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Plot 10b

Plot 10b in need of some weeding

I have been the Proud tenant of Plot 10b of the Cleveley Avenue Allotment Society in Chorlton, Manchester for 5 years now and although they have their own blog I thought  it was high time I document what happens on my very own plot. My aim is to write a post for each month’s activities and plans for future planting . Hopefully, it will highlight the ups and downs of growing your own fruit and veg, but I’m sure I will be able to throw in a story or two along the way of neighbourly interactions and insect infestations to keep everybody happy.

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Wallpaper…

Whether hiding a wall or making a feature of it, there is more to life than Anaglypta and Coloroll. There is more choice for wallpaper than ever before. It doesn’t have to be flat or even cover the entire wall,  just don’t let it be boring.

One of my favorite collections at the moment are these designs by German-born, UK-based designer Katja Behre at Elli Popp no matter what you need there is something for everyone, from fresh and vibrant classics with the modern twists on colour to more subtle authentic feels with elegant sketches of birds and trees. Of course, it doesn’t just stop at wallpaper at Elli Popp with the continuation of the collections into their range of fabric and ceramic projects.

Elli Popp Wallpaper

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4 Examples of Wonderfully Different Woollen Lights

It may be cold and dark outside, but inside you can have warmth and light, and what could be more warming than knitted lighting?

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Surveys

I have worked as a commercial interior designer for over 6 years now and during this time I have been party to and lead a lot of building surveys, thankfully technology has advanced greatly over time to aid this often arduous but essential task. Continue reading Surveys >

This is my favourite chair

My favourite chair

I found it in the summer after my final year at uni; living in a student area there were lots of Landlords buying properties to do up and let to students, on the cheap, with conservation far from their minds.

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