March 2013

I pinned this image a while ago: And it has really stayed with me since. There's something so lush about the quality of the colour and the staining patterns that this simple concrete floor takes on the appearance of water. I'm not sure how it would look once you added furniture or objects, but just as is, it's really gorgeous. This got me thinking about concrete flooring and what a versatile medium it is, so here are a few choice floors for inspiration: Painted geometric designs adorn this concrete floor. Modern and monochrome. I love this idea from vintagerevivals.com - a DIY painted concrete floor...
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We are moving! Pretty Dandy has always been based in Nottingham, a city that has been my home for many years and has undoubtedly played a big part in the success of our business. Now, after our first full year of trading, we are moving! From next week I, and Pretty Dandy, will be based in Barcelona (& Nottingham)! It is a big move for me personally, and I'm really looking forward to living in such a bold, colourful, vibrant city, which I hope will influence what you see on Pretty Dandy in the same way Nottingham has. It's an exciting time,...
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I don't know about you, but I love Mother's Day. I'm not a mum myself, so I get to spend the day spoiling my Mum with gifts and spending time together. It's such a treat to get a whole day to spend with my Mum and my sisters just doing lovely things. Roll on next week! I thought it might be useful to round up some of our most popular gift choices for Mother's Day. We've got some simply gorgeous things to choose from to find just the right gift for your special mum. Chrome Magazine Rack - £34.95. Cool, contemporary and...
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