Last year we wen't on a road trip around California, and the surrounding states for our Honeymoon and had some incredible experiences. We mixed the city life of San Fransisco and LA with incredible outdoor destinations such as Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. Every inch of it was so different from the English cities and countrysides and it got me thinking about the interiors of the buildings we passed and what they might be like. While in San Fransisco, we visited the famous

And this time it's serious. Bold colour and large upholstery statements. The best thing about this new look is the neutral backdrop against which it is being used. Fresh white walls, teamed with soft artwork creates an elegant setting for these statement pieces to pack a punch! The below images are a few that I love and hopefully will give you a few ideas on how to be perhaps a little braver. #Velevet #Upholstery #Velvetsofa #Brightcolour #Boldcolour

We might not feel like summer is on it's way yet, but our suppliers certainly do and they are putting on a great show to get us in the mood! One of my favourite suppliers, Garden Trading have a got a beautiful selection of products to inspire those perfect lazy summer evenings, outdoor eating and glorious late night sunsets! Hopefully these images will inspire you too! #Summerliving #BBQ #Outdoorliving #Alfrescodining

So although we should be focussing all our efforts on decorating the nursery ready for our new arrival in July, my 'hormones' told me it was also important to have a sanctuary to relax in in the weeks leading up to the big day (or night). With this in mind, we opted for white. Clean, fresh and simple. As is in my nature I headed straight for pinterest to create a moodboard to inspire our new haven, but in the grand scheme of things, it seemed sensible to pay a visit to the