At Home With Stevie @myhousemylifeandme

This week I'm at home with Stevie, the lovely lady lady behind the stunning instagram account @myhousemylifeandme where she shares incredible images of life in her beautiful home in Cambridgeshire. Read on to learn more about Stevie, her home, lifestyle, and top tips for home styling.

 

Tell us about you

I’m sixty one and a housewife. I’ve been married for 29 years.  My husband and I live in Cambridgeshire.

 

Tell us about your home

My home is open plan. About 50 years old.

 

How would you describe your home?

My home is styled country with a contemporary twist.

 

 Which is your favourite room in the house?

I love my summer room/kitchen.

 

How does your home reflect any passions or interests?

I love interior design & fashion.

 

What are your favourite items in the home?

I love my big bespoke dining table. Love having the family round.

 

When you moved into your house was it the finished article or was it a project?

My home was a project.

 

What renovation and decorating have you done?

We have opened out some walls. I only have doors on the toilet & bathrooms.

 

Have you had any DIY or styling disasters?

No disasters, but I did redo my tv cabinet.

 

What is your top home styling tip?

My tip is to be fresh & airy. You can mix whites & colour.

 

Is there anything in your home that you couldn’t live without?

My big bar

 

They say that every home tells visitors a story about who lives there. What do you think your home says about you?

My home says I’m very sociable & love to entertain.

 

 

The Home Edit

 

Lived-in or showhome?

I like a showroom look

 

If you could only paint your walls one colour, which one would it be?

White

 

What is your pet hate when it comes to your own or other’s homes?

Dark rooms

 

Favourite front door colour?

Green

 

Carpet or Floorboards?

Floorboards

 

Kitchen table dining or formal dining room?

Both

 

High gloss or rustic?

Rustic

 

Wallpaper or Brick Walls?

Both wallpaper and brick

 

Want More?

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Catch up with Stevie's instagram account here. It's well worth a look