Inspirations
Introduction
We wanted to tell you about some of the great websites and blogs that we know about. We love them because they offer really useful information and advice on interiors, DIY, finding good tradespeople, gardening, cooking and lots more. There are also lovely things to buy for your home and garden and some great ideas for gifts.
Here are just a few of our favourites which we hope you enjoy browsing through. If there are any others that you think we should know about and include on our website, please email them to us at mail@deansproperties.co.uk.
Edinburgh in Pictures
Photographs of the city by Doug Corrance – To add local flavour and sparkle to schedules, we commissioned the award winning photographer, Doug Corrance to capture Edinburgh at its best.
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School House Garden – is a home for diggers, nibblers and scribblers. Inspiring thoughts on garden design, home grown food, planting and cultivation.
French House – lovely products and blogs offering recipes inspired by French country living.
A. Hume Blog – broad lifestyle base with country emphasis.
Toad and feather – Edinburgh based lifestyle blog and online magazine. For those who love high culture, pop culture and good conversation. Books, fashion, activities, food features and a few things you might not expect.
Homes and Interiors:
Moleta Munro for contemporary lighting, furniture, storage and accessories, we love Moleta Munro which is in London Street in Edinburgh.
Not On The High Street – A gateway to fabulous independent designers and stores.
Drift Living – catch the Scandinavian vibe at Drift Living.
Inhouse -contemporary furniture and lighting from Edinburgh based Inhouse. Fabulous for gifts and home accessories too.
Pippa James Interiors – great design ideas and advice. Fabrics, furniture, wallpaper, home accessories and musings on life.
Elle Deco – for inspirations on decoration and lifestyle, try Elle Deco
Snapdragon – a Scottish based craft brand producing quirky handmade, embroidered products such as tea towels, cushions, bags and at great prices. Ideal for those who like everyday items with a twist.
Farrow and Ball – for an amazing selection of traditional and modern paint colours in a range of high quality finishes.
Holyrood Architectural Salvage – for period fireplaces, panelled doors and all sorts of salvaged treasures have a look at Holyrood Architectural Salvage on Duddingston Road West.
Georgian Antiques – for a huge selection of wonderful antiques
Gulp Food – for great gifts and wonderful things for cooking, eating, drinking and living
Gardens:
Dobbies – Dobbies garden centres.
New Hopetoun House Gardens – new Hopetoun House Garden Centre and Farm Shop.
Intercontinental Gardener – for ideas from around the globe.
Twig-Design – if you are looking for practical tips on garden design, then this may be the site for you.
Mood Boards:
For home owners who want to capture their ideas and plan their interiors on a mood board, the following sites offer tips on how to create one:
UK TV – for good, straightforward advice on mood boarding.
My Deco – another great resource for capturing all your ideas.
Sample Board – Sample Board provides a fantastic online tool to create your own design concept.
DIY:
Home Vibe – this site is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and people who want to know how things in their home work- where to buy all sorts of products for your property and advice on sourcing things at a bargain price.
Tradespeople:
Rated People – for quality local trades people.
Chores at work – If you think your carpets and upholstery could do with a good clean.
Information and Advice:
Save & Invest – It is important to think about your finances and to plan for the future. Save & Invest financial planning is a Scottish based company with an Edinburgh office. The team is expert in providing advice and support on pensions, investment, mortgages.
Checklist – Planning is the key to taking the strain out of the moving process. There are lots of things to think and this site provides a fantastic countdown to moving and checklist.