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    by Louisa Sugden

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    Space to breathe - Thistlewood Cottage, Brancaster.
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Jan 27
    • 2 min

    Space to breathe - Thistlewood Cottage, Brancaster.

    I've visited lots of holiday cottages and I've realised that I have a set of criteria which would make me want to stay. It's all in the...
    5 design decisions to make a Historical Building Consultant Happy
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Oct 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    5 design decisions to make a Historical Building Consultant Happy

    How can I possibly add a kitchen extension to my elegantly knackered 17th century home without it looking out of place and disjointed? ...
    Easter Tablescape; Mr McGregor's Garden
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Apr 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Easter Tablescape; Mr McGregor's Garden

    Knowing that my COVID Easter table would have empty chairs around it this year made me want to pull out all the stops and make it magical...
    Hingham's Hidden Gem; Bank House Norfolk
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Mar 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Hingham's Hidden Gem; Bank House Norfolk

    Interior Styling and photography is one of my greatest pleasures. Thankfully Norfolk and the surrounding counties are blessed with many...
    What makes a forever home?  Top 3 things which make a forever home?
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Mar 7, 2021
    • 4 min

    What makes a forever home? Top 3 things which make a forever home?

    What makes a forever home? It is more than just a house to live in. A home is a place which offers safety, comfort, warmth & familiarity.
    Interior Design Spotlight; Entrance/Cinema Room - Pallet Wood Shutters
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Interior Design Spotlight; Entrance/Cinema Room - Pallet Wood Shutters

    Ever since we’ve moved into Starre Corner I knew I wanted internal window shutters. I’m not a fan of curtains and I like the practical util
    Falling in love again by overcoming objections
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Jan 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Falling in love again by overcoming objections

    Before disposing with interior itemsI generally tend to move it around, repurpose it or enhance it. It's all about overcoming objections.
    Coastal Living; Gardener's Cottage, Blakeney, Norfolk.
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Nov 19, 2019
    • 2 min

    Coastal Living; Gardener's Cottage, Blakeney, Norfolk.

    It’s always a treat visiting beautiful homes to style and photograph and visiting Gardener’s Cottage in Blakeney, Norfolk was no...
    Escape to the Country; Spinks Nest, Hunworth, Norfolk, UK
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Oct 29, 2019
    • 3 min

    Escape to the Country; Spinks Nest, Hunworth, Norfolk, UK

    If I think of my perfect weekend retreat away there is very little I desire other than comfort, warmth and a little bit of luxury. I’d...
    Defining my Starre Corner style
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Sep 24, 2019
    • 3 min

    Defining my Starre Corner style

    One of the biggest challenges of creating my forever home at Starre Corner has been to define my style in what feels like a definitive...
    Styling at Starre Corner Workshop
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Mar 25, 2019
    • 1 min

    Styling at Starre Corner Workshop

    Join me at Starre Corner for a day of styling. Whether you are looking to learn how to style for your own business of would like to...
    March 2019 Book Club: Book Review - Natural Living Style by Selena Lake
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Mar 20, 2019
    • 4 min

    March 2019 Book Club: Book Review - Natural Living Style by Selena Lake

    In January 2019 @harpcottage and me, @louisaatstarrecorner launched a book club with a difference. Each month we carefully select an...
    This is my Home
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Feb 13, 2019
    • 4 min

    This is my Home

    As part of #myconsideredbooks Book Club I have just reviewed Natalie Walton's first interiors book - This is Home. Throughout the book...
    Daily Decor Detail - Questions and Answers
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Nov 9, 2018
    • 3 min

    Daily Decor Detail - Questions and Answers

    This week I've been a guest host on @dailydecordetail's Instagram account. It's been a thrill to be part of it and getting to choose...
    The Art of Elegantly Knackered
    Louisa at Starre Corner
    • Oct 26, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Art of Elegantly Knackered

    For many years friends and family have admired my style and said that I have a definite unique look. I haven't really understood these...

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