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LIFT YOUR LOOK WITH THE MOST TIMELESS GARDEN FURNITURE

What's coming in alfresco style, according to our friends at Wisteria Design.
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HOW TO AVOID THE 5 WORST OUTDOOR-ENTERTAINING MISTAKES

Who's ready to party?
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A BRAND THAT DOES EVERYTHING WELL

The right furniture to give your home character and depth
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A ZARA HOME COLLECTION WITH VINCENT VAN DUYSEN

A refined collection for the masses.
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THE ART OF THE AUSTRALIAN HOME: HOW OUR LIFESTYLE GAINED LUSTRE GLOBALLY

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September 26, 2022

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LIFT YOUR LOOK WITH THE MOST TIMELESS GARDEN FURNITURE

What's coming in alfresco style, according to our friends at Wisteria Design.

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Living Well By Design - Melissa Penfold

September 14, 2022

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PERSONALISE YOUR LINEN WITH THIS CELEBRITY-LOVED LUXURIOUS RANGE

Personalisation has been introduced to the massively successful Carlotta + Gee story.

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August 9, 2022

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A BRAND THAT DOES EVERYTHING WELL

The right furniture to give your home character and depth

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July 4, 2022

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TOP SIX MILAN INTERIOR TRENDS THAT’LL TRANSFORM YOUR HOME IN 2022

Standouts from the largest global design event, celebrating its 60th year.

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June 7, 2022

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FAVOURITE PAINTS: HAPPINESS-INDUCING COLOURS

Which hue is right for you?

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July 20, 2022

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DRUM ROLL: LAWSONS X ISABELLA WALKER-SMITH’S FRENCH AUCTION IS HERE

Bet you can’t pick just one. We sure can’t.

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May 16, 2022

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WHAT YOUR DINNER PARTY SAYS ABOUT YOU

Are you creative? Are you selfish?

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May 9, 2022

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STATUS DECOR: HOW TO AVOID THESE TASTELESS TRENDS

Fads that give us the heebie-jeebies.

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January 4, 2022

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THE TOP INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2022

What's trending and ending. The consensus.

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Entertaining this weekend? Hosting house guests? O

Entertaining this weekend? Hosting house guests? One of the party don’ts and event wreckers people make most often is ill-timed sprinklers and not considering the elements. Make sure your invitation doesn’t omit crucial information. Is the party on rain or shine? Can guests expect drinks and canapés or a 10-course dinner? Spell it out. Oh and there’s nothing worse than being seated in a spot where you’re cut off from all but one or two people or having to shuffle in and out of a long bench. Instead limit benches to two seaters. Bring chairs from inside out, to put in unexpected corners so guests can move about. Exploit your landscape and set up tables in pretty nooks, under trees. Don’t make the mistake of putting the charcuterie out too soon - cheese starts to sweat and dips can melt in the heat. Neither look appetising and will get the meal off on the wrong foot. Don’t miss our guide to outdoor entertaining Do’s and Dont’s on the website at www.melissapenfold.com now. Link in bio for Effortless party ideas! MX #weekend #entertainment #brunch #lunch #fruit #flowers #outdoorliving #outdoors #vines #country #countrylife #countryliving #countrystyle #houseandgarden #partyideas

Hosting an alfresco celebration? We love parties o

Hosting an alfresco celebration? We love parties outside but they present more opportunities for mistakes than indoor gatherings. One of the biggest gaffes is elemental - failing to consider evening cool offs that leave guests freezing; Or providing enough shade during daytime events. You also need to create just the right illumination that creates a welcoming atmosphere. Neither a glaring floodlight or wan string of Edison bulbs. Beware generic outdoor decor (Madison jar glasses are passe; so too are mini chalkboard menus with exaggerated calligraphy). If you’re ready to party - don’t miss the full report: How To Avoid The Worst Outdoor-Entertaining Mistakes on the website at www.melissapenfold.com now. Link in bio. Repost @meetmyproject #entertainment #party #outdoors #parties #lighting #tabledecor #tablesetting #tablescape

You may not make it to Mallorca or California this

You may not make it to Mallorca or California this year but you can still capture that sunny vibe at home by lining your patio with pots filled with drought-tolerant herbs, olive trees and opting for neutral backdrops. We’ve noticed a surge of interest in planters and containers with patina. You won’t go wrong with materials such as terracotta or “live” metals that react with the elements. Oh and If you’re in search of great garden furniture - don’t miss our report on lifting your outdoors with the most timeless designs around at www.melissapenfold.com now. Check what’s trending alfresco at Link in bio. MX Repost from one of our faves @mallorcahideaway #design #patiodesign #garden #outdoorliving #outdoorlife #houseandgarden #islandlife #terrace #landscaoe #pots #planters #plants #homedesign #landscaping

Magical window: Rooms with a view of nature are th

Magical window: Rooms with a view of nature are the original palliative. There’s something about connecting with the natural world that makes the daily minutiae dissolve. Repost @theslowtraveler #view #nature #window #design #interiors

It’s easy to identify lovely houses and gardens

It’s easy to identify lovely houses and gardens when you see them but what are the details that truly bring them to life? People often draft designers for the purpose of transforming spaces, inside and out, into extraordinary experiences but as reported recently, with the aid of a few basic design principles it’s possible to do it all on your own. Our book ‘Living Well By Deaign’ @vendomepress shows you’re far happier when your home feels “relaxed”, mirrors you and nourishes the soul. The chapter that focuses on our country house, pictured, reveals the importance of embracing a home’s setting and location. One of the spaces that matters most are private gardens - where you can screen out the world beyond, using vines, plants and trees. Find out how to wake up your home - and add some style to spaces, using what you have . It’s something anyone can achieve. Grab your copy today. ORDER NOW AT AMAZON. Link in bio. MX @vendomepress; Orinciple photographer: @abbie_melle #design #garden #outdoorliving #outdoors #houseandgarden #homedesign #homedecor #countrylife #countryliving #country #vines #countrystyle #vines #blossom #clematis #tablesetting #tabledecor #roses #weekend #book #books

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Entertaining this weekend? Hosting house guests? O

Entertaining this weekend? Hosting house guests? One of the party don’ts and event wreckers people make most often is ill-timed sprinklers and not considering the elements. Make sure your invitation doesn’t omit crucial information. Is the party on rain or shine? Can guests expect drinks and canapés or a 10-course dinner? Spell it out. Oh and there’s nothing worse than being seated in a spot where you’re cut off from all but one or two people or having to shuffle in and out of a long bench. Instead limit benches to two seaters. Bring chairs from inside out, to put in unexpected corners so guests can move about. Exploit your landscape and set up tables in pretty nooks, under trees. Don’t make the mistake of putting the charcuterie out too soon - cheese starts to sweat and dips can melt in the heat. Neither look appetising and will get the meal off on the wrong foot. Don’t miss our guide to outdoor entertaining Do’s and Dont’s on the website at www.melissapenfold.com now. Link in bio for Effortless party ideas! MX #weekend #entertainment #brunch #lunch #fruit #flowers #outdoorliving #outdoors #vines #country #countrylife #countryliving #countrystyle #houseandgarden #partyideas

Hosting an alfresco celebration? We love parties o

Hosting an alfresco celebration? We love parties outside but they present more opportunities for mistakes than indoor gatherings. One of the biggest gaffes is elemental - failing to consider evening cool offs that leave guests freezing; Or providing enough shade during daytime events. You also need to create just the right illumination that creates a welcoming atmosphere. Neither a glaring floodlight or wan string of Edison bulbs. Beware generic outdoor decor (Madison jar glasses are passe; so too are mini chalkboard menus with exaggerated calligraphy). If you’re ready to party - don’t miss the full report: How To Avoid The Worst Outdoor-Entertaining Mistakes on the website at www.melissapenfold.com now. Link in bio. Repost @meetmyproject #entertainment #party #outdoors #parties #lighting #tabledecor #tablesetting #tablescape

You may not make it to Mallorca or California this

You may not make it to Mallorca or California this year but you can still capture that sunny vibe at home by lining your patio with pots filled with drought-tolerant herbs, olive trees and opting for neutral backdrops. We’ve noticed a surge of interest in planters and containers with patina. You won’t go wrong with materials such as terracotta or “live” metals that react with the elements. Oh and If you’re in search of great garden furniture - don’t miss our report on lifting your outdoors with the most timeless designs around at www.melissapenfold.com now. Check what’s trending alfresco at Link in bio. MX Repost from one of our faves @mallorcahideaway #design #patiodesign #garden #outdoorliving #outdoorlife #houseandgarden #islandlife #terrace #landscaoe #pots #planters #plants #homedesign #landscaping

Magical window: Rooms with a view of nature are th

Magical window: Rooms with a view of nature are the original palliative. There’s something about connecting with the natural world that makes the daily minutiae dissolve. Repost @theslowtraveler #view #nature #window #design #interiors

It’s easy to identify lovely houses and gardens

It’s easy to identify lovely houses and gardens when you see them but what are the details that truly bring them to life? People often draft designers for the purpose of transforming spaces, inside and out, into extraordinary experiences but as reported recently, with the aid of a few basic design principles it’s possible to do it all on your own. Our book ‘Living Well By Deaign’ @vendomepress shows you’re far happier when your home feels “relaxed”, mirrors you and nourishes the soul. The chapter that focuses on our country house, pictured, reveals the importance of embracing a home’s setting and location. One of the spaces that matters most are private gardens - where you can screen out the world beyond, using vines, plants and trees. Find out how to wake up your home - and add some style to spaces, using what you have . It’s something anyone can achieve. Grab your copy today. ORDER NOW AT AMAZON. Link in bio. MX @vendomepress; Orinciple photographer: @abbie_melle #design #garden #outdoorliving #outdoors #houseandgarden #homedesign #homedecor #countrylife #countryliving #country #vines #countrystyle #vines #blossom #clematis #tablesetting #tabledecor #roses #weekend #book #books

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