Article: Ali's Quill | Edition Twenty Three
Ali's Quill | Edition Twenty Three
The days are getting longer and spring is properly here, which means it's time to start thinking about outdoor summer dining. There's nothing like a gorgeous table setting to celebrate the season.
Spring has well and truly arrived
Combine our block printed tableware with rechargeable table lamps and their pretty coordinating shades, and you've got dining as pretty as a picture (a matching dress optional, but encouraged).
Managing the heat with blockout curtains
Summer is fast approaching, so now's the time to get in before Christmas and have blockout curtains installed. They help manage the long hot days, reduce air conditioning costs, and create a cool oasis from the heat outside.
Our blockouts come in a range of beautiful silicone-backed fabrics, a world away from the nasty plastic-coated fabrics of the past. Paired with a wave heading, mounted higher and wider than your window, your summer is well on its way to being sorted.
Decorating tip: layer your lighting
Good lighting comes down to three types working together: ambient, task, and atmosphere. Ambient lighting sets the overall mood of a room, task lighting supports what you're actually doing in the space, and atmosphere lighting brings in the warmth and glow that makes a room feel finished.
Blend all three thoughtfully and you'll transform how a room feels, day or night.
Want to learn more about lighting, its impact, and how to create the perfect blend? Join the CHM waitlist for our November Round Two release. Places will be limited, so don't miss out.
Where to store your umbrella?
It's a surprisingly tricky one, finding a good home for your brolly. We've just brought in some gorgeous ceramic umbrella stands to suit a mix of decor styles and tastes. Check these out today, they also make a perfect gift for the person who has everything.
Warm wishes, and see you in store soon.
Ali ðŠķ