Hello All. Welcome to MagpieBlu…!
I’m very excited to be launching this – it’s been on my mind for months, in fact years. And now I have finally bit the bullet (and kicked my a*s into gear!)
Through my blog and social media I will be ‘finding you those little gems across the web’. My main focus will be Interior Design and gifts for you, me and thee. So, if I’m honest that means anything shopping related…
Ok so, where did all this start? It was June the 17th 1983, 3pm and first contractions started…no its ok, you don’t need every detail. Fast forward – very quickly 28 ¾ years, and here I am. At a point in my life where I realize now is the time to do something for me; not for mum, not for dad, not for friends, not because it looks impressive or good on paper. This is for me. (and you).
I have one regret in life that I never followed through my passion for design, more specifically, Interior Design. At an age where I was slightly lost and hence very influenced by others, I halted my path for Art and Design and pursued a degree in Psychology (Random.) However, I have never stopped buying ‘Homes and Gardens’, ‘ Country Homes’, ‘Real Homes’ the list is endless. Since a young age before I even understood what a mortgage was I’d prefer to browse the Ikea catalogue (I’ve learnt a lot since then may I add), or take a wander around Next Interiors while my sister was trying on endless dresses round the corner.
I was a very creative child. I think I saw on Blue Peter once ‘How to design a playhouse from a Shoe box’. That was it I was hooked. As soon as my mum was home with a new pair of shoes I’d grab the box and start designing bedrooms, lounges, kitchens…I was crazy. I worked faster than Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen in Changing Rooms. There was wrapping paper for the walls, matchboxes covered in old tea towels for beds. My mother was just happy I was just not slicing and dicing her shoes.
Now (as of November 2011) I am an ‘Official Homeowner’ – and bride-to-be but that’s another story. We bought a project and it’s the best thing EVER! I can now finally put all I’ve learnt (from the shoe boxes) and those monthly publications into practice. Internet shopping is my new best friend. My day job means I’m at the computer all day so I grab hours here and there scouring the sites for bargains, innovative ideas, and anything unique.
So this is where I am. And now I want to share my knowledge and love for interiors; and gifts (that I ‘happen’ (*ahem) to stumble upon when looking for those gems..!
I look forward to meeting you. And if you know of any great websites or blogs you think I need to discover…then let me know at MagpieBlu.
You can follow me on Twitter (@MagpieBlu), Facebook, or even Scoopit http://www.scoop.it/t/gifts-and-interiors
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