Home improvements
To date I have bought but one Christmas present, and I’m not even sure that I still want to give it away! Long gone are the days when I can spend November and December knitting scarves and individually wrapping home made fudge cubes in cellophane, and I’m not sure these days that a macaroni covered... Read more...
Daniel’s Christmas wishlist
Continuing our series of festive mydeco staff wishlists, today Daniel, our Social Media Manager, shows us his top picks for Christmas… Who says that Christmas needs to be about ‘red, white and green’? This year I’ll be bringing the Winter blues indoors and lightening the mood with some fresh white tones. Jonathan Adler Dove ornament Jonathan... Read more...
All Michelle wants for Christmas…
I recently joined mydeco.com from Liberty London, where I was the Home ware and Gift Buying Manager. I’ve quickly fallen in love with the many beautiful products on site. I’ve put together my dream Winter wish list; it showcases my love for brave and interesting design. I hope you enjoy it! Kristjana S Williams Studio: Purpura... Read more...
Scandi-lous Christmas
Welcome to serene Scandinavian style in southwest London. We’re looking around the house of the owner of boutique Nordic Elements, Helle Moyna. It is the definition of immaculate, Nordic style and she delivers the look with stereotypical scandi-ease. On entering her wonderfully fragrant home, Helle was quick to point out the ‘Boys will be Boys’... Read more...
All I want for Christmas…
It’s almost here, Christmas is just 15, yes 15, days away. We all know how hard it is to find those ideal gifts for your family and friends with their varying tastes and so to help, over the next few weeks, different members of the mydeco.com team will be sharing their Christmas wishlists. We’re an... Read more...
An alternative Christmas
I have always looked forward to designing my Christmas. Being the sort to be easily bored I try to bring something new to each Christmas that comes around. The Christmas tree has always been a staple, but had I seen this idea earlier I may have replaced my usual tree with this idea. I found... Read more...
Christmas tips – part five
This week we’re focusing on festive cooking, and gifts for food aficionados. For me the kitchen is one of the most important rooms at Christmas; for my family, the day revolves around cooking (and eating) Christmas dinner. I love to cook with quirky kitchen implements. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone else to cooking accessories,... Read more...
Christmas tips – part four
This week’s post focuses on bringing a traditional feel to your home for Christmas. We’re looking at the Dickensian theme, a throwback to the old English style from years ago. Bring the Christmas Carol spirit into your home for a really cosy family Christmas. Think opulent colours such as red, navy, gold and green, with... Read more...
All things Nordic…
This season we’re loving the Nordic interiors trend. Samantha from Story North, one our favourite boutiques, gives us tips on how to bring the Nordic-inspired look to your home. Now is the time to embrace all things Nordic. This season forces us to cosy up at home and really no-one does this better than the Nordic nations.... Read more...
Christmas tips – part three
This week I’m looking at arguably the most important part of any Christmas theme, the tree. Whether you buy real or artificial, small or large, the possibilities are endless. You can create a real impression with your choice of festive foliage! Here are a few of my favourite trees and decorations… Your decorations can be... Read more...
Christmas tips – part two
This week I’m looking at festive table decorations. Specifically, how to make an impact on your guests with something classy, stylish and above all a little bit different. What better way than one of this year’s hottest trends, Scandi? Here at mydeco we love a bit of Scandinavian styling. There’s something about all those sleek... Read more...
Christmas tips – part one
From now until Christmas, I will be bringing you a weekly collection of themed tips around how to dress your home for Christmas. Although I have a box of decorations that come down every year, I always like to add a new spin on my festive style with a new Christmas trend. This week I’m... Read more...
