork is a little Italian landscape from @shopvintagesupply paired with a bargain @dunelmuk frame. And the cushions have been stolen from around the house but watch this space as I’ve got new accessories for the bed being unboxed shortly….

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

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Details.. We’re slowly pulling our bedroom toge

Details..

We’re slowly pulling our bedroom together. It’s quite small for a master so while I can’t add much more furniture than the fitted wardrobes & bedside tables, I’m focusing on the smaller details that can create the functionality & style we’re after.

I’ve also just discovered the genius that is a flower frog thanks to @our_new_walls. While not quite up to Alexa’s level, I’m loving how I can display the dahlia’s from our garden in a little pot now.

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AD We’re channelling the pared back vibes of a b

AD We’re channelling the pared back vibes of a boutique hotel in our new bedroom and I love it!

I’ve learned a few things from my stays in luxury hotels over the years that I’ve been using to create an indulgent feel at home.

Firstly, is the importance of good bedding. We’ve always invested in good quality duvets and pillows (I’m partial to a lot of feather) but the sheets are probably the most important element in terms of how you feel when you snuggle down for the night. I cannot speak highly enough of the @dipanddoze Cool & Crisp Edged Duvet Set seen here, especially if you want that luxury hotel feeling. This duvet cover feels like it gets better with each wash and because it’s made of finest quality, long-staple cotton it will look as good as new for much longer too. (Use code OURTRAVELHOME10 for 10% off your first purchase.)

Secondly, is scent. I find candles and diffusers a bit fussy for bedtime and hotels never provide them because of the safety element. So, I’ll never forget the first time I checked into a hotel with a lavender-scented pillow spray on the bedside table. It’s a game changer and an idea I totally stole for our bedroom. (I’ve got tubes of it hidden in the drawer for when I blow out my candle!)

Thirdly, I recommend you go gadget-free on the nightstand where possible. I’ve noticed how more hotels are including charging stations on desks rather than next to the bed and I’m all for it. While I purchased this clock for the design, it’s come in rather handy to check the time now my phone is in the study overnight rather than within arm’s reach.

Are there any ideas from hotels that you’ve stolen for your bedroom?

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