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As a home interior stylist and content creator, I never really thought much about the fashion side of things... but I do get asked questions about what I'm wearing occasionally and I do know some things about fashion (even if it doesn't seem that way sometimes when I'm donning the painting clothes!) as I spent nearly a decade working for some of the most famous fashion brands in the world... So here is my little fashion corner with my most asked questions and over time I'll update this page with some other inspiration. Tap the images to go to the products Red Carpet Event I've had a lot of love for the outfits that I tried on for the LTK Gala at the Natural History Museum. I never get this dressed up in fancy outfits so it was a mission to find colours and shapes and styles to suit me... so many people seemed to really like them so here's the video I shared and you can tap here for the list of products or the image above.

I’ll keep this introductory paragraph short and sweet as I can easily ramble on about all of the things that I have learned about why it’s so important to use eco-friendly products over chemicals as much as possible. So instead, I’ll just share some of my favourite cleaning and home products that are better for the environment and for you.  All of the information surrounding their product testing and their reasons why their products are better for the environment and your health can all be found on their respective websites.  What I want to share is my favourites that I have tried and tested so you know what products actually work to keep your house clean and your sheets bright white.  Dip After seeing lots of information about how fabric softeners and gel capsules are extremely bad for the environment and our water system, I realised that I needed to switch. It also came at a time when my doctor told me that I have extremely high levels of toxins in my body, the levels of a person who has welded metal in a factory for years… and my doctor believed it’s (partly) because of drinking unfiltered tap water. Hearing the same information from multiple sources about how our water supply can become contaminated for lots of different reasons, I wanted to make the switch (and bought a water filter) I have used Dip laundry sheets since the start of 2024, now in October, we have become regular customers - you can set up a subscription as well.  They’re easy to use, just keep the small slimline box in a little drawer (no more bulky capsule boxes!) and tear off a sheet and throw in with your laundry. Done!  I have tried other brands, but didn’t get on well with them and rather than say who they were (I don’t like leaving bad reviews, only positive) I’m just going to state that Dip is the best one I’ve found.  They also have fabric softener sheets, but I haven’t used them yet.  Raindrop Moving on to how annoying it is to waste so much plastic (and plastic can only be recycled a few times before it loses its molecular integrity) on liquid soap pumps (the pumps are not recyclable as far as I’m aware!) I have been wanting to find an alternative for a long time.  It’s easy to use and refills are tiny and easy to slot away in a drawer. You just fill the glass pump bottle with warm water, and drop a refill tablet in and leave it for 30 minutes until the foam is ready for pumping! I have a discount for 5% off here Soap Bars - Any! Marketing teams have done an amazing job at making us feel like we must lather up our whole body in suds in order to be clean. For years I struggled with backne… if you don’t know what that is then you’re very lucky. Then the second I switched to a bar of soap to be more eco-friendly, my skin cleared up. I realised that I had been stripping the natural oils in my skin by lathering up with shower gel and drying out my skin, causing breakouts. So I will never buy a bottle of shower gel ever again.   Purdy & Figg This is an all in one product, which I use in most of my house, apart from the bathroom as I have found other eco friendly products for the bathroom, which I’ll share in the next section. That’s bit to say you can’t use it in the bathroom. This product is designed to be used on nearly all surfaces so it does save space in your home and it leaves a beautiful scent. It’s easy to use and refills are small and easy too. You fill the glass spray bottle with water and pour in a whole tiny bottle of your chosen essential oil, of which there are many. Tap here for 10% off Colt & Willow This is an eco-friendly brand that I personally use for cleaning my bathroom. They have different products designed for scrubbing your toilet as well as a cream cleanser, which is something that I’ve always loved to use in the bathroom. I’d love for this to become a reference place for people to share their tips and advice so feel free to leave comments below the article or by all means message me on any of my social platforms or email.

THE DETAILS We have covered THE PLANNING in Part One . As with every project, the success lies in the planning, from drawing up sketches to help visualise the end goal, measuring up to ensure everything will fit or can be cut to size and selecting the right paint colours and decorative mouldings or details to complete the project. Apart from anything else, you will want to add up the costs of all of the materials, tools (rental or purchasing) and even consider the time you think that it might take to complete, which is always more time than you think! Every detail is important, so here’s the list of all the products that I used for this Ikea hack, which I tried to make as simple as possible to save time and avoid anything too tricky! The Drawers Ikea Malm - 6 Drawer TAP HERE for link £149 160cm x 78cm x 43cm We decided that we didn’t want the traditional cupboard for our built-in as we’ve always found cupboards actually make it more difficult to reach the items that you need. Drawers on the other hand, make accessing your items easier and make organising your items easier. Obviously it will depend on what sort of items you’re planning on storing. Larger items will probably need cupboards but smaller items can be organised in drawers. As I work in interior design, I have a lot of samples to tidy away, as well as craft items and props for my content creation and my toddler has a few toy drawers too… so these drawers work well for the needs of our family. These drawers are not suitable for anything too heavy, however, so we avoid any crockery or serveware… that’s more suitable for the shelves! The most asked question about the drawers (other than, where they're from) is "why not get the white drawers?" In short, if you're priming and painting, then it doesn't matter! Tip: "Ikea prices can differ by colour, and if you're priming and painting anyway, then it doesn't matter what colour you buy - so make it the cheapest!" The Shelves Ikea Lack Shelves TAP HERE for the link £13-£17 Prices differ by colour! The shelves come in 2 different lengths. Small: 30cm x 26cm Large: 110cm x 26cm I decided on floating shelves for ease but also security. The way that you secure them to the wall, means that each shelf supports itself and doesn't rely on anything else for support. So then we boxed them in to fill the gaps between the wall and the edge of the unit. The trim is secured to the wall and ceiling separately. Tongue and Groove You can get tongue and groove panelling in individual panels, or large MDF sheets with the detailing added. Depending on your project, and the size of the panels, you might have to go for individual panels rather than the large MDF sheets. Large sheets are often wide but not very tall because most people use them for panelling the lower section of a wall, for instance in a downstairs toilet, which is probably where you’ve seen tongue and groove panelling the most. But luckily, I managed to find some large sheets so I will link them here for you. When I was designing the built-in, I was concerned that a big block of furniture and painted wood would just end up looking a bit flat. So I wanted to add a bit of interest. At first I considered wallpaper, which is a good option, but I decided against it because I thought it might be a bit too busy and a bit too overbearing especially when combined with such a large built-in. So I opted for tongue and groove panelling, which you can buy in large sheets so I didn’t have to worry about getting individual panels. I added a bit of interest and created some deaths and texture to the built-in. Primer Zinsser BIN If you watch any DIY video on any social media platform, you will see the comments sections flooded with unsolicited advice that this is the best primer - AND IT IS!!! This is the only time when the 'you did it wrong' crew actually have it right. Paint Colours The Walls: White 03 Lick Matt Emulsion Unit: Green 12 Lick Eggshell Before you start any project, make sure that you're using the correct type of paint. For furniture, eggshell works well and for walls, matt is a great option. Some brands like Farrow and Ball offer a wider range of paints as well as colours, so make sure that you look into them before purchase. This was the biggest DIY project that we have ever completed and it is definitely not a job for 1 person - even the ikea malm instructions say that you need 3 people just to assemble the flat pack furniture! Between the 2 of us, we were able to complete the project with a few mishaps, which I will write up in another blog post soon. Don't worry, there weren't too many problems! As much as this was a very difficult job, and we are unlikely to attempt something like this again, we absolutely love the end product and we're so proud of ourselves for 1, designing something so beautiful, and 2, for actually creating it.

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About Me I work as a Home Interiors Content Creator and Stylist helping you to style your home, making it your haven by combining style and functionality. ​ With a lifetime of exposure to all things home interiors (my mother owned her own decorating company) and honing in on my business acumen within the creative fashion industry as a merchandiser and gaining experience in marketing along the way, I've taken the plunge to set up my own business. ​ I have been lucky enough to work with some of the world's biggest brands and following multiple viral videos on Instagram, TikTok & Pinterest I now work directly with these social medial platforms on their creator programs. ​ Follow me for more on Instagram, TikTok & Pinterest where I share our journey as we renovate our rural countryside home on a budget sharing DIY tips, renovations, styling inspiration and lifestyle content. Collaborations I work with carefully selected brands who not only suit my home aesthetic but who also share a similar ethos to my own. ​ My services range from social media posts showcasing room makeovers, DIY projects, item styling & lifestyle imagery to photo shoots & videography for use by brands on their own marketing platforms. ​ Here are some examples of my most recent collaborations including multiple viral videos, with some reaching 10 million and 6 million views Hello Fresh TikTok 3 Month Partnership George Home Stacey Solomon Range Hillarys Blinds 6 Month Partnership Firetree Chocolate Smile Kitchens 6 Month Partnership Amazon 6 month Collaboration Very & Silent Night Wallpaper It 140k views

Press Article Links Since becoming a content creator I have been lucky enough to be featured in a series of features at various outlets including presenting at Grand Designs Live in London. Best Blog Runner Up Ufurnish Home Awards Your Home Magazine May 2024 The Sun Published October 2023 The Sun Published May 2023 Ufurnish.com Published December 2022 Metro Published 9th May 2021 Daily Mail Published 7th May 2021 Bloom & Wild October 2022 The Sun Published 23rd April 2021 Yahoo! News Published 7th May 2021