Notes from the Nest

Where we like to chat about lots of our favourite things British. . . furniture, design, interiors, quirky and cool things. . . you get the idea!

  1. Making the Most of Your Garden Space

    Making the Most of Your Garden Space

    We live in a house with a pretty small garden. Indeed, Surrey gardens seem to be an extension of London gardens – […]
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  2. Fresh Ways to Decorate Your Mantel

    Fresh Ways to Decorate Your Mantel

    Here in Great Britannia (ahem) we love a good old fireplace. Unfortunately, like the one in our house, most of them only […]
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  3. Built to Last

    Built to Last

    British furniture has long been known for its ability to age gracefully. Impeccable design, enormous attention to detail, and exceptional quality of […]
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  4. No Christmas without Chutney

    No Christmas without Chutney

    I could hardly imagine my Christmas day without the obligatory British cheese board making an appearance in the afternoon. Accompanying the cheddars, […]
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  5. British Kitchen Design Traditions

    British Kitchen Design Traditions

    A couple of months ago we decided to redecorate our kitchen – a project still very early in the planning stages (judging […]
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  6. A Vintage Zest for Your Sofa

    A Vintage Zest for Your Sofa

    Is there anything more relaxing than sinking into your cosy sofa and cuddling up with a scatter of soft cushions? We all […]
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  7. 30 Top Interior Design Bloggers on Working with Brands

    30 Top Interior Design Bloggers on Working with Brands

    We recently decided that we would like to develop relationships with bloggers and journalists in the interior design and home furnishings industry […]
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  8. A Home for Your Books

    A Home for Your Books

    For the last couple of weeks I’ve been really conscious of where I constantly find books in our house. I have two […]
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  9. Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium

    Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium

    Did you know that even 5 minutes of stroking a pet could reduce stress levels significantly? But what if you’re unable to […]
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  10. Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium

    Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium

    Did you know that even 5 minutes of stroking a pet could reduce stress levels significantly? But what if you’re unable to […]
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