Tuesday 6 September 2011

Coming soon to Strawberry House Interiors!

Coming Soon...

With Summer over and Christmas creeping up fast we have some lovely new goodies
coming into the shop this autumn!

Beautiful pottery and textiles from Pip Studio

About the Designer...
To some she is Anke, others call her Catharina but everyone knows her as PiP.
A nickname she was given from an early age, PiP is the product designer and created of PiP Studio, the brand.
Based in the Netherlands PiP's inspiration comes from designing products that she could never
find but always wanted.


Greengate
Also coming soon, beautiful items from Greengate Copenhagen.



Autumn Winter Collection from Powder Scarves
The new Autumn Winter collection from Powder Scarves will be available in the shop from September.





These uniquely designed scarves come in a variety of fabulous colours, and make
fantastic gifts, perfect with Christmas on the way! Prices start from£12.50

There are many more items in store, so don't be shy, pop in and have a browse!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Thursday 14 July 2011

{DIY} How to make a fabric flower corsage

Today we'll be showing you how to make a pretty, super easy flower corsage, which is a great way to accessorise lamp shades, cushions, curtain tie backs or anywhere you like!

Use whatever fabrics you like to match your theme - i'm using pretty floral Cath Kidston fabric.

You will need...
Some pretty fabric
An iron
Fabric scissors
Needle & thread
A glass or jar for drawing around
A pencil
A pretty button

How to make...

1. Using your glass or jar, draw and cut out 5 petal shapes. Iron out any creases to ensure that they're nice and flat!

2. Press your petal shapes - first in half, and then in half again...


3. Start a running stitch along the curved edge of your petal...



4. Sew all of the petals together in a long chain..


5. Pull the stitching together for a ruched effect...


















6. Sew the two end petals together, attach a pretty button to the centre and....


















...you're done!

If you like you could also attach a back along with safety pin or sew it directly to your favourite lampshades or cushions!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Monday 11 July 2011

An interview with Interior stylist, Selina Lake!

We are very pleased to share with you an interview with fantastic interior stylist, Selina Lake, who is bestselling author of two wonderful books - Romantic Style and Bazaar Style.
























♥ Who are you?

Selina Lake
, Interior/ Lifestyle Stylist & Author

♥ What do you love most about what you do?
I work with amazing inspiring people, I
get to travel, visit gorgeous homes and be my creative self!

♥ What inspires you?
Colour / Vintage finds / Blogs / Crafts / Florals / Love / Images


♥ What is your favourite piece of furniture or decorative item, and what’s the story behind it?
My vintage china collection! I love buying second-hand pretty floral patterned plates & Teacups and Saucers. I have loads already but everywhere I go I always end up souring antique, charity or junk shops for more items to add to my collection. I bought some amazing gold pattered ones a few weeks ago while on a work trip in Norway. I'm getting married soon and planning to use some of my found pieces at our Wedding Reception!!




















♥ What trends do you love at the moment? Do you have any tips on how our readers can create this look in their home?

I'm currently working on my 3rd book which is due to be released in Spring 2012, Homespun Style, so i'm loving the whole made by hand trend at the moment. There are so many crafters who sell their handmade homeware goods on Esty, Folksy & DaWanda, Homespun Style is all about decorating and furnishing homes with homemade items, recycled furniture and crafted details. It looks at craft style with a modern twist, I've used bold, cheerful colours and decorative details such as, Embroidered tablecloths, retro kitchenware, chunky knit, trims, ribbons, pom-pom embellishment and plenty of
homegrown flowers.

♥ And finally… anything else you’re itching to tell us?
Did I mention, I'm getting married???? I'm very busy at the moment planning and arranging all the details for my Big Day. I've been keeping a Wedding Ideas Moodboard on Pinterest ...
click here for the link!

























Thank you Selina! We love your gorgeous wedding moodboard and cannot wait to see your new book!

If you want to know more about Selina you can check out her website or visit her blog for fabulous interior inspiration.

Selina also has a new Etsy Shop, Selina Lake Living, check it out for some gorgeous handmade items, such as these lovely cushions...



















We hope that you've enjoyed and been inspired by this blog post as much as we have!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Tuesday 5 July 2011

Thank You Teacher! End of term gift guide...

It's coming to the end of the Summer term, so it's time to say 'Thank you' to all of the wonderful teachers, and what better way to say it than with a beautiful gift.

We've put together this gift guide for you, with all items priced from £5.50 to £11.50, so you can treat your favourite teacher to an item that she will love at an affordable price - much better than a boring apple!









































1. Beautiful orchid in glass vase - price tbc
2. Terracotta herb planter (why not help your little one to plant some herbs in it too!) - £10.50
3. Rustic condiment basket - £10.50
4. 'Charming' scented room diffuser in a beautiful glass bottle - £9.50
5. 'Rose' scented candle in a beautiful presentation box - £8.50
6. 'Fresh linen' scented room diffuser set - £9.50
7. Rustic wall planter - £9.50
8. Adorable cherub photo frame - £6.50
9. Pretty trinket jar - £5.50
10. Gorgeous floral arrangement in a pretty glass jar - £10.50
11. Scented wax candle in jar - £11.50
12. Ceramic dove soap dish - £6.50

All items are available in the shop - why not pop in for a browse!

Male teacher?
Why not treat him to a selection of interesting ales from your local shop presented in one of our lovely summer wicker baskets - Click here for more info.

See you soon!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Wednesday 29 June 2011

Strawberry House ♥s Pastel Colours - pretty vintage inspiration!

























We love love love pretty, soft and feminine pastel colours.

Mix creams and whites with lovely pale pink, peach, blue and green for a vintage look that is so pretty and incredibly easy to create!

Our hand painted range is the perfect starting point for this look - the chest of drawers looks stunning in any room, and can be accessorised any way you like - why not create a pretty floral arrangement from our large selection of silk flowers (not only are they beautiful but they are a perfect solution for hay fever sufferers!) or decorate with a gorgeous vintage style plate or jug.

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Tuesday 7 June 2011

How to make a DIY fabric heart
















You will need...


Heart template (see below)
Pretty fabric (i'm using a red floral bird print Cath Kidston fabric)
Ribbon
Fabric scissors
Normal scissors
Pins
Needle and thread
Ribbon
A button
























Instructions...

1 - Print out the heart template. You can make it as big or as small as you like! Cut it out, as shown below:





















2. Cut out two fabric hearts, leaving a small seam allowance, and pin the two sides together, facing each other...





















3. Sew the two sides together, leaving a small gap..





















4. Stuff your heart with lavender, pot pourri or cotton wool sprinkled with your favourite essential oil, and sew up the gap.

6. Place the ribbon onto the top of the heart in a loop, and pin into place.





















7. Sew the loop into position, and cover the ends with a pretty button, and you're finished!

























Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Wednesday 1 June 2011

Strawberry House Needs You!























We're looking for beautiful, inspirational homes to include on the blog in a new monthly feature, which showcases stunning REAL homes, created by YOU!

Send an email to strawberryhouseinteriors@live.co.uk with some information about your interior style, and we'll consider whether to feature you on the blog. You can then send us pictures and we'll ask you some fun interview style questions.

We especially love homemade crafty items, fantastic vintage finds and anything unique and interesting!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Tuesday 31 May 2011

Pretty Wildflowers!
























Summer is on its way and our fields and gardens are full of beautiful wildflowers - buttercups, daisies, pretty pink and white clover flowers, cow parsley, grass and much more.

Put them together in a pretty vase, glass, jar or jug to create a pretty shabby chic arrangement that is absolutely free! A clean jam jar with a ribbon tied around it as a cheap and effective way to display your flowers.

If your garden is lacking in wildflowers, you can even buy packets of mixed wildflower seeds to create a natural selection of wild flowers, which can be purchased from meadow mania or wildflower.org.uk They are also a great way to encourage bees, butterflies and other wildlife to visit your garden!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Wednesday 4 May 2011

The perfect wedding gift...

With wedding season now upon us, and the beautiful royal wedding last week, we thought we'd recommend some fabulous gifts to present to the happy couple.

Forget toasters and other boring presents and choose a unique item for their home that they will treasure for years to come.

Here at Strawberry House we have a lovely selection of items from stunning mirrors such as this gorgeous white french style mirror.












Pretty silk flowers make a wonderful gift, especially when presented in a beautiful vase. We love these beautiful pink silk Cinderella roses.



















Or if you're feeling particularly generous why not treat them to a gorgeous piece of furniture that will take pride of place in their home. This chaise longues is a classic piece that will look beautiful in any home.











Look out for information on out Mid Season Sale - coming soon!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Thursday 21 April 2011

{Easter Feature} Playing Outside!

The four day Easter Weekend starts tomorrow (hooray!) and hopefully the weather will stay as lovely as it has for the past few days, so that we can spend some quality time outside soaking up the sunshine!

Here are our top 5 essential items for outdoor fun...

A Cute Picnic Blanket
Relax in the sunshine on a comfortable picnic blanket - this one comes in a hand bag making it easy to transport!
























Union Jack Picnic Blanket in Bag - John Lewis

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A Pretty Picnic Hamper
Fill a pretty hamper with delicious treats to enjoy in the great outdoors!






















Child's Picnic Basket - Not on the High Street


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A Good Book
There is nothing better than reading a good book in the garden.



















Check out Richard & Judy's Book Club for inspiration!


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A Stylish Sun Hat
Protect your skin from the sun with a chic and stylish sun hat.
























French Connection Sun Hat - Asos

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Fun & Games
Have fun! Whether it's croquet, frisbee or tennis, outdoor games are a great way to enjoy the good weather!















Have a great Easter Weekend, and don't forget, we're open tomorrow as usual! Why not pop in to check out our sale, with up to 25% off selected items!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Wednesday 20 April 2011

Sale now on - up to 25% off selected items!

Hooray, it's Easter this weekend, which can mean only one thing! (Well, two things if you include chocolate...) FOUR DAY WEEKEND!



















If you're lucky enough to have Good Friday off, why not pop into the shop to take advantage of our fabulous sale. We'll be open from 9am and selected items have been reduced by up to 25%!



















It should (hopefully!) be a lovely sunny day - perfect for a stroll around beautiful Castle Donington for a browse around the shops.

To find out exactly where we are, click here to visit the website.

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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