[Star Tips] 5 alternative new year's resolutions to refresh your pad for under £50

There is one thing I try to do every year over the Christmas period is to give the house a little refresh. And THAT is my resolution for the year ahead. It sets the one for the new year - you know, start with a clean slate and all that - plus I feel highly satisfied when the house is tidy and everything is in order, and it makes my brain feel less foggy after the excesses of the Christmas holiday. "But I am totally bankrupt as all my money has been swallowed by the Christmas madness", I hear you cry? No probs. This is all under £50 peeps so no credit cards need to be harmed in the process. Here are 5 tips on how to refresh your pad after the holiday without having to fork out the big bucks.

Star TipsEmilie Jacob5 January 2016Declutter, decor tips, affordable home decor, Christmas Comments

[Stella Loves] Affordable Art Fair 2015 or how to source contemporary art on a budget

I attended the Battersea fair this weekend, like I do most years, which gathered over 100 galleries and 1,100 artists showcasing pieces up to £4000 with a focus on art under £500. The first thing I should mention for the mamas out there who will read this, is that the AAF team cleverly offers a free creche at the event. Yes, you read this right, FREE. CHILDCARE. While you browse (and have a cheeky G&T break at the fair's bar, with both hands). TOTES HASHTAG GENIUS, non?

[Star Tips] 5 easy ways to add a touch of Morocco to your home decor

Salamalikoum peeps! I have only just about recovered from my trip to Marrakech last month. To sum up the weekend: Total. Interiors. Porn. Period. Shopping in the souks is an assault on the senses and the most intense yet exhilarating shopping experience I have had in a while. Berber rugs a go-go, beautifully crafted brass lanterns everywhere, golden leather poufs at every corner, and don't get me started on the patterns, the colours, the textures...

Star TipsEmilie Jacob7 October 2015moroccan, marrakesh, pom poms, pouffes, moroccan styleComment

[Star Tips] How to be a smart shopper for your home decor

This weekend, I read the whole of the September issue of Elle Decoration. Yes, every single one of the 211 pages. And it felt wonderful, not just for the reasons stated above but also because it's the most refreshing read I have had for absolute ages. I usually read Elle Decoration for inspiration purposes only rather than shopping ideas as most of the beautiful things featured in its pages are more often than not totally out of my (or anyone's) budget. However, this month they've gone all affordable on me with a special High Street issue [insert massive Hallelujah/Praise Hands Emoji here].

Star TipsEmilie Jacob26 August 2015Elle Decoration, affordable, high street, Voga, midcentury furniture, interior stylingComment

[Star Tips] 5 affordable ways to jazz up your rented property

Star TipsEmilie Jacob13 August 2015art, cactus, display, rented property, Faux plants, AccessoriesComment

[Star Tips] 5 easy ways to jazz up your home office

Star TipsEmilie Jacob23 July 2015home office, decor tips, paint, rugs, Abigail Ahern, affordableComment