The English Home

What to do in MAY

MAKE… a space for quiet contemplation and creativity

separate room or area of a house for craft activities, or to use as a reading nook will make a wonderful addition to any home. It is worth putting some thought into creating a decorating scheme that is conducive to thoughtful and creative endeavours. Of course, the natural landscape is renowned for its ability to imbue a sense of calm, so soft shades of green and blue inspired by water or leafy foliage in the garden could be the starting point. Aqua, olive and ocean blue work beautifully as calming accent colours for a background neutral of soft

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