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About Design_Soda_Ruthie

I write Design Soda, a design blog with a focus on interiors. My blog aims to be an unpretentious, stimulating, fun and naturally curious delve into inspirational design and Londoncentric culture. I describe my style as boho-eclectic and am open to most design which doesn’t look too serious or composed. As a design geek with a love of vintage and upcycling, I am passionate about my home and love blogging ideas and looks that I find inspirational. Since the time when my teenage bedroom was an Aladdins cave of upcycled furniture, Cecil Beaton photography and Situationist slogans I have been interested in the way the home environment can make you feel and inspire your inner life. As a new mummy, trying to negotiate my passions with my lovely new baby's schedule can be difficult, but in my spare time you will often find me snapping the things that catch my eye in my wonderful home city London. Or, reading, upcycling, spending longer on Pinterest than I should, baking and watching old movies. I have a lifelong passion for French New Wave cinema.

Design Soda Travel Guide : Porto

July 3, 2019

 

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Usually when I plan a trip I take my dslr camera with me, I have an itinerary of things we must see and do, plus a back up plan for if we have extra time. I know, contain your excitement I am a fun and carefree traveller! Read More
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Small update: a new shade of Green in the bedroom

June 25, 2019

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A short post from me today, we are off to Porto this morning for our first city break as a family. But I wanted to pop on and show you a small update in the bedroom which I painted over the weekend.Read More

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Adding Layers to your Interior With Art Prints

June 14, 2019

AD – This post is a collaboration with King & McGaw.
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I love art, natch, who doesn’t?! And in interiors terms it’s key position for storytelling and the impact it has on the walls in a space is second to none for transforming a space.Read More
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A Small Kitchen Update using the new GoodHome by B&Q Store

May 23, 2019

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AD – This post is a paid collaboration with GoodHome by B&Q. 
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If you’ve been following me on Instagram stories of late then you’ll know that over the last month I’ve turned into a bit of a decorating ninja!Read More
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My Garden Makeover: Fresh Paint & Furniture for a total transformation

May 15, 2019

AD – This post is a paid collaboration with Sandtex & Sandolin, it also contains gifted furniture. 

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