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Gemma lewis

http://wattleanddaubhome.co.uk

Lockdown Zoom Ideas (that work)

by Gemma lewis on May 01, 2020
Lockdown Zoom Ideas (that work)

At the beginning of lockdown, one of the few things I was actually quite optimistic about was the 'new' way of socialising.  The thought of not having to dress up, buy bad wine or have to leave the house to socialise was actually something to be joyful about.   However, after…

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It's all in the Texture

by Gemma lewis on March 05, 2020
It's all in the Texture

Last Sunday, I decided to take a heap of wooden tiles that had sat outside the house (intended to be used on our shed), and bring them inside to create a textured wall.  Yes, the bedroom now smells of a log cabin, yes I am kept away by the noise…

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A beautiful walk in Shere

by Gemma lewis on October 06, 2019
A beautiful walk in Shere

Walk is taken from www.fancyfreewalks.org. This is a glorious and fairly short walk, full of variety, with a fine village at the start and a good pub at the high point. It also passes close to two of the most interesting and ancient churches in Surrey.   1. Coming…

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To mood board or not to mood board

by Gemma lewis on September 27, 2019
To mood board or not to mood board

When starting a decorating project, are you someone that bothers with a mood board or not? I have started so many projects on a whim, by simply walking into a paint shop and buying a pot of paint for the pure hell of it, not thinking through exactly which wall…

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Sneak a Peek via Open Houses

by Gemma lewis on September 26, 2019
Sneak a Peek via Open Houses

This month's Where To, takes us to an open house or two.   One thing I definitely got from my mother is a need to nose around other people's houses.   I actually never tire of it, and if this all doesn't work out, I am off to be an estate agent.…

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The Independent Edit, 5th July - 13th July

by Gemma lewis on July 12, 2019
The Independent Edit, 5th July - 13th July

Just 3 weeks ago, a lovely lady by the name of Elaine, a founder of The London Tea Dress Company came to visit me at the shop and wondered if I wanted to collaborate.  Just 3 short weeks later, we have a shop within a shop.  A beautifully curated collection…

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For the love of Green

by Gemma lewis on July 12, 2019
For the love of Green

Green is very much a colour of choice for interiors these days.  I for one have a green room, and a green (and pink) kitchen.  It is certainly a key thread running through the downstairs.    I recently created a new board on Pinterest, celebrating my love for green and the…

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Starting Over.......

by Gemma lewis on June 24, 2019
Starting Over.......

When the career you had, isn't the career you want.....what are you to do... Chatting to a gorgeous friend this morning on yet another dog walk got me thinking about the process that we go through in order to change our careers from the thing that we have been…

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I have created this blog to share my tips, inspiration and insights on all things interiors. As a corporate turned creative, I will explore the journey of becoming a shopkeeper and celebrate the creativity community that I have become part of.

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