I’m not a fan of the po faced. There’s nothing worse than tasteful design. It’s up there with inoffensive things.
I took a jaunt around Next at the weekend. In between the sensible curtain perusal and cushion squeezing I managed to buy a wooden elephant coaster holder and a ceramic yellow “hello“. Frivolous, unnecessary and completely cheering.
I want my home to be welcoming, warm, filled with love and to make me smile. It should smell of food, dogs and polish. It should sound like laughter and loud music. It should look comfortable, bright and have a parade of whimsical elephants. It’s getting there.