Sea Salt, Basil, Persian Lime and Jersey New Potatoes with Mint may sound like they belong in a savory dish. But, if you’ve ever tasted Rococo's distinctive range of chocolates you’ll know that these delectable flavours are what makes the company stand apart from the average choc company. And oh what a delicious chocolate brand it is. ACHICA Living caught up with Chantal to find out a little more about this mouth-watering brand and its Chocolate School (definitely no sick notes and bunking off there)...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 20th, 2012
ACHICA Living chats to designer Ashley Hicks to find out what makes him tick. We discuss his legendary father David Hicks, Ashley's love of tribal and Renaissance art and his penchant for watching episodes of How I Met Your Mother with his daughters...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 18th, 2012
Step inside this stunning Victorian home in west London, which has been lovingly restored by interior designer Dean Keyworth and Gavin Hilton. Take the tour now...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 18th, 2012
If your décor, and your mood for that matter, is feeling a little rough around the edges after the hubbub of the festive season, there’s no need to sacrifice your precious time to get everything back in shape. Just focus on adding a few small design touches now, which you can add to over the following months, and you’ll reap the benefits - before you know it your home will look so unexpectedly transformed that you’ll be double taking when you walk through the door at night, to check you’ve entered the ri...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 18th, 2012
There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to successfully reclaim the space in your home after the festive season. But, once the tree has been taken down, all the Quality Streets eaten and the decorations put away for another year, things can sometimes look a little drab, as if something is missing. But, there are lots of simple ways to perk up your style and make your home feel fresh again using a few key fixtures and fittings. Here’s a few suggestions to inspire you…
Get fresh with a candle fetish
Candles are a very perso...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 14th, 2012
Liven up your garden with colour and song this winter by inviting your local birds to a tasty feast of nuts and treats, washed down with some cool, clean water. This is a great time for a spot of twitching, since birds are easier to see when plants are stripped bare of their leafy camouflage, and you may be surprised at the number of different species that pay you a visit at this time of year. Here's how to get the party started...
First, set up a bird café, with an assortment of feeders and smorgasbord...
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Posted by Zia Allaway, Garden Expert, ACHICA Living
January 14th, 2012
With spring just around the corner, now’s a great time to let the fabrics in your home get in on the big trend this season - BOLD colour. Fuchsia pinks, lime greens and crisp whites mix well to add a refreshing sense of spring to any room. Cushions with these punchy hues work well together and adding one here and there is the perfect way to revamp a dull space in an instant.
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
January 13th, 2012
Just like a jar of Colman’s, mustard is hot this season. And just like a jar of Colman’s, a little goes a long way, serving to pep up more neutral colours with a little bit of a fiery accent. Seasonal colour trends are often slightly frustrating – it can be hard to drop them into an already established interiors scheme – but this moody, dusky yellow is surprisingly versatile, going with everything from red to blue, white to grey. It warms up neutral palettes, and tones down more vibrant ones, it is subtly sophisticated...View more
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Posted by Pip McCormac
January 11th, 2012
So the tree is in a dried up heap in the garden, the decorations have been stashed back up in the loft and the house is looking a little bare. Nice isn’t it! When the decs come down your house always looks tidy and clutter free. So, this year why not set your home some New Year’s resolutions to keep it looking its best?
1. Get the interior designer look...
Is it time to replace your curtains or even just a cushion or two? If so January is the time to do it. These simple changes will give your whole living room a completely new look. Check out the latest Spr...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
January 9th, 2012
Bored of the New Year detox already? We are too. Afterall, a little sweet treat really can't hurt. To get us through the week, we're going to satisfy our sweet craving with a bite-size Hope & Greenwood Nougat Cluster. You can have fun trying the easy recipe here...
Nougat Clusters by Miss Hope
Makes 8 whoppers and takes 15 minutes to make: plus setting time.
'In this really simple but delightful recipe, Rice Krispies, creamy milk chocolate, sour cherries, pecans and white...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 9th, 2012
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