March 2019 – Home at Rose Cottage – Northern Irish Lifestyle Blog

Hello there!

With Spring officially just around the corner, our living area in Rose Cottage was in much need of a refresh! As we spend the majority of our time in this room, I like to change it up every season. We try to keep it cosy and inviting, with everything having a country cottage theme as far as possible. When I first saw the press release for the new Sainsbury’s Home Spring/Summer 2019 range- I knew it would fit Rose Cottage perfectly! The products pay homage to Springtime with their delicate, hand-painted floral designs and pretty pastel colours.

This is my favourite corner of the living area and is the perfect spot to get comfy on to read a magazine or catch up on some TV. I picked up 2 throws from the new Sainsbury’s Home range. Firstly, I added some warmth to our otherwise neutral decor, with a blush pink throw hanging it over the arm of the chair. The other grey pom pom throw was draped down the middle of the chair – this one is super cosy and is perfect to wrap up in for the cooler Spring evenings. I also added a neutral cushion which is really versatile and could be used throughout any season.

This little tray would be perfect to serve treats on to your Spring guests or else to serve breakfast in bed (cough, cough Hubby). Also how pretty is this little cup and saucer with matching plate? They have a full range of this crockery which comes in white, pale grey and dark grey. I think they would be lovely as a set with a mixture of each colour.

Faux flowers are the perfect Spring addition to your home to bring the outdoors in. Sainsbury’s new range have a large selection of really life like flowers in cute little jugs and jars for any price point.

For me, accessories are the key items for really making a house a home. They are also the cheapest option for changing up a room. Frames, candles, peg boards, reed diffusers and potpourri are only a few of the items available in the range.

Your local Sainsbury’s would love a visit! Head there now to check out this stunning range and let me know how you’ve updated your home for Spring!

Hope you enjoyed reading, as much as I enjoyed writing!

Jill

Hello there!

If you’ve been reading my newsletter you’ll know that since the start of the year I have been attempting to do a wardrobe challenge. This involved me filling a rail with clothing so that I could see what I had worn; as great as this has been for encouraging me to do a massive clear out, it resulted in our bedroom being full of clutter and was stressing me out!! With life throwing a few curve balls lately, more than ever at Rose Cottage we’ve needed a calm and relaxing place for us to soak up some much needed ‘me’ time. For most people this room would be the bedroom – somewhere to completely unwind after a stressful day. Over the past few weeks I have came to realise the importance of this room and put some love into it in the hope it will love me right back!!

So, here’s what i’ve been up to –

Making my bed every morning.

There is nothing makes me feel more put together than when i’ve made the bed (and added the extra 20 ‘just for show’ cushions!!!). I fling open the window, leave the covers back for a little while to air the bed, then put all the covers and cushions into place. I think this little simple task can really set the tone for your day and help encourage you to plough through all the other jobs you need to do. I also give the bed a good spray with softner mix (a Mrs Hinch tip) to freshen it up and give it that just washed feel. Plus at the end of the day when your crawling back in how much better does it feel to get into a bed that has been made?!

Keeping it tidy.

‘A tidy room equals a tidy mind’ – isn’t that the popular saying?! I have been really trying to put everything back where it belongs after I use it, and every couple of days running the hoover and duster around. To my complete shock even the hubby has commented on how good the room has been looking (I checked his pulse don’t worry!) – now just to do the same in the rest of Rose Cottage!

Adding scent.

So as well as spraying the softner mix, as mentioned above, I like to spray my pillows and the top of the duvet with Pillow spray. I’ve found this has really helped relax me, especially when I’m struggling to get over to sleep. I have also added a candle and some fresh flowers to my bedside table – my new moto is ‘life’s too short not to burn your expensive candles!’

Invest in good quality bedding.

Thankfully my hubby works in this industry so we have been sleeping like royalty for a while now (!!!); but honestly if you haven’t bought good pillows and a duvet, put it top of your shopping list and thank me later! It is life changing, will save you money in the long run as they will last you so much longer and you will sleep like a champion!

And lastly, something I haven’t done (yet!!!) – Redecorate.

Get yourself lost on Pinterest for a few hours and create a board of bedroom inspo. Look for rooms which are calm and muted rather than loud and in your face. What you find relaxing will be totally different to me, but thats the beauty of Pinterest – there’s something on there for everyone’s taste.

If you have any more tips I’d really love to hear them. I’m hoping to sleep from now until I write another blog post so see you then!!

Hope you enjoyed reading, as much as I enjoyed writing!

Month: March 2019

Spring update (In collaboration with Sainsbury’s Home)

Creating a Tranquil Bedroom