Anthea Turner
How I See It...
Hello,
Last week we were talking about hygge, the Danish movement for wellbeing, which among other things has a lot to do with the way we arrange our nest. I consider myself a lifetime member, and proclaim its vir tues constantly, but even I became reinvigorated by My Weekly’s inspiration and star ted poking around to see where I could improve…
SOHO’S HYGGE CORNER
Candles, throws, rugs, cushions… even Soho, my dog has benefited from the hygge treatment and is now the proud owner of an IKEA sheepskin which had come to the end of its human days. None of these things need to cost much, and most of my finds have come from Homebase, Zara Home,
H&M Home, and pre-loved items I’ve hunted for and found in charity shops.
GIVE IT THE EYE…
However, to pull nice pieces together you have to have The Eye, which roughly translated means you have style and are good at picking out beauty that others might not see. You’re also good at knowing in your mind how this piece is going to tone with and enhance other items in your nest. Over the years I’ve put a lot of work into this skill and here is how you, if you don’t already have it, can acquire The Eye…
Outside of searching around on the internet, treat yourself now and then to an interiors book or magazine. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Food Porn”? Well, this is “Interiors Porn”, and I’m an addict! Make some time for yourself, make a cuppa and enjoy idly looking through the mag or book for pictures that catch your eye. Perhaps attach a sticky note to the page or even cut pages out and make a file or mood board. After a while you’ll see a pattern forming and this, my friend, is your style.
Now, before you buy a thing, look around your home and see, with these pictures in your mind, if you can tweak, rearrange or remove objects you already have. I promise you so much can be achieved without spending a penny. With your new-found inspiration you can see how professionals with The Eye put things together, especially when it comes to groupings of objects and space between them.
I think you’ll be surprised at your ef for ts! I only wish I could see them. Love,
Anthea X