Year: 2011

At this time of year, you'll want your home to feel welcoming and warm, and you can achieve this effect with some fantastic french furniture from The Orchard. The Orchard...

Feeling like to have to abandon your love of shabby chic in favour of brightly decorated red baubles and gaudy, glittery tinsel for Christmas?  Fear not!  We say that you...

At this festive time of year, it's time to turn our attention to the details that matter and get creative with home accessories.  Nothing will welcome your holiday guests more...

Being a fan of vintage and shabby chic, I moved into a new-build house some years ago with trepidation.  As much as I longed for something old and rustic with...

Imagining our lives without a hint of sunshine just isn't plausible - just one unexpected sunny day out of season can bring a smile to your face and make the...

Shabby chic now appears to not only apply to our homes as it is now very evident on the High Street with shabby chic inspired clothing.  Catwalks all over the...

There are some stunning pieces of French Shabby Chic Furniture around at the moment and the stores have many different pieces on offer – both online and on your local...

Key features to look out for in finding your latest piece. Any items featuring gold-leaf detailing is a bonus if you can find it.  Usually something using this style of...

Welcome to the world of shabby chic design – with its crisp and chic wallpaper shades thrown together with a marriage of patterns, stripes and spots! In the world of...

Different types of garden furniture can suit your life at various stages.  For instance, when you have small children, you look for garden furniture which can be easily maintained and...