I was completely taken surprise to discover I had won something in the Best of Pinterest UK interiors awards. I won the ‘Best Small Space Idea’ category for our fold-away desk, and was a runner up in the ‘Best Kids Room Idea’ for Fonz’s indoor climbing wall. I think what made it feel so special was the awards were decided by a panel of judges (Kelly Hoppen, Matthew Williamson, Michelle Ogundehin and the Pinterest team), rather than by a public vote. As someone who finds campaigning or blowing my own trumpet rather a challenge (I’m trying to get better, as this… View Post

Image: Thyme is Honey Just a quick note to ask you for a favour. Growing Spaces has been nominated in the Amara Interior Blog Awards, in the Best Interior Designer or Stylist category. I am so blooming chuffed to have received a nomination, and this is where I need your help. The five blogs with the most votes will make it onto the shortlist and get an invite to the awards ceremony. I’m up against some incredibly talented bloggers so it’s a bit of a long shot , but as a (very wise) blog friend pointed out recently, if I… View Post