The Great British Home Challenge, sponsored by Victoria Plumb, has posed the question ‘What does your home say about you?’ and offers a quiz to help you determine your style, and its closest celebrity match.
I took the quiz and the result says that my celebrity style is TOWIE GLAMOUR *runs false nail over fake-tanned brow in bemusement
(*joke)
There must have been a glitch in the programme – no crushed velvet or designer onesie chez moi (no onesie full stop!). I have never actually seen an episode of TOWIE, but I have a feeling there might be just a little bit of difference between Topsham Towers and Towie Towers.
Topsham Towers is what I call my rented studio flat in – you’ve guessed it – Topsham. It’s a small space, one room for living/eating/sleeping, and a separate (tiny) kitchen and a bathroom. A palatial pad with Range Rover parked outside it most certainly ain’t.
So what is my home style? Well, let’s look at some of my recent blog or photos …
This was a photo I took around the time when I was reviewing the Takker picture hanging device. This is seating corner of my flat, the sofa faces two windows through which light floods in, and there is a teeny glimpse of the Exe Estuary in the distance. Studio flat living means making the most of every space, and maximising storage, as you can see here with my chest of drawers. The rest of that wall (to the left of the drawers) is taken up with my wardrobe.
I think this photo says that I like art, and the fact that I didn’t plump up the cushions or straighten the pictures before I took the pic (doh!) shows I’m a bit messy at times 🙂
On the opposite wall to my drawers and wardrobe are my bookshelves – taking up the whole of that wall (sorry no photo), so this element of my style says fairly clearly that I like books!
My kitchen is very small, so it has to be kept clean and clear of clutter. One of my favourite jobs is making sure the ceramic hob is pristine – sad! So I think my kitchen photos show that I do like order and cleanliness, and having everything in its place, even if it does get out of hand in other areas at times 🙂
Finally, a collage of some recent photographs show some other elements of my style – things I like and which are constants in my home:
1. Fresh Flowers. I love flowers, and living in a flat without a garden I think it’s pretty essential to always have some. I especially like lilies.
2. Pattern. If you follow me on , you might have noticed I have a thing about pattern design and fabric. This is Laura Ashley’s Silver Birch design, on my curtains made by Mona Diaz Ramsay.
3. Home Fragrance. In a studio flat cooking smells can invade your living space. I have my window open as much as possible, but also go through scented candles at a great rate.
4. Nice crockery and table linen. Even though I don’t have a dining table like I used to, I still like to make an effort with dining. This is my new crockery by Cote Table, bought from Nest Interiors, and a vintage tablecloth from Force Charity Shop.
So that’s a small glimpse into my home style. What do you think it says about me? (be nice please!)
This post is an entry for the #GreatBritishHome Challenge sponsored by Victoria Plumb, a source of quality bathrooms for every type of home. Take its “What’s Your Celebrity Home Style?” quiz to discover what your home says about you.
Also linking up with Love Chic Living’s #LoveYourHome:
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on April 25, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Get a real sense of your personal style from your post both the words and the pictures. Love your seating and how you make such good use of the space available. Used to live in Exeter many moons ago. Commenting for myself and on behalf of BritMums and thanking you for taking part.
Kate on Thin Ice recently posted…One very big reason to be cheerful!
Thank you Kate, you always say the nicest things 🙂 x
Molly recently posted…What My Home Says About Me: The Great British Home Challenge
oh i love how you have designed your house using the light to bounce off the whites and colours, from doing this i can get a real feeling of breath and relaxation. you have a lovely home #loveyourhome
awh thanks for your lovely comment. I think the term ‘designed’ is rather generous, more like ‘thrown together’ 😉 but I do feel quite relaxed here so must have done something right 🙂
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on April 26, 2014 at 10:24 pm
I think your home looks lovely … and now I’m off to try that quiz for myself 🙂
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Thank you! I wonder what you got?
How lovely is your home!
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Thanks Becky x
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on April 27, 2014 at 10:52 am
Oh dear – I got ‘Boho Chic’ like Monica and Chandler from Friends…
Topsham Towers is looking lovely by the way!
Hehe, you big hippy 😉 your flat is very stylish, so Chic yes, but I don’t think Boho x
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on April 28, 2014 at 12:59 pm
What a beautiful flat, you’re obviously a lady of style and am impressed by the lack of clutter. Afraid I need a very big space for all my “stuff” (barn full of junk). Would also agree more chic than boho!
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Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah. I had to do a lot of decluttering to move from three bedroom house to studio flat, but still have too much!
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on April 28, 2014 at 4:08 pm
I think your space is just lovely Molly, very personal, which is fab! #LoveYourHome
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Thanks Jen.I only have myself to please, which is a nice way to be 😉 #loveyourhome
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on April 28, 2014 at 8:51 pm
Please double-check the link to the Victoria Plumb site and quiz is working for this entry to be counted as valid. Commenting for BritMums.
Kate on Thin Ice recently posted…Silent Sunday
Thanks Kate it seems to be working fine for me (within this text:
This post is an entry for the #GreatBritishHome Challenge sponsored by Victoria Plumb, a source of quality bathrooms for every type of home. Take its “What’s Your Celebrity Home Style?” quiz to discover what your home says about you.
But should the badge also point to the Victoria Plumb site and quiz? I’ve got it pointing to the Britmums challenge post.
If you could let me know that would be great. x
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on April 30, 2014 at 9:20 am
I’d say you a classic understated elegant style. I have no idea where they got the Joey Essex vibe from. Were you drinking Champers (or fake tan) when you took the test 😉
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I’ll take that A : ‘classic understated elegant style’ 😉 Must definitely have clicked on some odd buttons when I took the test.
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on May 2, 2014 at 8:51 pm
Ha ha you cannot be Joey Essex in any way, shape or style! Thanks so much for the house tour, it’s lovely and it must be great to have it all to yourself! Xx
Kathryn ( recently posted…The Friday Frock: Bella dress by White Stuff
Thanks Kathryn, it is nice to have my own space after so many years of family life! That was great too, this is just different.
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on May 7, 2014 at 2:50 pm
I think the fresh flowers and pattern really makes sense and all your things go together nicely. Looks great!
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Thanks Alina for your lovely comment x
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