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January 2014

Home is where the heart is
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Home is where the heart is

by Janet January 28, 2014January 28, 2014
written by Janet

1330599505662--1A few years ago I was invited to a dark neglected cottage in West Sussex that had just been bought by a lovely couple I’d met while writing a feature about their previous home.

Although the exterior of the property was very attractive, inside it was a completely different matter. This was an unloved house, in dire need of a total renovation and heaps of TLC.

Well, I’m absolutely thrilled to discover that thanks to the owners’ vision, energy and enthusiasm, the cottage dating from 1511 – yep, 1511 – has been modernised perfectly and is now simply enchanting.

No stone has been left unturned and attention to detail blasts out loud and clear from, for instance, the pretty lampshade made by the owner to match the Roman blind in this striking Adam’s Eden fabric from Lewis & Wood, to a pair of beautifully framed photographs taken by a talented friend.

Personality oozes from every nook and cranny of this lovingly restored home which, once again, has a heart that’s beating loud and clear. The cottage is a true delight and I can’t wait to hear the full story about the owners’ amazing journey.

If you’re renovating or building a home and would love it to be featured in a magazine too then drop a line to mail@janetmcmeekin.co.uk. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks very much to everyone who has taken the time to pop over to my Facebook and Twitter pages. Have a good day! 🙂

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Bold and bright start to 2014
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Bold and bright start to 2014

by Janet January 13, 2014January 13, 2014
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Wow…what a fantastic start to the year. Almost half way through January and my feet have hardly touched the ground – just inundated with beautiful homes of all shapes, styles and sizes, plus owners keen to have their properties featured in various magazines.

Today I’m finishing an article about innovative homeowner Emma King’s stunning Victorian terrace in Southampton, Hampshire. Plucky Emma decided to go for it, painting her living room in Farrow & Ball’s bold and bright Oval Room Blue. It looks fab teamed alongside gorgeous home accessories from Emerald Nest and Outpost – stores that are definitely worth checking out. I’ll be writing more about both soon…

Hope your 2014 is shaping up to be a great one!

Photograph, courtesy of Farrow & Ball showing Oval Room Blue

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