Apr
2
Vintage Suitcase Pet Beds!!
Filed Under Affordable Interior Design, Recessorize, Vintage | 2 Comments
Well this is a novel idea, you know those old suitcases you have lurking in the back of the wardrobe that you just can’t bring yourself to throw out….well here’s the answer! Vintagerenaissance have come up with these great quirky takes on pet beds and have managed to recycle old materials in the process – genius we say not to mention a great “recessorize” idea.
Images courtesy of vintagerenaissance
Mar
20
More about “recessorizing your home!”
Filed Under Affordable Interior Design, Recessorize, Wall decor, Wallpaper | 2 Comments
“Recessorize” is our very own term for re-decorating and accessorizing your home during these recessionary times in which we find ourselves. We say enough with the doom and gloom, it’s time to make ourselves feel better and the best way to do that is to surround yourself with beautiful things that you love and that instantly lift your mood. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune (even if you’re lucky enough to have one!) to achieve an updated look. The key is to use items that you already have and mix and match them with some new ones or to make some small changes like wallpapering a wall or re-upholstering an old chair. Eclecticism is the new minimilism, so it’s time to inject some personality into your home!
Wallpaper can add texture, depth and warmth to a space but you needn’t limit it to walls. Wallpaper can also make a great addition to the surface of a coffee table, the front of a chest of drawers or even on a set of stairs, thanks to Shawna from Design in Dublin
Wallstickers and wall decals are also a really inexpensive, super quick and easy way to change the feel of a room and they can usually be removed in case you change your mind or want to take them with you when you move.
Kitchen cupboards can be updated with a lick of paint and some new doorknobs. In fact, adding new doorknobs to any piece of furniture will instantly and inexpensively update it.
Feb
5
Very Pleased to Meet You!
Filed Under Banter, Recessorize | 6 Comments
This is my first blog post so I think that an introduction is probably the most appropriate thing to do. My name is Paula and I am the owner of online Home, Gift & Lifestyle Boutique Mabel & Violet
Now that’s enough about me, what you really need to know is who are Mabel and Violet? Mabel & Violet were my husband’s great aunts, neither of whom ever married and who shared a cottage in the countryside. Mabel worked in Weirs Jewellers for years and was passionate about jewellery, often making her own, while Violet was the homemaker and she would sometimes run up cushions and curtains on her Singer sewing machine. They both seemed like such strong, likeable characters that I thought it only appropriate to name my online store after them!
Now it seems that everyone is blogging these days so why would I want to add yet another one to the already crowded blogosphere and why would anyone be interested in what I have to write? Well I can’t promise anything that will be truly inspiring or have life changing results but if you’re interested in interior design, home decorating, DIY, jewellery or fashion then you might be vaguely interested in at least some of the posts here. Over the next few months I will be dishing out tips on how to “Recessorize your home” ie. accessorize and re-decorate your home in a recession!! Some of these tips will be tried and tested by yours truly as my husband and I “Recessorize” our apartment.
Don’t be surprised too if, occasionally, either Mabel or Violet hijack this blog. As the shop is their namesake they naturally have a vested interested and like to have a say in how things are run around here. You can get in touch with Mabel and Violet on Facebook and we also have a Facebook page if you would like to keep an eye on what we’re up to.
So as a blogging newbie, I’m slightly apprehensive but also excited about what lies ahead and of course comments and feedback are most welcome.
Bye for now.
Paula