The Andrassy Living Blog
Indoor Plants - good for your health and great for your home
.... house plants have long been conceived as slightly old-fashioned, plus lots of us are rather put off by the fact that we forget to water them and they collect dust but I'm here to convince you otherwise. Trust me, some are dead easy to look after (pardon the pun) and they'll really transform the look and feel of your home.
Who doesn’t love cushions? (Apart from menfolk - they’re generally not so keen!)
Yes honestly, a beautiful cushion really can put a smile on your face every day, especially if it’s well-made, in a gorgeous fabric and comfortable to sit on / lean against / cry into!
Don’t Tempt Fate!
Today, I put a sign up outside, encouraging people to pop in and say hello (it’s 35 bloody degrees out there so I need to encourage the only 3 people brave enough to walk around Ilminster today to cross the threshold!). At 12.10 an older lady walked in and asked if she could have a browse (I know this because I’m now keeping a list of everyone who comes into my shop, the time they enter and how long they stay - I know!) Anyway, 45 minutes later she left, having told me her life story and repeatedly telling me, “Don’t tempt fate!”
Andrassy Living Opens in Ilminster
Well I’ve been open for exactly 3 days! The [actual] doors to Andrassy Living in Ilminster opened on Wednesday 20th July and my lifelong dream of being a shopkeeper was realised (I really wanted to be a sweet shop lady but I have progressed to interiors and fashion - who knows, maybe I’ll stock some sweets too!)
Discover Meraki. The super duper Danish Skincare & Home fragrance brand
Meraki skincare products are made of gentle and nourishing ingredients carefully selected for their positive qualities, proven effects, and natural fragrances. Designed and developed in Denmark, the products are inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics and created with love and respect for nature. What’s not to like?
Beautiful Blankets
Just a little blog post today about our new 100% lambswool blankets that have arrived at Andrassy Living.
Mother’s Day is on 27th March!
Mother's Day is the day you get to show your mum how grateful you are for everything they’ve done for you (or indeed a great excuse to show your appreciation for any fabulous human being in your life). Write a card, tell them in person or buy a gift to let them know how much they’re loved - here's a few ideas......
Big News! Andrassy Living has it's own real-life shop
I have acquired a rather beautiful Grade II listed shop in the stunning Somerset town of Ilminster. Yes, we're moving to Somerset (as soon as we find a home!)
Your Home Office - stylish versus practical.....
...well actually, I think a home office should be both. Now, not everyone has the luxury of having a room dedicated to being a home office but even if you only have a small desk under the stairs, this blog will give you some great tips. Here's one I found earlier (a desk under the stairs I mean)....
Lockdown - Relaxing at Home
I give to you, a list of things to do to relax at home, all taken from advice I've sifted through on the internet or from books/TV shows/Podcasts. I've had plenty of time for 'surfing' lately but it actually isn't very relaxing so I've done the hard work for you - keep the laptop/phone time to a minimum if you can (once you've read this blog post obviously!) It's not rocket science but it might just inspire someone, somewhere....
Just In: Bloomingville
We're very happy to announce that we've started stocking Bloomingville's eponymous interiors accessories - a carefully chosen selection of their gorgeous products feature in our new Spring/Summer collection.
Beautifully set tables: Not an origami napkin in sight
Do you think about your table and how it's going to look when you're expecting guests over for a meal? It doesn't take a moment to produce something really special if you've got a decent set of napkins and perhaps a tablecloth or runner at home (washed and ironed of course). The next thing (that really makes the table) are the little touches. Here's one I prepared earlier........
