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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.

DIY: Sprucing Up the Front of the House – Adding Curb Appeal on a Budget

October 24, 2017

Farrow Ball Light Blue Front Door Exterior Eggshell and masonry paint in Porch Brass bumble bee door knocker chequerboard tiles

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Reader, let me be real, my private shame for the last two years has been in the shape of my front porch. There are far worse problems to have in life, accepted, and even within decorating mishaps. Read More

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Beautiful Kitchenware | Nagasaki Speckled Pans (& my Middle Eastern Pancake recipe)

October 18, 2017

 

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You may have noticed in my recent post on the kitchen makeover that I have acquired some really rather beautiful pans in a splash pattern design. Read More

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Decorex 2017 – Design Trends: Nature & Comfort

October 14, 2017

Decorex 2017 Design Trends, colour and comfort, natural elements Larusi Rugs

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Happy Weekend everyone, just dropping by with a quick inspiration pitstop of my design highlights from Decorex 2017. Decorex is a great place for spotting ideas executed at the very high end of design and wondering how elements of their thought can be translated into normal homes.Read More

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Botanical Artwork Refresh in the Cocktail Room

October 10, 2017

Cocktail Room Refresh Blue & Botanical gallery wall, vintage bohemian interior ideas inspiration, dark walls Image: Design Soda

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If you have been following along with the Revamp, Restyle, Reveal makeover I took part in last month then you may recall that I had a whole lot of art planned for the wall in my new space.Read More

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Revamp, Restyle, Reveal – My Hallway Makeover Reveal

October 5, 2017

Revamp Restyle reveal hallway makeover, peach geometric colour wall, white painted floors, natural warm neurtral tones interior design (1)

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Good morning, if you’ve joined me from lovely interior designer Dee Campling‘s website then welcome, please take a look around whilst you’re here! Well, we’ve made it to the finish line, all ten bloggers taking part in Revamp, Restyle, Reveal over the last month (including Bianca who took on a whole kitchen for her sins) have got to the end of our month long decorating hiatus with brand new spaces to enjoy. I can’t wait to see everyone’s final reveals Read More

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