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Home office decluttering. And Malc's Law of the Level Surface.
Malc, from Cambridge, was a good friend of Elderflower Lane. He was a craftsman. A fixer. Good with wood. In fact, good at anything that required g...
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Factory chic. The industrial revolution in your lounge.
Some of this season’s best-selling storage items look like they have a job to do. Although sophisticated and very much on-trend this furniture is u...
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When rattan left the patio and settled in the lounge.
Think of rattan and you probably have a mental picture of the posh patio furniture that was dusted down for summertime entertaining - in the sevent...
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Have you filed your underwear lately?
If you struggle to declutter, even after binge watching Marie Kondo, maybe you should try creating a system to get things sorted. This is incredibl...
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The great sideboard revival.
Until recently, sideboards conjured up memories of the sixties and seventies - and elderly relatives. Aunty Mavis would have a sideboard in her sit...
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Make yourself at home. In your home office.
Some big companies - like Google - are now instructing their employees to come back to the office every day. Others - like LEGO - are firmly commit...
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Show some flower power.
It’s a shame that many people only buy flowers when it’s a special occasion, or to signify an emotion that’s too difficult to put into words. You s...
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A trip down memory lane for the Elderflower Lane founder.
Elderflower Lane is celebrating fifteen years trading, which is pretty reassuring when you think of all the furniture retailers that have been and ...
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Keeping up appearances. With a sideboard.
We all know what a sideboard is, right? But have you ever wondered how the sideboard came to be? As self-confessed storage nerds, we certainly have...
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The world's best paint salesman is probably a dog.
Since the early sixties, the Old English Sheepdog became increasingly known as a ‘Dulux Dog’. So, how did this huge, fluffy, lovable hound become s...
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The confident way to turn blank walls into talking points.
Choosing art for your home can feel daunting, especially if you're not confident in your ability to pick the "right" piece. It’s not just nerve-wra...
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'Honey, I polished the sideboard.´
Many people who love their wooden furniture reach for the beeswax. You can rub it onto the wood using a soft cloth and it doesn’t require any speci...
