A change in the seasons always makes me want to spruce up my house. I like to add little seasonal touches, but also to shift things around and continue my never-ending mission to declutter our lives. September is such an inspiring time and I’ve been focusing on creating a nurturing sense of warmth and comfort – plus, creating inspiring new work spaces for the whole family.
We’ve bought the boys new desks for their bedrooms, which means that our old crafting table has now become our kitchen table. The space the craft table occupied by the window has become a cosy seating area.
I’ve been dreaming of beautiful scandi-style chairs for a while, and, in a moment of inspiration, I remembered the Poang chair I’d banished to the loft about five years ago. I’m glad I kept it as it fills the space perfectly, and I’d forgotten just how comfortable it was. It used be the nursing chair when the boys were babies, and it’s a bit grubby, so I’ve added a new sheepskin and throws to pretty it up.
We’ve also added a small footstool by Maison du Monde (love their stuff!) which at £35.99 was a fantastically affordable way to get the scandi-look I wanted, on a budget. A new IKEA floor lamp and a side table from Aldi complete the look. It is now everyone’s favourite corner of the house and I’m constantly competing with cats and small boys as to who gets the honour of sitting there.
Another favourite find this month is a trio of retro stoneware pots by Pearson’s of Chesterfield. I guess they’re from the seventies and I love the designs on them. They’re perfect for a baby spider plant or a bunch of autumn blooms. I picked mine up for £1 each from a charity stall, but there are lots on eBay too.
What else have I spotted lately?
I really love the new cosy cushion collection at White Stuff. This is my favourite.
I have also just discovered the wonderful work of Brie Harrison. This dahlia print is particularly lovely.
Have you made any changes to your house this month? Or a favourite find? I’d love to hear about it!
I really enjoy these posts of yours Lizzie. We’ve a new set up.in.the hallway which I’ll probably post about soon.
That side table is a brilliant buy, Lizzie – I’m a recent convert to Aldi so I’ll be checking in there regularly for a rummage! I’ve just collected three blankets for our living room but it’s been too mild to enjoy them! Looking forward to cooler nights soon.