Welcome!

Hello there! 

Welcome to the blog! I'm Laura, a freelance fashion designer, based in sunny Manchester, UK.In early 2012, I bought a house with my (now husband) and we have just started to renovate. The blog is going to be a record of how things are going with our renovations, alongside  inspirations for decorating. 
    There will be also be a few DIY tips and advice along the way (we're doing as much as the work we can ourselves, to keep to our budget) although, the blog will generally err on the side of decoration and  visual impact of a house.
 Design wise, I have a love for the bright, the exotic, mixing together unexpected colour combinations and influences to create a unique style for a room.  A home should be comfortable, inviting, and a space you just love to be in. I'm a creative person and work from home, so a creative workspace is a big part of our home as well.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, you have any interest in renovation or interior design, then I'd love to have you along for the ride, to hopefully see the project from beginning to end, with loads of visual treats along the way.
I want to get really involved with this blog, and welcome ideas for posts, and contributions from interior designers/product designers/other connected things! If you have something you think will be relevant that I may feature, you can contact me at offbeathome AT hotmail.co.uk

Laura
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