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Rachel Branson PUBLISHER / EDITOR Once upon a time there was a little boy and a little girl, they grew up into hard working adults, but secretly they were looking for their happily ever after. Inspired by a beautiful fairy tale bed from So To Bed, the Stylista Team went in search of fairytale inspiration. So inspired by all the little gems we uncovered I am planning to turn a little bit of our home into a corner of Neverland!. Enjoy & be inspired.
Victoria Branson FEATURES EDITOR I can’t believe that our summer is drawing to a close already! Enjoying tranquil walks around the gardens of stately homes, the calming sounds of the sea, golden sand between ones toes, ice cream, with fish and chips for tea oh I do love the summer! In this issue I share with you fond memories of a beautiful French bedroom and offer some inspiration for making the most out of your windows. Have a great September everyone.
Zoe Branson-Chant YOUNG STYLISTA FEATURES
ICE HOTEL Courtesy of icehotel.com RHarding PAquilar LMilling icehotel.com
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CONTENTS www.stylistahomes.co.uk
6 ICE HOTEL
12 SLEEPING BEAUTY 18 FAIRY TALES
20 Little Princess
22 Dragons & Knights 24 On Cue in France
32 Wonderful Windows 36 Simple Shutters
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nce upon a time there was a little boy and a little girl, they grew up into hard working adults, but secretly they were looking for their happily ever after. Inspired by a beautiful fairy tale bed from So To Bed, the Stylista Team went in search of fairytale inspiration. Not only did we find some stunning chandeliers from the Contemporary Chandelier Company (page 10), bedding from the Kylie range and accessories from Amara but we also uncovered the perfect fairy tale retreat, in the in the beautiful Dordogne region of France. Bijou Cottage, a beautifully restored, 15th century former-gatehouse boasts modern luxuries throughout whilst retaining fairytale charm and the Ice Hotel for anyone looking for a romantic winter break. And for those little boys and girls who are still yet to grow up we have some beautiful ideas for creating their fairytale kingdom with princesses, dragons, knights in shining armour and thrones for little kings and queens. So inspired by all the little gems we uncovered I am planning to turn a little bit of our home into a corner of Neverland!
TREE OF LIFE The ethereal Tree of Life Four Poster from And So To Bed is now available in a new painted finish. Combining the sinuous lines of twisting vines with a stately, elegant frame, this bed lends an element of ‘enchanted forest fantasy’ to the bedroom. Hand forged in iron, it is a contemporary take on a traditional metal bed frame, making it perfect for every interior scheme. Available in regal black and silver or black and gold colourways, embodying a gothic fairytale glamour a bed for Sleeping Beauty herself. The Tree of Life painted bed costs ¬£1,525 for a 5ft and ¬£1,575 for a 6ft‚ Also available in the original silver patina finish - ¬£1,375 for a 5ft and ¬£1,425 for a 6ft andsotobed.co.uk
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Courtesy of icehotel.com Zamudio_Photobigben
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HOTEL As soon as winter begins, a team of snow builders, architects, designers and artists from all over the world gather in the little town of Jukkasjärvi far north of the Arctic Circle. Under the direction of the ICEHOTEL Art & Design Group, they create each year’s version of ICEHOTEL...
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Courtesy of icehotel.com Petkovic Sijakovic Milling
Courtesy of icehotel.com Hesselgren Bondesson Milling
Courtesy of icehotel.com Eker
The building process starts in mid-November when the snow guns start humming and large clouds of snow start to drift along the Torne River. The snow is sprayed on huge steel forms and allowed to freeze. After a couple of days, the forms are removed, leaving a maze of free-standing corridors of snow. In the corridors, dividing walls are built in order to create rooms and suites. Ice blocks, harvested at springtime from Torne River, are now being transported into the hotel where selected artists from all over the world start creating the art and design of the persihable material. Some of them are experienced ice artists, some of them have never experienced temperature below sub zero. Experienced or not, each year they create new and unique art and design at ICEHOTEL. To be able to create ICEHOTEL and ensuring its construction; provide support to the artists and setting the lights, the construction is done in several phases. As one section is completed, it opens to visitors and overnight guests, while the other sections are still under construction
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Courtesy of icehotel.com, Chandelier Photobigben
roth Stromqvist Photobigben
If you are on location during the building phase you can gain a closer insight into the unique requirements that apply when building and creating art and architecture in snow and ice. As they build ICEHOTEL under the open sky, using the natural materials of the winter season, their time plan and building progress depends on Mother Nature and therefore they ask guests to make allowances for any deviations from the plan. When the hotel is completed, a hectic time begins. Thousands of guests will sleep in rooms made of ice and snow, over a hundred couples will share wedding vows in the Ice church and many cold drinks will be enjoyed in ABSOLUT ICEBAR. Until spring arrives and the sun starts to unthaw the walls of snow and we finally close the hotel and let it slowly return to its origin, Torne River icehotel.com
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THE SEA FORM CHANDELIER. (left) This version was the first test piece produced for a client to test how clear glass would react under a direct high performance LED light source. They experimented with both hollow ( blown ) and solid forms and with clear and cut surfaces. contemporarychandeliercompany.co.uk
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(right) Specialists in bespoke LED lighting, fusing state-of-the-art LED technology with hand-sculpted glass, acrylics and metals. These spectacular ‚Ice chandeliers are made from handformed crystal with Mica inclusions. Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that we trap inside the solid glass form, sculpting them ourselves from the furnace; a design singular to Blowzone. Available in cool white, warm white, red, blue, amber or green or Full colour-change. These can be created to any length and in any colour combination. contemporarychandeliercompany.co.uk
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SAFIA Make a bold statement in your bedroom with Safia bed linen. Panels of glistening metallic silver sequins create a sense of drama against the dark sumptuous black satin. Add the black satin quilted throw, embellished with beautiful metallic silver sequins for a further touch of luxury. Complete the look with a gorgeous selection of cushions: Cluster, adorned with a cluster of tiny metallic beads, Tassel, with elegant beaded trim and Safia, heavily embellished with sparkling metallic sequins. Kylie’s ‘At Home’ collection is available as quilt covers in single, double, king and super king sizes with either square or housewife pillowcases and a selection of throws and cushions.
ICELANDIC SHEEPSKIN RUGS Icelandic Sheepskins are rare breeds from iceland, completely natural and un-dyed retaining their orginal markings and colour. The wool is long and “shaggy” in appearance.They are available in various sizes and colours bringing style to a home. Each rug is of premium quality being carefully processed to preserve their natural beauty, they are then carefully sewn together to create the various sizes in different configurations, bringing outdoor natural beauty to a home. As with all our products the sheepskin rugs are a sustainable and Eco-Friendly product stylistaboutique.co.uk
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All Images Š Unique Home Stays www.uniquehomestays.com +44 (0) 1637 881942)
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omantic and cosy, this enchanting luxury cottage is set over three floors and bursting with a unique mix of original features and contemporary comforts. Perfectly romantic, Bijou Cottage exudes a charming style all its own. For history-lovers, there are several nearby routes which retrace the footsteps of famous medieval noble dynasties like the Ventadours and Turennes, and even the legendary King Richard the Lionheart. Beautifully restored, this 15th century former-gatehouse boasts modern luxuries throughout whilst retaining fairytale charm. This chic romantic cottage overlooks an ornamental lake which is fed by the bubbling waters of the Menoire river. Exquisitely finished with antique furniture, romantic interiordesigns and the most luxurious linens, making an idyllic escape for honeymooners or couples looking for an authentic slice of French country life
Romantic and cosy, this enchanting luxury cottage is set over three floors and bursting with a unique mix of original features and contemporary comforts. From the imposing oak beams and the Inglenook fireplace, to the statement Manuel Canovas wallpaper and Colefax and Fowler fabrics, it exudes a charming style all its own. A romantic hideaway cottage complimented by luxurious touches with a sprinkling of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ quirkiness.
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Two beautiful bedrooms, each en-suite. The master suite, which is spread across the second floor, features an arched timber roof and a grand four-poster bed with fairytale white curtains. The second bedroom, also exquisitely decorated, is located on the first floor. The master bedroom’s en suite bathroom boasts a rain shower, while the atmospheric first floor bathroom features a doubleended bath tub. Relax with a glass of wine while listening to the babbling river outside, before wrapping up in fluffy towels and bathrobes. Retire to the first-floor snug where you can wile away the hours watching a film or immersed in a good book. Alternatively, pour a glass of wine and bask in the late evening sun on the deck overlooking the river.
Bijou Cottage comes complete with a private garden - a perfect suntrap! Dine al fresco on the wooden decking overlooking the lake or head off into the countryside where you’ll find many châteaux, fortresses, churches and villages that typify the rich past of this part of the Dordogne valley. Nestled in the estate of a 15th century château, this fairytale cottage is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful Dordogne region. For more information on Bijou Cottage and other similar accommodation contact Unique Home Stays uniquehomestays.com All Images © Unique Home Stays www. uniquehomestays.com +44 (0) 1637 881942)
Z Z TEA PARTY Butterfly cup/saucer £29. mateus.se
NEVERLAND
Inspired by fairytales, papercutting, silhouettes and stories, intricate patterns make up these amazing screen printed quirky wallpaper designs. Perfect for a feature wall in an adult domain, choose from, ‘Neverland’ or ‘House and Country’ designs. Roll width 68cm, roll length 10 metres £65.00 theuniqueboutiquecompany.com
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TAJ Wood & Scherer Doolittle birdcage lampshade £142 amara.co.uk
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DL&Co forbidden fruit pomme rose candle £30 amara.co.uk
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Jan Constantine deck of cards cushion £82, queen of hearts cushion £117.50 amara.co.uk
PINK FAIRY BEDDING Exclusive luxury children’s furniture and accessory company, Little Lucy Willow, has a beautiful range of fairy-inspired bedding and accessories to bring a touch of magic to little girls’ bedrooms. This beautiful pink fairy bedding duvet set for a single bed is embroidered with pretty pink fairies. Made from crisp, clean white 100% cotton and is machine washable at 40 degrees. Pink Fairy Bedding Single DuvetSet £47 135 x 225 cm littlelucywillow.co.uk
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PRINCESS FAIRYLAND from The Winchester Tile Company featuring beautiful decorative wall tiles winchestertiles.com
CRADLE from Lloyd Loom of Spalding. lloydloom.com
MERMAID BY KOTO Stunning fairy tale wall art in blue tones by renowned Japanese artist Koto. Ideal to create a magical theme in girls’ rooms or playrooms from £75 rockmywall.co.uk
LITTLE CHAIRS The Limited Edition Diamond Jubilee Crown chair, and Orb chairs are Little Chairs’ signature Tissington armchairs, upholstered in a regal Heather fabric and hand appliqued by Louise Housley of Housley & Co, an ex-fashion designer from the Peak district. One shows a beautiful gunmetal crown, and one a stunning jewelled Orb. These chairs are perfect for the little Prince or Princess in the family. The Jubilee chairs each costs £617 (£545 + £72 fabric). little-chairs.com
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WONDERLAND A collection of six rugs which work beautifully in children’s bedrooms or with pieces of iconic furniture. 100% Poly Acrylic, available in two sizes 120 x 170 cm £150 or 150 x 240 cm £250 from plantationrug.co.uk
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‘ERE BE DRAGONS Hand-designed by Victoria Cramsie and printed in England, ‘Ere be dragons tells of a mystical world where dreams of knights and swordfights come true. Pairing boy’s themes with grown-up style, PaperBoy products will please parents who appreciate beautiful English design. Wallpaper is crafted from FSC-accredited paper and flexo-printed, and fabric is screen-printed on 100% Irish linen for a high-quality finish. paperboywallpaper.co.uk
FANTASY SEA MONSTER Create a fantastic monster theme with this vintage children’s wall art from £75 rockmywall.co.uk
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NICK HORDERN VISITS THE LIVADIA PALACE & THE CHATEAU DU CHAMPS BATAILLE
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he English Billiard Room is almost de riguer in the finest stately homes stretching from Yalta’s Livadia Palace to Normandy’s Chateau du Champs Bataille. Guests can unwind after dinner, testing their acumen, or lack of it, on a carpet of green baize over brandy and cigars. Yet, Livadia Palace’s salon de jeu, panelled in English chestnut, has less convivial associations. It was where Tsar Nicholas and his family spent their last sportif moments before their executions. Later, in 1945, it was the same room where an agreement was signed between Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill that gifted Eastern Europe to the Soviets. In contrast, the chateau’s billiard room was stylish and exuberant, like its owner, Parisian Jacques Garcia. I had arrived on his birthday.
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SOVIET DANUBE STEAMSHIP COMPANY In my ‘Madmen’ days in New York, two men in suits arrived at my BBDO office on Madison Avenue to quiz me on my vacation behind the Iron Curtain. The FBI were interested in my voyage on the Russian steamship, MS Moldavia, cruising down the Danube through 7 countries and transferring to a liner at the Black Sea which took me to Yalta in the Crimea. En route I had stopped off in Budapest. I had a Letter of Introduction from Borden Stevenson, son of Adlai, former US Ambassador to the UN, to call in on America’s envoy, Martin Hillenbrand. I could hear the Archbishop of all Hungary pacing up and down in the room above. Cardinal Mindszenty had been freed by the rebels in 1956 from an underground cell in the Hungarian Secret Police’s (AVO) notorious
Chateau du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, English Billiard Room
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LIVADIA PALACE, YALTA, U.S.S.R At Yalta, I visited Livadia Palace, set in spectacular gardens above thickly wooded slopes that drop to the Black Sea. It has a long façade of white Inkerman stone and a Carrara marble portico.The ground floor has the White Hall, the Tsar’s Grand Reception Study, waiting room, white marbled dining room and English billiard-room. These rooms, cordoned off with ropes, could only be viewed at a distance, and were dull and gloomy.
Chateau Champ Bataille Exterior
60 Andrassy Street. The cleric had spent a dozen years holed up in the US Embassy as a pawn in the Cold War. The U.S. Harper’s Bazaar had given me my first magazine commission, and sensing a scoop on my journalistic debut, I requested an interview with the state fugitive. It was declined. The next day in my well-appointed cabin, I breakfasted on caviar, cream cake and Turkish coffee laced with cognac, before docking at Belgrade.
Having instructed us to don our felt slippers, the officious female Intourist guide ridiculed Churchill as a drunken sot and lauded Stalin, the man who had executed as many Russians as Jews had been through Hitler’s gas chambers. My recollection of Yalta with its shingle beaches, was less of a resort than of a sanatoria, people shuffling through town in pyjamas and white flannelled bathrobes in bright sunlight, seeking the cures. After dining on sturgeon washed down by a fine muscadet from vineyards above the bay, I was invited by Swedish agronomists to a party. I returned to the Russian liner at 3 a.m.. After breakfast, I was accused of espionage by the Captain. Could I explain myself? The charge was dropped when I threatened to include the incident in my article.
Livadia Palace, Yalta
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CHATEAU DU CHAMP BATAIILE, LE NEUBOURG, NORMANDY I enjoyed a relaxed crossing from Portsmouth to Caen on Brittany Ferries, then drove to southern Normandy to visit one of France’s most imposing 17th-century chateaux, completely restored from near ruin by Jacques Garcia, France’s most prominent interior designer and landscape architect. Chateau du Champ de Bataille (Castle on the Field of Battle) was built on the historic site where Normandy gained its independence when William Long Sword defeated Robert the Dane in 968 A.D.. In 1651 Alexandre de Crequi intrigued against the young Louis X1V and was exiled by Mazarin, Regent. Not to be outdone, in 1653, Crequi engaged the maestros who would later create Versailles, Louis Le Vau to build his 50-room chateau, and Andre Le Notre to landscape a 90-acre garden. In 1789, revolutionaries trashed the estate and in WW1, Champ Bataille was a hospital, in WW11 German Army Officer’s Mess. When Garcia, who counts the Sultan of Brunei as one of his clients, bought the property in 1992, the place was a wreck. Only the chateau’s outer shell stood, the garden a wasteland. Today, the Champ Bataille boasts huge apartments whose
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rich baroque decoration is quite breathtaking. The owner, who is an avid collector of furniture and royal art objects scattered to the winds after the French Revolution, has restored the chateau and gardens to its former glory – and added his own embellishments, such as Roman temples and cascading waterfalls. Open-air operas are performed to packed audiences He and I arrived coincidentally at the same time. “I was faced with one of the great masterpieces of French architecture. I just wanted to make it more sublime,” said the man who is a Chevalier in the order of the Legion d’honneur.. During the dinner party for his birthday, he throws caution to the winds, emptying treasures from display cabinets and feasting on gourmet food and drink served on priceless Sevres porcelain and crystal. Mr. Garcia is a man of incomparable verve, style and taste. CONTACT Brittany Ferries (reservations/ information 0871 244 1400) brittanyferries.com Champ Bataille Adults/Children 24/15 Euros Tel: 02 32 34 84 34 chateau@duchampdebataille.com Opening Hours: From EasterOctober daily afternoons, including weekends & public holidays
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Salon d’Hercule. Droit photo Eric Sander
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esigning a magical bedroom in which to rest ones weary head is very simple. Create a very inspiring and tranquil place by using soft gentle colours and white furniture. I once stayed in a beautiful room on a visit to a former employer’s French house situated in the heart of the Dordogne, I absolutely loved the room with apple green walls and white shabby chic French furniture, crisp linen and a bookcase full of wonderful reads, here I show you how to recreate the look.
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Classical White Pot Cupboard Lovely white bedside table finished with a seven stage ageing process and hand carved detailing. Looks great with any of Sweetpea & Willow’s ‘Classical White’ range of furniture. £263 sweetpeaandwillow.com
Classical White Armoire Possibly one of the nicest antique white distressed carved armoires we have seen. Amazing attention to detail with solid rail and removable shelf inside. Heavy and built to last. £1,355 sweetpeaandwillow.com
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Classical White Bella Bed A classic french carved style bed in antique white. The bed shown is kingsize / 5 foot. Beautiful detail to the head and footboard. Looks great with any of our classical white range. £767 sweetpeaandwillow.com
Adorn a classic bed with crisp white linen trimmed with lace and add some coordinating scatter cushions to finish the look. The bed I stayed in also had a much need mosquito net which really added to the romantic feel of the room!
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Classical White Small Mirror
Sweetpea & Willow’s very own lovely small french style carved mirror in antique white. Ideal for all rooms in the house. Hand painted, hand carved, bevelled glass. £200 sweetpeaandwillow.com
Precious Moments Precious Moments Eau de Parfum dazzles with its exquisitely faceted bottle, detachable ring, real diamond powder and glorious scent. 50ml. £20.95 oriflame.co.uk
Lisbeth Dahl Clear Glass Candlestick For the romatic touch add a beautiful glass candlestick like this one from Mollie & Fred £8.99 mollieandfred.co.uk
M Victor Bergere Armchair A Cherry wood armchair finished in Antique Grey. Adorned with hand carvings, this Louis XV armchair has a loose seat and elegant floral motives along its wooden frame and cabriolet legs. oficinainglesa.com
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coordinating taupe floor length, made to measure silk curtains and roman blinds. Pair of Curtains in 32Elegant STYLISTA 100% Silk from ÂŁ1,100 and from ÂŁ460 per blind; visit moghulinteriors.com for more information
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hinking of redecorating a room? You’ve chosen the colour scheme, the flooring, furniture and accessories but what kind of window treatment will you use? Even right back to Neanderthal times when animal hides were used to cover the windows of a cave the key reasons for covering, dressing or treating our windows haven’t changed. Whether for privacy purposes or to keep light and/or heat both in and out there are a number of different options to choose from today but more over with the vast ranges of fabrics, colours, metallic’s, patterns and textures you make your window into a focal feature of the room. Pre 16th Century wooden shutters were the form of window treatments but due to the cold English winters curtains or draperies became popular in the late 1700’s. In the beginning these were of very basic design, just a large piece of heavy cloth attached to a long metal pole by metal rings pierced through at the top of the fabric, resembling the common curtain pole which we know today. However, as time evolved people learned to incorporate the dressing of the window into the whole interior design of a room. Luxurious fabrics like velvet and brocade were favoured by the French and Italians in the early 17th century and during this time the use of net curtains became more frequent. With the English producing net curtains using handcrafted silk imported from Belgium and Ireland while others were made from finely woven cotton and organdy, a stiff transparent fabric. Today we have so many options available to us to create a stunning window design. Whether you choose curtains of which I warn you there are around 20 different designs just in terms of how the curtain is made, for example tab top, eyelet, pencil pleats and so on, then of course you
have to choose the fabric! Or perhaps you’ll choose blinds and again not a straight forward choice from vertical slats, Venetian, Roman and more with their unique way in which they allow light to filter into a room. Personally I love the way sunlight produces a striped reflection on the opposing wall in our hallway when the slats are open on the Venetian blind. You may well choose to use a combination of products to dress the window. The large window in my bedroom occupies about 70% of that wall. The view from it looks across the fields making the window a beautiful seasonal changing picture. I wanted to frame this and not block it out with a net curtain but also needed to retain a certain amount of privacy as it is to the front of the house. The room is very sunny (when the sun is shining of course) which is wonderful and warming, however there are occasions when I need to block out the light. To meet my window criteria I’ve opted for a white black-out roller blind which when drawn immediately plunges the room into darkness, very effective indeed. Whilst it looks great up against the white walls and white wooden floor, when closed it is like a blank canvass. So to add a splash of colour and create a frame for when the blind is opened or closed I’ve used two wine red organza drapes hung from a wrought iron pole which have been hung centrally on either side and loosely knotted halfway down level with the bottom of the window sill, the remaining material reaching the floor. The composition provides my bedroom with adequate privacy and allows in ample light due to the semi-transparent nature of the fabric. It creates a feature of the wall and frames the picturesque view outside. Here are some of the hottest window treatments available, I particularly love the roller blind art on pages 36-7. Enjoy and be inspired!
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or a more solid and stable window covering why not choose wooden shutters. Interior shutters normally are hinged to the window frame and swing inwards. Many are operable louvred shutters whereby allowing the slats to be tilted to alter the privacy and inlet of light into the room. we love the ranges from the California Shutter Company. All wooden shutter products from The California Shutter Company are made from sustainable resources, you can rest assured that you’re getting a quality product and doing your bit for the environment
Walnut Stained (below). Prices start from £160 per square metre californiashuttercompany.co.uk.
Full Height Shutters FSC certified full height Elm wood shutters in cloudy white paint finish with 2.5 inch (64mm) slats and regular front facing pushrods £182 per square metre californiashuttercompany.co.uk
Elm Wood Shutters (right) FSC certified tier on tier Elm wood shutters in a natural stain with 3.5 inch (89mm) slats and hidden open sky rods £181 per sq.m.californiashuttercompany.co.uk
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blind art Make a real feature of your window and turn you window into a work of Art by using a roller blind. You could just have a plain colour one, but with some fantastic designs available you’re bound to find one to suit your scheme, perhaps even it will be the basis on which you colour scheme is built..
DigetexHOME Printed DigetexHOME have 100’s of designs and images which they carefully print onto roller blinds, with ready made roller blinds or made to measure blinds there is something for everyone. (left) Love London Roller Blind- Whitehall 2008 £115 (top left) Superman Comic Roller Blind £119 (main image) Carnaby Roller Blind various sizes available from £119 (bottom left) Academia Roller Blind from £119
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Silver Venetian Blind Silver perforated metal venetian blind with black tapes, made to measure. RRP from £71 for a blind measuring 61cm x 61cm. £71 sunwayblinds.co.uk
Sunway Multi-shade Blind Turquoise Venetian
(right) The Sunway Multishade is priced from £137 for a made to measure blind measuring 60cm x 60cm £137 sunwayblinds.co.uk
Metal venetian blind by Jeff Banks £65 sunwayblinds.co.uk
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enetian blinds are mainly made from wood or aluminium. They create an ambient feel when daylight filters through the slats. Whilst not the most heat preserving of window dressings they provide fantastic privacy by tilting the slats without blocking out the daylight. The downside is they do seem to attract the dust so regular cleaning is a must! I suggest using a soft cloth or duster or invest in a venetian blind cleaner for a speedier clean like this one from Dunelm Mill for £2.50!
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Sage Green Cafe curtains Two Cafe curtains with frilly tops in Moghul Signature Range Sage Green Check Linen Union £144 per curtain. Matching Table Cloth with White Embroidered Bumblebee motif. £129.40 and seat pads with ties £28.52 per seat pad and finish off the look with napkins, £8.34 each. All available, plus fabric by the metre from moghulinteriors.com
Antibes Walnut This woven wood blind creates a very natural look and is less heavy looking than venetian blind. It works in the same way as a Roman blind and looks stunning just hanging at varied lengths, arrange some co-ordinating vases, ornaments or plants and create a delightful feature. £157 sunwayblinds.co.uk
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2 NIGHTS/3 DAYS DISCOVER LONGEVITY PACKAGE in Portugal’s wonderful Algarve Welcome to the incredible Longevity Wellness Resort in Monchique, a place where nature meets comfort. This luxurious, eco-friendly, Algarve resort has a unique and integrated Anti-ageing and health approach. It is the first in the Algarve to inspire you to experience optimal physical, intellectual, social and spiritual balance. The prize includes: 2 nights accommodation in a luxurious and comfortable suite 2 Wellness Buffet Breakfasts at Longevity Cuisine by Oliver 2 Wellness lunches (drinks not included) 20 Euros SPA credit per person per night Access to the Longevity Vitality Plan daily activities
HOW TO ENTER To enter just visit wellbeingholidays.co.uk and answer the following question: Q: How many holiday categories does Wellbeing Holidays currently feature? To find the answer study the website and then sent your name, email and answer to Stylista Algave Competition 2 The Hall, Turners Green Road, Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6TR or enter online at stylistahomes.co.uk
Terms & Conditions: Entrants must be over 18 and from the UK. No cash alternative.The spa credit is not refundable in case of not being totally or partially used during the stay, and is not transferable to other outlet consumptions. Longevity Vitality Plan – Activities are subject to pre-registration and subject to change without prior notice; Guests must be 16 years old or older to participate in Vitality Activities. Rates do not include access to the Longevity Medical SPA facilities, I.e. gym, sauna, Turkish bath, sensation showers and indoor heated pool. To get access to this area guests must be 16 years old or above, and there is a daily fee of 25€ per person. Closing date: 30th October 2012. By entering the competition you are agreeing that the sponsor Wellbeing Holidays may contact you about future offers or competitions.
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