Those before and after shots of interior styling make it look so easy doesn't it? Well, I can't give you the magic bullet to make your room look like something straight off The Block but I can give you my number one secret styling tip that I use in every interior.
Posted on June 28, 2018
Jocelyn Ridgway
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Rugs. They are a significant investment that you live with everyday, and ever so obvious if you get it wrong! So how do you choose the right one for you? There a few factors to think about before you start shopping.
Posted on June 28, 2018
Jocelyn Ridgway
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Lets talk about wall hugging. Recently I was at friends house for dinner and she has been lamenting to me since she moved into this new place that she couldn't wait for it look finished. She needed this and that, and new chairs etc and then she'd be happy. It occurred to me suddenly then that she is a wall hugger!
Posted on June 11, 2018
Jocelyn Ridgway
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Artwork. They are the earrings of the home! Today I'm going to share with you some tips and tricks of the trade for creating dynamic and eye catching arrangements to really enhance they style of your home. Whether they are originals, prints, kids drawings, they can all be hung to look great.
Posted on May 21, 2018
Jocelyn Ridgway
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The Milan furniture fair has called it. It's all about velvet this season. If you are thinking about your parents old ugly velvet sofa from the 1970's forget it, we are talking modern pieces with high quality fabrics in fabulous colours.
Posted on May 10, 2018
Jocelyn Ridgway
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Don't get me wrong, I like neutrals. There is nothing I love more than a all white modern crisp interior. I personally think though that Australia has lost its colour mojo. We say we like colour yet, I think most homes are built with resale in mind and the beige decorating rears its ugly head. If you are going to omit the colour and stick with neutrals, lets look at black and white!
Posted on May 01, 2018
Jocelyn Ridgway
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As most of you will know, last August I made the big leap and sold my homewares and concept store Green Grass Home & Body and Park Bench Espresso Bar after 15 years!
Posted on December 21, 2017
Jocelyn Ridgway
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Let's talk navy walls. For years the norm has been to paint your home in neutrals, for fear of 'getting it wrong'. Don't get me wrong I love white, it's fresh and clean and feels light and happy. But in saying that, the fashion of dark walls in navy and black really appeal to me! I love the dramatic look and teamed with a vivid white or timber they are stunning, inside or out.
Posted on March 30, 2017
Jocelyn Ridgway
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Are you the outdoorsy type, you know, do you like to drink wine outdoors?! With spring well underway and summer just around the corner it's time to have a look at our outdoor spaces where we spend most of our time. What should we be looking at?
Posted on September 21, 2016
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