INTERIORS: NURSERY INSPIRATION

HI! Hello there.

What a fabulous time away we have had! It was so bloody lovely to get away for a few days and enjoy the glorious sunshine and some family time away from the city (let me know if you would like to see a post on travelling with a baby).

I am back and back with some exciting news - WE ARE FINALLY MOVING!!  *lots of interiors posts alert. 
I can't express how excited I am as we have outgrown our current 2 bed terrace - believe it or not but babies require A LOT of things and space.
Renting can be hard but we have discussed our options and have decided that we are not ready to step onto the property ladder just yet and would like to explore Manchester before we commit to settling in one area.

Anyway, the house move has inspired me to share some nursery inspiration as I cannot wait to finally have a finished space for Hendrix. Although he has his own room in the current property, it was never finished and I have to admit I gave up in the end as I knew we would be looking to move in the summer. H's nursery will be one of my priority rooms and I honestly cannot wait to get started on it.

For a long while I was really into very minimal decor and found myself looking at very grey, white and calm nursery spaces however, Hendrix is now 6 months old and enjoys exploring different colours and textures so I want his space to be full of both. It also gives me the perfect opportunity to go out of my comfort zone, explore different textures and just have fun decorating!

That't it, let's get onto the inspiration.

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I love this book shelves idea, you can get them from IKEA at a very affordable price. This solution makes it easy to switch them up and acts as decor. You could also use the picture ledges for prints and bits and bobs to add character. 

photo source - TANYESHA (in love with the entire blog)

I know that not everyone will be a fan but I personally love the stuffed animal head decor pieces as they are a fun way to add character to a room especially in a rented property. 

photo source: J'aurais Pu M'appeler Marcel

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Renting is restricting as there is only so much that you can do to a property depending on your landlord. Painting furniture in bold colours is a great option to add depth and colour to a room. 

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I love the simplicity of this circular shelf, I will be doing a DIY on this in the upcoming months for a fraction of the price so look out for the post guys! Also, bunting is a great way to add fun to a room and I guarantee that your baby will love it. 

I could make this post super long as I tend to get carried away when it comes to interiors especially for children. 

I hope you have enjoyed the post and hopefully I have managed to leave you feeling inspired. I will be sharing some DIY projects in the upcoming weeks so please make sure you check back.

Thank you for reading.

Love, A x

MANCHESTER GUIDE: THE BLEND BY CHIVAS REGAL

Today I wanted to finally introduce you to what I hope will become a successful series of a mini Manchester Guide; it is something I've wanted to put together for a while now. Since moving to Manchester, I have fallen in love with the city more than ever; it has so much to offer so I thought I would share some of my picks so that this guide can become your go-to, should you ever visit the city.

So, the first gem that I would like to introduce you to is The Loft - home to a luxury whisky school. The blend was brought to Manchester by a luxury whisky brand Chivas Regal following a series of pop-ups around London. I hadn't heard of the Loft before and nervously booked the experience as a birthday surprise and I must admit I was pretty impressed!!





What to expect? The room looks like a classroom filled with rows of desks, where you get to learn all about the history and origins of single and malt whiskies. The art of blending costs just £15 and includes a complimentary Chivas cocktail (it is all about the Colony) which is pretty damn good. If that wasn't enough, you also get to take home your very own blended whisky.

I have to be honest and admit that I have never had much of an interest in whisky or the whisky world however, I found the experience informative and rather entertaining. The one hour session started off with a talk by a Chivas expert followed by guided tasting and a lesson on craftsmanship of master blending.

The blending - you are given five bottles of whiskies with flavours ranging from floral, citrus, fruity, creamy and smokey which can all go into your final blend in whatever proportions you like. Before playing around with measures and creating your unique blend you get the chance to sample each one while the expert explains the different flavour profiles and character notes.

















Lastly, I have to mention the amazing space and talk a little interiors. The Loft has a very industrial vibe and is filled with many 'on trend' pieces. I am a huge fan of the neutral colour palette, the choice of flooring and the gold accents. My favourite must be the scaffolding board shelving which although seems to make an appearance in every other entertaining space makes a great focal point. I also adore the retro gold shelving system. The use of furniture is very clever as it divides the entire space into multiple areas each serving their purpose. When can I move in?

Regardless of your existing knowledge of whisky, I would highly recommend The Blend at only £15 per person it is worth every penny.

And there we have gem number one; hope you've enjoyed.

A x

AFTERNOON CHAT: CHRISTMAS INTERIOR

A baby post from mE today; you know how much I love interior design, so you can probably imagine that I could not wait to share my latests inspiration. 
December is a very exciting time of year and christmas decorations can change your space dramatically and instantly bring in comfort and tranquillity to your home that may not be as present during other seasons. With the festive season approaching I thoughT I would share some wonderful christmas decor images to inspire others on how to decorate your homes.

PHOTO: West Elm 

PHOTO: TheMerryThought

PHOTO: Lark and Linen

PHOTO: LocalMilkBlog 

I am currently working on improving the blog so please expect more posts very soon. For more inspiration head over to my Pinterest profile and browse through the Christmas board. 

Love,

A x