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Monday Inspiration: Beautiful Spaces

Emerald green Chinoiserie wallpaper by de Gournay with floral sofa, textured rug and glass coffee table.
Starting with a glorious riot of wallpaper this week. De Gournay handpainted papers are so pretty and this bright green can't fail to lift the spirits. This was chosen by Matthew Williamson for his flagship London store (although I confess I don't know if it's still there as that was several years ago).  I could
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Monday Inspiration: That unexpected colour burst

Kate Watson-Smyth looks at ways of introducing pops of colours to a scheme. A favourite piece of artwork is made a focal point with a wide painted border in this dining room. #popofcolour #diningroom #madaboutthehouse
Now I'm well aware that most of the internet has gone Christmas-mad already. Well, there'll be none of that in this corner. Firstly, there's clearly enough of it everywhere else and, secondly, not everyone likes or celebrates this time of year and I feel there should be respite. Also, and this is maybe not everyone,
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