Shop the interior design trend - Spring 2013 - Pastels

A key interior design trend for Spring 2013, pastels are featuring heavily both in high street clothing stores and in the homes of the style conscious.  Emerald Green may be Pantone’s colour of the year but pastels are giving it a run for its money!

We have picked out some of our favourite interior accessories from noahhomeandgifts.com as well as scouring the high street for some great fashion buys.

Fabric bunting remains popular and this pink floral bunting is perfect for Spring.  We think it would look great in a bedroom to add a feminine touch.  Use it to decorate a wall, hang over the window or to decorate a bookshelf.  (Also available in green floral and red floral).

 

This Fair Isle patterned cushion in pale blue fits the bill for both the pastels trend as well as the continuing trend for bold graphic patterns.  Designed and made in Britain from quality fabric.

 

 

Personalised wall hangings make a special gift and can add a unique touch to a pastel colour scheme.  The wording on this wall hanging can be adapted to your choice and you can even choose shades to tie in with your preferred colour scheme!

 

Although not a pastel shade as such, this handcrafted white wooden framed mirror  will compliment and break up your choice of pastel scheme.  We love its distressed appearance.

 

We adore this cute handmade cushion in floral tilly and dotty fabric – available in several shades, great for accessorising and allowing you to include another key trend this season (florals).

 

Last but not least is this heart shaped timber wall clock – again neutral in colour but the distressed white painted finish will add  the perfect finishing touch……

 

 

For pastel clothing and accessories perfect for warmer sunnier days check out the following:

Pink shell top from Karen Millen £99

 

 

Pastel court shoes from Kurt Geiger £79

 

Mandarin metallic stripe jumper from Mango £34.99

 

 Blue ‘damsel in a dress’ jacket from John Lewis, reduced to £122

 

Yellow pastel panel clip top purse from River Island £17

 



Cork wedges from Laura Ashley, £80

 

 

 

Hopefully we have shown something for everyone!  Now all we need is for the sun to shine ....

Nicola
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Any Excuse For A Girl's Night In .......

 

They say that staying in is the new going out.  What with the recession, we are all watching our pennies and a good night out can be costly – there’s the taxi fair, drinks bill and of course food.

So what better excuse do you need to gather your friends for a fun filled girls night in?  No matter what age you are, nothing beats a girly get together.  Strong friendships are good for your health and well being so make sure your partner organises something with the kids if you have any, send him out if you don’t or do whatever you need to do to make sure you have the house to yourself for a few hours.

But what to do?

We have pulled together a few ideas to get your girls night in off to a swinging start …….

Spa night – Everyone loves to be pampered so why not invite along a mobile beauty therapist for an hour or two to treat you and friends to a mini treatment each - perhaps a speedy manicure, mini facial or neck massage?  You could split the cost or if you're on a tight budget you could give each other some treatments.

Must haves – aromatherapy candles to create a relaxing ambiance, lots of soft cushions to help you get comfy, some relaxing music, dim lights and perhaps a glass of wine and chocolates.

 

 

 

Movie Night – Dust off those old faithful chick flicks, serve some popcorn and drinks, put your feet up and voila – a home cinema!  Some of our favourites are Dirty Dancing, Grease,  Thelma & Louise, Beaches, Mama Mia, Pretty Woman, Bridget Jones Diary, Pride & Prejudice – predictable we know but we still love them!!

Must haves – serving dishes for all those nibbles (we love this Fair Trade recycled aluminium bowl) or line these stylish heart shaped baskets with napkins and they are perfect for crisps and popcorn and plenty of comfortable seating.
 

 

 

 

 

Dinner party – 'Come Dine With Me' style – You could all take a turn of playing hostess and have a come dine style competition, scoring each other on hosting and culinary skills.

Must haves – a trendy chalk board to display your menu restaurant style;  a serving bowl for salads or bread; a quirky apron to make sure you look the part; a clock to keep eye on your timings for dinner.

 

 

 

Afternoon tea with cocktails or a cheese and wine evening – Why not have the girls around for afternoon tea with cocktails or prosecco (or perhaps a wine tasting night)?  You can have fun mixing up your own concoctions or cheat and choose from the widely available range of ready mixed cocktails.  Put your baking skills to the test with some fancy cupcakes, scones and tray bakes.

Must haves – a pretty cake stand to do justice to your creations,  wine charms to add a nice touch and ensure your guests keep track of their drinks, a stunning cheese platter to decorate your dining table, cocktail glasses and champagne flutes.

 

 

 

A girly night in with karaoke and dancing – if all else fails you could just invite your friends for drinks and see how it ends up. 

Must haves – karaoke, chirpy tunes on your ipod, dancing shoes and plenty of energy!! 

Last but not least – Enjoy!!! 

Nicola

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