Now then… Audenza were delighted to be asked to attend the launch of a new interiors events company a couple of weeks ago in Leeds, and boy what a bash it was! No House Rules is the brainchild of two Instagrammers – Katie, known as Peach @comedowntothewoods and Amy AKA Rocks @thisstyle_rocks, who share a passion for Interiors and wanted to create a business together organising events for interiors obsessives up north.

The event was held at the Peach Palace (Katie’s home), with a feast of delicious food provided by @forisoutsidecatering, ice cream to follow by @northernbloc and copious quantities of gin cocktails by @SlingsbySocial, to wash it all down.  What more could you want?  Well, there was a fabulous raffle, with prizes from top interiors companies (ourselves included, of course).

We also had great fun organising a shelfie styling competition on the night.  So we took along with us a range of our fab accessories products and attendees could then style a shelf in The Peach Palace for a chance to a £50 gift voucher for Audenza.  It was so interesting for us to see how everyone styled our products and the different combinations/fabulous vignettes they came up.  The star of the show was the Heart Led Light on Stand, which was a fave with everyone.  After much debate we picked @1fiveone, as the winner, with her gorgeous shelfie below.

Hotly contested for the winning spot also was this beautifully styled vignette by @mesmerize_garden

So, for all you instagrammers and interiors obsessives up north, give @nohouserules a follow on Instagram and get yourself to the next rocking shindig for a fabulous and fun networking event.

WIN a Round Marble & Brass Drinks Trolley Worth £355!

To be in with a chance of winning a Round Brass and Marble Drinks Trolley, all you need to do is place an order via our online shop, between now and 12pm Wednesday 22^nd Nov and you will be automatically entered.*  Simples!

Jacqui x

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*Ts&Cs: Order must be placed via our website between 6pm Friday 17.11.17 and 12pm Wednesday 22.11.17 to be entered.  Open to mainland UK entrants only. Only one prize per person and only one winner.  No cash alternative offered.  Winner will be picked at random and notified within 7 days of competition closing.  Full Ts&Cs apply.

All you have to do, is sign up to both of our newsletters and your name’s in the hat!  So, what are you waiting for?

ENTER HERE: Audenza X The Dressing Room.

Here’s a little taster of some of their summer pieces – how amazing is the tassel dress?!  I don’t know about you, but my wardrobe is getting a serious pompom and tassel update this season… basically, I’d like to be adorned in either pompoms or tassels, at all times.  So I know where I’ll be going for my summer update.

Pompoms aside though, The Dressing Room has so many amazing pieces, including jewellery and watches, so do check them out and good luck in the competition!

ENTER HERE: Audenza X The Dressing Room.

Have a lovely, sunny week.

Hollie x

First, I’d just like bore you for a few minutes to tell you what the awards means to us.  In 2014 lil’ old Audenza were nominated for the inaugural IBAs; now a nomination might not seem a lot, since we only had to be nominated once, but to even think that one person out there thought our blog was worthy of a nomination, well, that felt pretty good.  So for the following weeks’ we badgered everyone we knew to vote for us and low and behold we made the shortlist.  Wow!

We attended a swanky ceremony, met some lovely people and that was as far as we got that year.  So 2015 rolled around and it was time to do it all over again.  But this time we were up against some seriously big guns… I’m talking multi million pound business, big guns.  But THEN, they called OUR name.  Audenza… Winner!! I let out an audible ‘shriek’, which I felt horrendously embarrassed about afterwards, but hey, that’s what a few glasses of prosecco and one hell of a shock will do to you.  We were all a little bit teary whilst accepting the award on stage, which may seem a little over the top, but it was genuinely emotional for us.  This is not a part time endeavor for us, this is our life.  Our 70-90 hour a week life, so any sort of recognition that people like what we’re doing really means a lot to us.

The lovely Natalia from British Style UK nominated us this year and needless to say, we would love to be through to the shortlist again.  If we make the shortlist, it’s then up to the judges to decide the winners and whilst I don’t think we’d be lucky enough to win twice, it’d be pretty amazing to be in with a chance.  So once again, we are asking YOU, our lovely readers, customers and friends to vote for us.  We’re also running a competition as a bit of a thank you for taking the time to vote and we’re giving away our ever popular gold kitchen utensils – a FULL SET no less, worth £156!

HOW TO ENTER

1. Like the competition post on Facebook or re-Tweet this on Twitter.

2. Simply vote for us here: http://bit.ly/votemiafleur

3. Share your vote on FB or Twitter (make sure to tag us, so we know you’ve entered). OR forward the confirmation email to info@audenza.com.

Simples!

P.S. if you have already voted for us and we have seen confirmation, we have already entered you!

BONUS PRIZE! We will also be giving away a surprise extra prize to the person who enters the most!  You can only vote once per email address though – but if you have more than 1 email address, or willing family/ friends with another email, then get voting!

Thank you all so so much in advance.  Do have a good look at the other blogs nominated in the awards, there’s so many incredible blogs full of delicious interior inspiration.

Big love

Hollie x

T’s & C’s

Open to UK entrants only.  Ends 9^th September 2016 17:00.  Set includes x1 Gold Serving Spoon, x1 Gold Ladle, x1 Gold Spatula, x1 set of 3 Gold Sieves, x1 Gold Cheese Grater, x1 Gold Whisk.  Please see individual product pages for specific information on each item.  Only one prize per person.  Only one overall winner and one bonus prize winner will be selected.  Overall winner will be picked at random after 09.09.2016, bonus prize will be awarded to the person who enters the most.  No cash alternative offered.  Entrants must provide confirmation of voting to validate their entry.

Eleven homes from around the world are showcased with ideas on how to bring elements of the look to your own interior, even if you actually live in a semi in the Midlands but have dreams of a Tuscan retreat, or aspire to urban loft living, there is always a way to bring that dream into your own home by capturing the essential something that speaks to you. The photos are inspiration enough but the text helps to pull together the essence for you to recreate. I’m not sure what is says about me but the two pages I’ve chosen to photograph come from the Hollywood Chic chapter!

I love everything about this library in the Hollywood Hills from the dark grey walls to the ochre leather sofa and the brass drinks trolley – the epitome of comfy glamour, and perfect for our grey climate.

The terrace from the same Hollywood house cannot be recreated in its entirety in good old wet England obviously but the idea of an enclosed terrace with large potted plants and comfy seating can and is something we can all take elements from to bring a bit of sunshine to our own back yards.

So, how do you get your hands on a free copy I hear you ask?  Simple…

1. Follow us on instagram: @audenzahome
2.  Regram this image
3. For an extra entry, tag a friend in the comments section on the above Instagram post

That’s it, good luck!

The book only launched a couple of days ago, but maybe you were seriously quick off the mark and have already received yours?  If so, we’d love to hear what you think… which is your favourite house?

Jacqui x

Dream Decor: Styling A Cool, Creative and Comfortable Home, Wherever You Live by Will Taylor, published by Jacqui Small

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Photography: Amelia Brooks/ Styling: Jacqui & Amelia Brooks

Competition T’s and C’s

Ends 23:59 28.05.16.  Open to UK entrants only.  Only one prize per person and only one winner.  Winner will be picked at random after this date.  No cash alternative offered.

This year, the competition is seriously tough though, there’s some very big companies and brands in our category and we need all the help we can get to have a hope of getting shortlisted.  This, of course is where you guys come in!  Amara are running a very special competition as well for anyone who votes….

So, obviously we’d love for you to vote for us just ’cause you love our blog (!), but the fact that a holiday on the Amalfi Coast is also up for grabs makes it pretty tempting, no?  And to make the deal even sweeter, we’re also offering a £50 voucher.

So, here’s how to be in with a chance to win an exclusive holiday for 2 on the Amalfi Coast:

• Vote in the blog awards for your favourite blog- our voting page is here 😉
• Click here for full prize details and T’s & C’s.  (Closes 23:59 18.09.15)

PLUS!!  We’re giving away an extra £50 voucher to spend at Audenza to one lucky voter.  Once you have voted for Audenza, simply share your vote on Twitter and tag @audenzahome to enter.  (Anyone who has already shared will automatically be entered).

That’s it!  Every share and vote counts… thank you, thank you, thank yooouu.

Jacqui, Hollie & Amelia xx

Photo credits: Amelia Brooks/ Styling: Jacqui & Amelia Brooks

Audenza £50 Voucher T’s & C’s:

Open to UK entrants only. Only one prize per person. Only one winner. Closes 23:59 18.09.15. Winner will be picked at random after this date.