Having a beautiful space to sit in, entertain in, or retreat to is something we all need. But how do you get there, if you don’t have a special space already? And, if you feel like it’s time to decorate or update a room, where do you start?

If you’re anything like me, you love to pore over magazines like Country Style or Vogue Living, for new ideas.

The easiest way to work out what style of room you want to create is to collect tearsheets from your favourite magazine. Then simply work out what the common link is.

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We admit it. We are PIP fans! Gloriously gorgeous, these cushions will brighten up any room. In fact, we would go as far as to say they will brighten up your life. So why stop at one, or two … get serious about style and fun and buy three or five. They’re a little bit fancy and a whole lot of fun.

Here’s a tip on how to use cushions: always display them in odd numbers. It makes a room relaxed and it’s the way interior designers do it.

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