Delightful Deckchairs

Summer is here- at least, it’s trying it’s best to get here, slowly but surely -and that can only mean one thing… Sitting out in the garden, soaking up the suns rays as you kick back, relax and enjoy the summer holidays.

If your garden furniture is looking a little worse for wear after the winter months or if you feel like treating yourself to something new and stylish, we’ve found the perfect solution in the form of these Thornback & Peel deckchairs.

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Made with a neutral body, these deckchairs will effortlessly coordinate with any remaining garden furniture, meaning that you won’t need to change your entire patio set to incorporate one of these fun and fabulous designs.

 

 

 

 

 

Pigeon and Jelly

 

 

These stunning chairs combine vibrant, exciting colours with intricate illustrations to bring a pop of colour to your outdoor furnishings and really unleash your quirky side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Featuring furry, feathered and even fishy friends, these beautiful and quirky designs are just what you need to add a fresh and fun feel to your garden.

 

 

 

 

 

You can browse the full collection of these exquisite deckchairs here, as well as finding the full catalogue of Thornback & Peel’s exciting and elegant wares right here.

In the Garden :: Windowsill Gardens

We’ve explored gardening tips to keep those pesky trellises hidden, the best water features to install in the space you have and also excellent ideas for a relaxing corner, just for you… But what happens if you simply just don’t have the space?

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Well, we haven’t forgotten about you! If you’re currently living in an apartment or flat, we’ve found an ideal solution to your garden woes- windowsill gardens. An ideal fixture in any south-facing windows where there’ll be plenty of natural light, these little gardens can brighten up your home and make you feel that little bit closer to nature.

Get your green-fingers at the ready as we give you a quick run-down of the different plants that you can bring into your home…

Plants and Flowers

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Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor plant, you can bring it inside simply by taking a 3-4inch cutting and pop it into a small container- you can choose almost anything to keep them in, from old tin cans to colourful pots, the world is your oyster, allowing you to create your perfect little patch of heaven inside.

Herbs

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Fancy utilising your window garden in a most helpful way? An ideal solution if your south-facing window happens to be situated in your kitchen, planting a few choice herbs will give you the satisfaction of self-sufficiency as you use them to flavour your meals, creating beautiful colours and scents in your home as you nurture them.

Vegetables

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If your window gets plenty of sunlight, without any obstructions in the outside world, you could even plant a selection of vegetable and start your own little indoor farm. From tomatoes and carrots to radishes and lettuce, there are plenty of vegetable that can be grown indoors in a larger pot to allow for growth.

tuiss loves :: Houzz

 

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We’ve recently joined the Houzz community and we must admit that it is an excellent website, tailored perfectly for those of you who are seeking inspiration and ideas for your home.

Offering you a space to showcase your own decorating projects as well as collect the images that have inspired you in your very own ideabooks, Houzz can be used as a companion from the very beginning of your renovation or redecorating project.

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With a database boasting thousands of photos, both full room sets and singular products alike, you can even link directly to the pages of companies and designers to take a look at their wares as well as check out their inspiration.

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If you’re already a member (if you’re not and you’re into your home decor, we recommend you join up now!) then click here to take a look at our profile- follow us and keep up-to-date with our own ideas and find out what makes us tick.

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Don’t forget to leave us a review– your comments are always important to us and we love to hear what you have to say.

Happy Houzz-ing Everyone!

tuiss on Pinterest

We’ve been well and truly bitten by the Pinterest bug.

If you’re yet to sample the delights of Pinterest, we strongly recommend that you take a look… Just make sure that you don’t have anything planned for the rest of the day because it is quite addictive!

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We’ve found that it’s a great way to showcase our products and let people know what the best selling blinds are as well as show them the latest additions to our collections.

Not only that, but we’ve found some incredible inspiration for the home…

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There are so many incredibly beautiful decor ideas, featuring gorgeous styles and bright, fabulous colours.

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We’ve also found some inspiring ideas for outdoors, from stunning water features to relaxing patio set-ups.

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Not to mention the luxurious additions to your home, such as a personal gym or a swimming pool

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And how can we forget the mouth-watering recipes for cooking and baking inspiration?

Pinterest is a great way to organise the things that you love into separate, manageable boards and show the world exactly what it is that makes you tick.

So what are you waiting for? Click the link here to take a look at our Pinterest page and while you’re there why not sign up yourself?

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If you’re already a member don’t forget to follow us- then you’ll be kept updated with all our weird and wonderful interests, as well as our favourite products.

Happy Pinning!

 

 

 

In the Garden :: Water Features

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Whether it’s the sound of the water as it gently trickles away, easing you into relaxation or the joy of having a little place in your garden that you can sit and watch the fish swim around, there’s something special about water features.

Not every garden is large enough to incorporate one shown above so what alternatives are out there for you?

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You can try a self-contained water feature– these are a great addition for smaller gardens where there might not be enough room to install a pond. With built in pumps and circulating systems, all you need to do is fill them up and turn them on- they do the rest of the work themselves.

Small Fountain

If you’ve got a small pond that you want to add a little fizz of life to, you can install one of these little fountains in the centre. It may not be a sprawling waterfall worthy of a Beverly Hills mansion but it will give you little pond a fresh and exciting new life as well as feeling like a whole new fixture in your garden.

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For a more stylised garden, why not try a cool, contemporary water feature design? Primo Landscaping Ltd offer this modern design that works perfectly both in and out of a pond, meaning that you can use the space in your garden as wisely as possible.

Our favourite idea has to be this Patio Pond water feature.

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It features a little fountain in the self contained pond, as well as space around the edge of the dish for small plants and flowers- such a great idea and cute as a button.

So which type of water feature will work best in your garden? Do let us know…

In the Garden :: Invisible Trellis

Using trellis is an excellent way to encourage flowers or vines to wind their way up your garden fence or even an outhouse wall but it can prove to be a bit of an eyesore when first installed.

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The best way to achieve the same natural growing effect without the bulky, unsightly wood on show is to create your own invisible trellis using a fine wire for the plants and vines to grow around.

Whether you’re happy with a simple bottom to top design or if you’d prefer a fanned effect for your flowers, putting your own trellis together gives you complete freedom to design it however you prefer.

Invisible Trellis Ideas

All you need is a little imagination, some fishing wire and a handful of eye hooks- once you’ve decided on a design, just mark out where you need the hooks to go, screw (or drill if you’re putting them into brickwork) them into place and thread the fishing wire through the eyes, knotting it around each hook as you go.

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Then all you’ll need to do is wrap a few vines from your plant around the trellis and let nature take its course- within a few weeks the plant will be climbing the trellis easily, creating a beautiful and natural effect in your garden.

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For more in depth instructions, you can take a look at eHow’s guide to making an invisible trellis right here.

Trending Now :: Leather Finishes

Leather is back in high demand this season. Durable and robust, this natural material has exploded its way into interior design. Here at tuiss, we can completely understand why.

Make a statement in your room with sumptuous leather furnishings- soften the effect by using throws or textured cushions to add eye-catching details.

There are also plenty of more subtle leather touches that you can add to your current decor, such as a stylish and modern lampshade or even an adorable little doggie doorstop- both can be seen on our mood board below.

However you choose to use it, leather accents will create an on-trend, stylish warmth to your room, adding a unique and sophisticated personality to your home.

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In the Garden :: A Place to Relax…

Whether you have a sprawling landscape to work with or a small, modest yard, it’s always important to make sure that there’s a place to relax in your garden.

For those times that the sun is shining and you just want to be outside and also for those moments when you need a little me time, there really is nothing better then being able to stroll outside, settle yourself down and just… Relax.

We’ve been searching for some inspiration ourselves and found these excellent ways to give your garden a unique spot for you to let your hair down.

A Hammock

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Hammocks always make me think of warm, sandy beaches a clear blue seas so what better way to relax with a few added cushions and a cosy throw? You’ll have a little piece of paradise in your own back yard.

Up-Cycled Pallets

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Feeling creative? If you can get yourself a couple of old pallets, you can create your own garden lounger to relax on! Not only will it be a fun project for you, it will also give you some unique and quirky patio furniture… And a great place to put your feet up after a busy day!

You can find instructions here, from hgtv and there are some other great ideas for how to incorporate pallets into your outdoor decor on 1001 Pallets.

Reading Nook

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Take inspiration from this simplistic garden design and find a lovely nesting chair that you can convert into your own little reading nook. After a hard day’s work, you can pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up and lose yourself in your latest novel- perfection!

Jacuzzi

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For those of you who prefer a little luxury, why not splash out on your very own hot tub? Perfect for those summer nights, relaxing by candlelight as you let the worries from the day wash away… Well, we can dream, can’t we?

tuiss loves :: Rockett St George

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Rockett St George are an online retailer that specialise in unique and quirky home wares. Their exquisite ranges cover everything from artwork to garden furniture as well as wallpaper, kitchenware and some of the most interesting accessories we’ve ever seen.

We could sing their praises all day long but instead we thought we’d just focus on a handful of our favourite products to give you an idea of what they have to offer.

Chalboard Life Planner with Hooks by Rockett St George

 

 

Their Chalkboard Life Planner is a particularly eye-catching wall decoration with a practical purpose. Not only does it give you a place to write down the weeks important appointments, it also offers a series of hooks that you can use to hang those handy things that you need to take out with you. It’s a great way to add a little fun to your home organisation and also means that you’re less likely to forget about that dentist appointment that you’ve been avoiding…

 

 

 

 

 

Whale Trays by Thomas Paul

 

 

 

Although they offer a huge range of kitchen accessories- placemats and plates galore as well as a colourful range of tea towels and napkins– we especially love these Whale Trays, designed by Thomas Paul. Whether used to deliver meals or just left on show as a form of impromptu artwork, these trays will certainly give your kitchen personality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elton the Elephant side table by Rockett St George

 

 

 

 

I couldn’t resist on including Elton the Elephant in our favourite products list- I fell in love with him the moment I saw him! This cute and quirky side table is just adorable… And it’s useful too! Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, this little elephant will no doubt be popular with everyone, especially your children!

 

 

 

 

 

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Finally, we’ve found the perfect decoration to really make a statement in your home- the Faux Taxidermy Unicorn Head. To put it simply, we have never seen anything as striking and unique as this so we just had to share it with you. The unicorn itself is made to order and hand-crafted with love and care by the imaginative folks at Broken Hare. There may be quite a price tag on this gorgeous unicorn but it’s something that we’re tempted to save our pennies for!

 

 

 

 

We’ve included links to each of these individual products in case you like what you see. If you’re interested in seeing more, click here to go to the Rockett St George homepage- just make sure you’ve got an hour or so to spare first, you won’t be able to tear yourself away… Trust us, we know all too well!

tuiss :: coming soon…

There’s excitement in the air at tuiss as we await the arrival of the latest addition to the tuiss family- these sophisticated Plantation Shutters.

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We’ve spent the last week working on the finishing touches, making sure that we will have everything ready for their launch in the (very!) near future. From measuring guides and instructional videos to those last few photoshoots, we’re almost there…

But we’re most excited about sharing these shutters with you, our customer! As a special thank you for your custom and your patience, we’re offering 50% off all our shutters at the launch, meaning that you can give your home a this exclusive, stylish finish for just £99 per square metre.

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If you haven’t already signed up to receive an email as soon as these exquisite products go live, you can do so here – just fill in your email address and we’ll let you know as soon as our plantation shutters are available to order.