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M&S PlatesI Recommend… The Updated Classic Crockery Design

When I was working on photo shoots alongside food stylists and photographers there were many behind-the-scenes tricks I learnt: one of the most important being – what colour/style plates with which food? The big no-no is dark blue plates with meat of any kind, as it makes it look cold and unappetising. Luckily, my favourite colour way crockery – black and white – looks good with everything, so I’m loving these gorgeous little Etched Peony gems from M&S. Prices start from £5 for a side plate.

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Ostrich, from £183
Cosmos the Silver Poodle Side Table, £165
Rock and Roll Trash, from £99
Passion Pink Full Length Mirror, £395
Defaced Duchess, from £183

I Adore… The Fab Five Buys from The French Bedroom Company

Grand, glam, baroque, quirky or kitsch – that’s what I love about the products from The French Bedroom Company. Although it mainly focuses on stuff for the bedroom, I could fill every room in my house with their items. As an interiors obsessive, I think there should always be statement pieces and conversation-starters to add some fun to one’s decor scheme. These favourite five do the job perfectly.

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Laura Ashley Hunterhill Dark Linen Patterned WallpaperI Rate… The Trend for Wallpaper in the Kitchen

I’ve always gone the paint and tile route in the kitchen, but viewing the latest offerings at the Autumn/Winter 2014 press shows a few weeks ago, I was surprised to see so many wallpapers being showcased dans le cuisine. One of my faves, being a major fan of the unsurpassable Dachshund, was this rather country-cool Hunterhill number from Laura Ashley – certainly makes waiting for the kettle to boil a bit more fun! £39.90 per roll.

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FIRED EARTH VCARMELORS1I Love… The New Vintage-Style Tiles

I’ve fallen in love with these Valletta tiles in Carmelo, from Fired Earth. They’ve got that wonderful vintage feel about them with the added bonus of Mediterranean colours. Great in a dining room, large hallway or open plan space – and fabulous with the decor in this beautiful photo (adore the picture gallery) or with a more contemporary-designed home. Handmade encaustic tiles, 20 x 20cm, £8.99 each or £224.70 per sq/m.

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Vanessa_Arbuthnott_2014_17_ERI Recommend… The Chic Bathroom Update

Mix together a beautiful soft grey palette with a delicate, modern/retro pattern and a hard-wearing finish – and you end up with this rather divine wallpaper from Vanessa Arbuthnott, which is just perfect for bathrooms, both period and contemporary. It’s called Up The Garden Path – just imagine how many hours you can while away, glass of fizz in hand, following the pattern around the room, as the water grows chillier and chillier!

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WALL MURAL SURFACEVIEW Dandy Spoons Roomset Table Mural crop ANG0018I Love… The Kitsch and Fun Wall Art

I’ve just been writing a feature about all the new wall looks and trends for every room in the home, and I really can’t believe how much amazing stuff is out there. I need at least 50 rooms to try out each one! A sneak preview of my feature includes the Dandy Spoons with Butterfly Bow Ties wall mural from Surface View.