{Easter Feature} Easter Decorations

Now that the clocks have gone forward, spring is well and truly in full swing, and after a lovely Mothering Sunday we're looking forward to a wonderful Easter!

There are some gorgeous Easter accessories available in the shops at the moment. Here are some of our favourites...


















Easter Crackers, M&S

















Easter Wicker Baskets, John Lewis














Easter Egg Hunt Kit, Not on the High Street





















Personalised Easter Egg Hunt Sack, Not on the High Street

Happy Shopping, and look out for more Easter inspiration next week!

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{Easter Feature} Easter Egg Nests Recipe!

With Easter coming up, we'll be sharing some delicious recipes, diy projects and activities with you over the coming weeks!

In today's post we're sharing a fab recipe for Easter Egg nests, which is a great fun and simple recipe, especially if you have little ones who like to join and get their hands dirty!

This recipe requires no baking and makes around 12 cute nests.















Ingredients
225g/8oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces
2 tbsp golden syrup
50g/2oz butter
75g/3oz cornflakes
36 mini chocolate eggs

Method
1. Line a 12-hole fairy cake tin with paper cases.
2. Melt the chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, (do not let the base of the bowl touch the water). Stir the mixture until smooth.
3. Remove the bowl from the heat and gently stir in the cornflakes until all of the cereal is coated in the chocolate.
4.Divide the mixture between the paper cases and press 3 chocolate eggs into the centre of each nest. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour, or until completely set.

Display
Display your cakes in pretty floral cases on a vintage cake stand - perfect for an easter tea party!

We have a large selection in the shop... here are a few of our favourites:











Why not pop into the shop to browse the full range.

Have fun and look out for more Easter posts over the next few weeks!

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Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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*Recipe & Image from http://www.bbc.co.uk/food

Spring Interiors Colour Trend - Green

With spring well on it's way, the on trend colour at the moment is green, from fresh apple green to deep dark forest green. These colours work fantastically when accessorised with soft pastels pinks - perfect for the pretty vintage look that we love!



















We love these gorgeous shades (available from Farrow & Ball)












From left: Cooking Apple Green, Folly Green, Saxon Green

Our handpainted furniture collection (as shown above) is the perfect addition to a vintage green room, click here to view the whole range.

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Gorgeous silk flowers now in stock - order now for Mother's Day!

We are now stocking a selection of beautiful silk flowers, in a variety of styles and colours.

As you can see from our display these flowers make a fabulous, eye catching centrepeice, and not only do they last a lot longer than fresh flowers they look just as beautiful and are a great alternative for hay fever sufferers!

Here are some of our favourites...

From left: ragged garden peony, pink Cinderella rose spray, pink rose garden spray










From left: cerise mid open rose, pink candy peony, cream Cinderella rose spray










From left: Apricot rose spray, blush peony, cerise hanging rose ball

These stunning flowers make fabulous gifts, and with Mother's Day coming up on 3rd April we suggest that you come into Strawberry House Interiors in Castle Donington to pre order your flowers asap to avoid disappointment! We also have a beautiful selection of vases and containers in which to display your flowers.

Watch out for our Mother's Day gift guide which will be launched later today, for more fabulous gift ideas.

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A chic, stylish bathroom.

In the quest for a stylish home, the bathroom can sometimes be overlooked and neglected.
Here are our top tips for a chic bathroom in which you can relax and unwind...

























Colours
Top colours for a bathroom are pastel greens and blues. Greens in particular are very relaxing. Soft, light grey can also have a calming effect.

Flowers
Display fresh pastel coloured flowers in large jug for a pretty shabby chic display.

Candles
Candles create a soft, soothing ambiance, perfect for a long relaxing bubble bath. Scented candles with also add to the tranquil environment.

Mirrors
Many bathrooms can be quite small, so a large mirror will bring light into the room, making the space appear brighter and feel larger.

Accessories
Accessorise the room with unique and interesting items such as this pretty soap dish and 'Bathrobes' hook.

Storage
Keep your bathroom tidy and organised with co-ordinating furniture and drawers - this rattan set is perfect for storing towels, toiletries and other items.

All items shown are available from Strawberry House Interiors in Castle Donington.

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Spring is coming!

With only one week left of February and Valentines Day over, we're getting a little bit excited about the arrival of Spring, so thought we would feature our selection of gorgeous garden accessories on today's blog post!

























Your stylish, beautiful home doesn't have to stop at the back door - continue the theme into the garden with this gorgeous antique style street lamp, shabby chic watering can and a selection of rustic and vintage pots, planters and containers. These large metal buckets would look fantastic filled with fresh spring flowers such as bluebells, daffodils and snowdrops.

Pop into Strawberry House Interiors in Castle Donington for a browse!

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Love is in the air...!

We hope that everyone had a fabulous Valentines Day yesterday - here are some pretty, romantic items to bring a little love into your home this February...
























Red Rose Lamp
This lamp is not only pretty and feminine, but also practical, as shade gives off a soft light that creates a warm, relaxing ambiance. Available from Strawberry House Interiors

Red Heart Wreath
A super cute accessory that looks fab hanging from the back of a door, or in a quirky alcove or corner. Available from Strawberry House Interiors

Love Pillowcases
We love these bold and vibrant pillowcases - they are great for adding interest to a plain duvet set. Available from Cox & Cox

Love Birds Wedding Invitation
Get engaged this Valentines Day? Browse a selection of Love themed invitations from Golden Apple Designs

Love & Smile Throw Pillow
An adorable and quirky hand printed pillow from Etsy seller Decology

Wicker Heart Wreath
This wreath is a lovely accessory for a Shabby Chic interior, and looks so pretty when hung from a pretty ribbon. From Strawberry House Interiors

Love Screen Print
This hand screen printed poster featuring a pretty Love print makes a fantastic gift, and is a perfect piece of artwork to display in smaller rooms of hallways. From Etsy seller PerisandCorr

Panacotta Heart Candle
This gorgeous heart shaped candle is handpoured from an antique jelly mould, and will fill your room with the delicious scent of Panacotta. From Cox & Cox

Heart Print Laundry Bag
This cute laundry bag features a pretty floral design in the shape of a heart. From Strawberry House Interiors

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