You’re welcome! We LOVE your gorgeous home x

100% agree with this. The most important thing is to do what makes you happy! x

I find it interesting that some people push the boundaries so much with their home, but not their clothes, or vice versa. Which just goes to show it’s often about confidence. Not always easy to find, but you’re right, it’s definitely a learning curve!

Exactly, it’s all about confidence really! It’s not easy to find that though, but I think it really helps to have parents who encourage you to be different.

Just realised I didn’t come back to you on this! I totally agree that it can be very hard to be ‘different’ when we’re bombarded with the same visual inspiration on social media everyday. Add to that, that design comes naturally to some, and not to others. Budget is of course a big factor, however not everything has to be bought new. Some of my favourite, most characterful pieces are from charity shops.

Many are perfectly happy designing in their comfort zone, and that’s absolutely OKAY. This post is really for those who want to be original and want to try something different, but haven’t quite got the confidence to do it. It’s more about letting people know that it’s OK to be different, if that’s what they want to be.

Thank you, Susan!

It is very difficult to be original (thinking of new ways to style a product that everyone else has in their home). It can also be very expensive to be original (buying products that no one else has).

So, in my view, it’s also OK to be ‘boring’. Not everyone is as imaginative as your interior stylist next door. A lot of people are happy to find something that pleases their eye without overthinking it.

Now, let’s talk about those new velvet chairs of yours!!