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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.

Crushing On: Stylish Pet beds & Accessories from MADE

January 11, 2019

MADE PET BEDS and Accessories

AD – This post is a collaboration with MADE

We all know the old adage about not working with children or pets. So I feel it is my duty to put a disclaimer at the start of this post that not only did my cat not behave for her shoot, but I also knew that she wouldn’t!

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January reflections and intentions

January 7, 2019

A new year, and often the signal for a fresh start for many of us. A bit of time off over the holidays coinciding with the closing of a calendar year brings all kinds of reflections.

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A Simple Candle Garland For The Table

December 13, 2018

Craft How to make a simple scandinavian winter wreath garland for table decoration at Christmas (1) /
I don’t know about you, but everything’s been a bit of a whir recently. So, today I’m just dropping in with a quick post on a simple candle wreath I made a few days ago.Read More
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Christmas in the Design Soda House with M&S

November 24, 2018

Marks & Spencer Christmas Decorations 2018

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There it is (below), just discreetly looking pretty in the corner, I’ve popped it in the study because y’know even I accept (and I am in the category of Christmas enthusiast) that it is a little early. Read More
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Makeover: Embracing Neutrals in the hallway

November 14, 2018

Scandinavian Living Room makeover, muted pink, neutrals, mid-century simple design, Farrow Ball Dead Salmon, Craft luxe, interior design ideas and inspiration (13)

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AD – this post contains some gifted items.

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Just a quick post today, as I wanted to show you the update I’ve made to our hallway recently. I haven’t broken the wheel up here, or anything like it, but we have had a subtle colour change and a mix up of wall decoration.Read More

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