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THE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: 120 BEAUTIFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERY BUDGET

The best gifts for everyone on your list.
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CHECK YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OFF WITH LAWSONS AMAZING AUCTION

Each piece has a story and tale to tell.
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PLASTER WALLS – A SIGNATURE OF WARM MODERNIST INTERIORS – ARE HAVING A MOMENT

This textural finish is the wall treatment du jour.
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A SHOP THAT DOES EVERYTHING WELL

In partnership with our friends Palmer & Penn.
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OUR BIGGEST LAUNCH EVER: DECORATING’S NEW ERA IS FINALLY HERE

It's easy.
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November 16, 2021

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THE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: 120 BEAUTIFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERY BUDGET

The best gifts for everyone on your list.

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Living Well By Design - Melissa Penfold

October 26, 2021

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OUR BIGGEST LAUNCH EVER: DECORATING’S NEW ERA IS FINALLY HERE

It's easy.

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November 2, 2021

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A SHOP THAT DOES EVERYTHING WELL

In partnership with our friends Palmer & Penn.

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November 8, 2021

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CHECK YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OFF WITH LAWSONS AMAZING AUCTION

Each piece has a story and tale to tell.

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October 13, 2021

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THE NEW COMFORT: WHAT DOES “HOME” MEAN IN 2021?

The interior mood right now is anything but sterile.

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October 6, 2021

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EXPLORING THE HOME OF TOMORROW: TOP 10 DESIGN TRENDS

These are the new realities.

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October 20, 2021

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THE RETURN TO DINNER PARTIES: A SENSIBLE, LOW-STRESS GUIDE

Entertaining made easy.

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September 29, 2021

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WHAT HOME IMPROVEMENTS WILL ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

Not every project will give a return.

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September 22, 2021

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THE NEW NORMAL: 11 DESIGN DIRECTIONS THAT WILL STICK AROUND

Where we've been, where we're going and where we are now!

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For most people, home is the heart of life. So man

For most people, home is the heart of life. So many people overdo everything, it’s about simplifying what you own. Even if you don’t have a charming Italian villa such as @tenutadimurlo In Umbria, find things that make you happy and you are more likely to live a stress-free life, which is perhaps the greatest luxury in our increasingly chaotic times. #design #houseandgarden #pool #swimmingpool #landscape #backyard #weekend #garden #countrylife #country #nature #outdoors #countryside #rustic #countryliving #landscapelovers

No matter what your design preference, your first

No matter what your design preference, your first thought should be whether your concept is appropriate to the setting. The aim is for all all elements to complement one another, from materials to colours, textures, and patterns, harmoniously. The idea is for home and garden to be united as one such as @provencepoiriers, pictured, that features in our new book, Living Well By Design, @vendomepress. Wherever you live - find out how you can make it look like your home has been there forever, even if it’s new. Layering the garden with references from the house and visa versa. Our book will help you make sense of design, and celebrate the art of living. If you know what you want but don’t know where to start. You NEED this book. Read it. Absorb the pages. There are four simple chapters that break down the decorating fundamentals as well as a chapter: From A House To A Home, proving good taste doesn’t cost anything extra, it’s as easy and affordable to get things right as it is to get them wrong. You don’t need a fortune or square footage to create the beautiful home you and your loved ones deserve. You’re just a click away from a totally different life. ORDER NOW AT AMAZON. Link in Bio. Publisher @vendomepress. Photo @jamiebeck.co #design #provence #vines #houseandgarden #landscape #patio #landscapedesign #terrace #architecture #plants #trees #guesthouse #interiordesign

There can be no underestimating the importance of

There can be no underestimating the importance of a home’s relationship to its place and its vistas are its greatest asset. The heady, full-on experience of a home is to be had only when you maximise its interaction with its setting. Even if you don’t have a beautiful Tuscan idyll like @reschio pictured, and no matter how small your pad, keeping a sense of place in mind will imbue your dwelling with a coherence that unites all the elements, so they work together as a whole. What makes your home a happy one? It’s being satisfied with views to the outside of nature and greenery that’s important plus feeling relaxed. It’s not just the light, it’s the view to the outside that counts. For more on creating a happy home, get our new book LIVING WELL BY DESIGN @vendomepress out this month, ORDER NOW AT AMAZON. Link in bio. A better life awaits! #design #pool #livingwellbydesign #melissapenfold #landscape #swimming #landscapedesign #greenery #countrylife #countrystyle #countryliving #weekendvibes #book #read #bookstagram #books #style

Tis the season for gathering with friends and fami

Tis the season for gathering with friends and family to celebrate - and start thinking about putting on truly festive Christmas displays this year. Creating a joyful and uplifting space such as @philippacraddock stunning design, pictured, that stimulates warmth, tactility and togetherness with greenery, candlelight, fairy lights and garlands is what we all need in 2021. Head to the blog to sign up for our special holiday email alerts - starting December - with guides To All Things Christmas; Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas; and Christmas for Beginners at www.melissapenfold.,com You might also like our Gift Guide with 120 of our favourite things to make life better - especially curated with the designer-lover in mind! Online now.MX #design #lighting #candles #christmas #tablesetting #candle #tabledecor #entertaining #holiday #home #holidayfun #greenery #holidaydecor #holidays #imteriors #christmastree

The holiday season this year will inspire feelings

The holiday season this year will inspire feelings of hope and happiness more than ever after 2020’s watered-down version. Any reason to find more joy in life is a good idea. For the 2021 Gift Guide, we’re sharing 120 of our favourite things that can make life better. We’ve included things we have bought (or received), used and really love. Some are practical, some are beautiful, some are whimsical, but they all help us live well every day. From house-warming gifts for the host to entertaining essentials and design-forward homebodies - we’re sharing our favourite ideas that always work their magic - whoever you’re shopping for. Plus top tips for gift-giving. For example, if you want your gift to impress? Try something heavy. And you won’t go wrong if you opt for one sure thing. The more gifts you select, the more likely you’ll pick some duds. If you can find one great thing, don’t be afraid to give it to several folk on your list. Don’t miss The Christmas Gift Guide: Beautiful Gift Ideas For Every Budget at www.melissapenfold.com this week. MX Pic 1: @seanandersondesign via @beckiowens; pic 2 @juleglede #holiday #giftideas #gifts #gift #giftbox #christmas #christmastree #present #buy #holidays #design #interiordesign #home #homedecoration

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For most people, home is the heart of life. So man

For most people, home is the heart of life. So many people overdo everything, it’s about simplifying what you own. Even if you don’t have a charming Italian villa such as @tenutadimurlo In Umbria, find things that make you happy and you are more likely to live a stress-free life, which is perhaps the greatest luxury in our increasingly chaotic times. #design #houseandgarden #pool #swimmingpool #landscape #backyard #weekend #garden #countrylife #country #nature #outdoors #countryside #rustic #countryliving #landscapelovers

No matter what your design preference, your first

No matter what your design preference, your first thought should be whether your concept is appropriate to the setting. The aim is for all all elements to complement one another, from materials to colours, textures, and patterns, harmoniously. The idea is for home and garden to be united as one such as @provencepoiriers, pictured, that features in our new book, Living Well By Design, @vendomepress. Wherever you live - find out how you can make it look like your home has been there forever, even if it’s new. Layering the garden with references from the house and visa versa. Our book will help you make sense of design, and celebrate the art of living. If you know what you want but don’t know where to start. You NEED this book. Read it. Absorb the pages. There are four simple chapters that break down the decorating fundamentals as well as a chapter: From A House To A Home, proving good taste doesn’t cost anything extra, it’s as easy and affordable to get things right as it is to get them wrong. You don’t need a fortune or square footage to create the beautiful home you and your loved ones deserve. You’re just a click away from a totally different life. ORDER NOW AT AMAZON. Link in Bio. Publisher @vendomepress. Photo @jamiebeck.co #design #provence #vines #houseandgarden #landscape #patio #landscapedesign #terrace #architecture #plants #trees #guesthouse #interiordesign

There can be no underestimating the importance of

There can be no underestimating the importance of a home’s relationship to its place and its vistas are its greatest asset. The heady, full-on experience of a home is to be had only when you maximise its interaction with its setting. Even if you don’t have a beautiful Tuscan idyll like @reschio pictured, and no matter how small your pad, keeping a sense of place in mind will imbue your dwelling with a coherence that unites all the elements, so they work together as a whole. What makes your home a happy one? It’s being satisfied with views to the outside of nature and greenery that’s important plus feeling relaxed. It’s not just the light, it’s the view to the outside that counts. For more on creating a happy home, get our new book LIVING WELL BY DESIGN @vendomepress out this month, ORDER NOW AT AMAZON. Link in bio. A better life awaits! #design #pool #livingwellbydesign #melissapenfold #landscape #swimming #landscapedesign #greenery #countrylife #countrystyle #countryliving #weekendvibes #book #read #bookstagram #books #style

Tis the season for gathering with friends and fami

Tis the season for gathering with friends and family to celebrate - and start thinking about putting on truly festive Christmas displays this year. Creating a joyful and uplifting space such as @philippacraddock stunning design, pictured, that stimulates warmth, tactility and togetherness with greenery, candlelight, fairy lights and garlands is what we all need in 2021. Head to the blog to sign up for our special holiday email alerts - starting December - with guides To All Things Christmas; Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas; and Christmas for Beginners at www.melissapenfold.,com You might also like our Gift Guide with 120 of our favourite things to make life better - especially curated with the designer-lover in mind! Online now.MX #design #lighting #candles #christmas #tablesetting #candle #tabledecor #entertaining #holiday #home #holidayfun #greenery #holidaydecor #holidays #imteriors #christmastree

The holiday season this year will inspire feelings

The holiday season this year will inspire feelings of hope and happiness more than ever after 2020’s watered-down version. Any reason to find more joy in life is a good idea. For the 2021 Gift Guide, we’re sharing 120 of our favourite things that can make life better. We’ve included things we have bought (or received), used and really love. Some are practical, some are beautiful, some are whimsical, but they all help us live well every day. From house-warming gifts for the host to entertaining essentials and design-forward homebodies - we’re sharing our favourite ideas that always work their magic - whoever you’re shopping for. Plus top tips for gift-giving. For example, if you want your gift to impress? Try something heavy. And you won’t go wrong if you opt for one sure thing. The more gifts you select, the more likely you’ll pick some duds. If you can find one great thing, don’t be afraid to give it to several folk on your list. Don’t miss The Christmas Gift Guide: Beautiful Gift Ideas For Every Budget at www.melissapenfold.com this week. MX Pic 1: @seanandersondesign via @beckiowens; pic 2 @juleglede #holiday #giftideas #gifts #gift #giftbox #christmas #christmastree #present #buy #holidays #design #interiordesign #home #homedecoration

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