{"id":1548,"date":"2016-12-28T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1548"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:59","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:59","slug":"year-in-review-2016-on-the-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/year-in-review-2016-on-the-blog","title":{"rendered":"Year in Review: 2016 on the Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design<\/p>\n

The week between Christmas and New Year always feels like a good time for reflection. As well as looking forward to the New Year and making goals, I like to think back over the past year.<\/p>\n

Today, I looked back over the past 12 months of blogging. After more than two and half years (and 140+ posts), it\u2019s really interesting to see how my ideas and inspirations have changed over time. Here are some of my favourite posts from 2016:<\/p>\n

Five Ways to Beat the January Blues<\/a>: Tips that remain relevant even a year later. January is always a cold, dark and slightly miserable month. I\u2019m going to take some of my own advice and be proactive this year, banishing the blues before January even arrives.<\/p>\n

A Visual Guide to Pattern Mixing<\/a>: 2017 will see even more wild and wonderful prints and patterns. Learn how to blend them into your existing interior scheme with this post.<\/p>\n

Five Common Decorating Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them<\/a>: Want to avoid blowing your budget, making rush decisions and choosing the wrong lighting? Read this post.<\/p>\n

Interior Design Risks Worth Taking<\/a>: Some rules are worth breaking. This blog post reveals the interior design risks that always pay off.<\/p>\n

Trend Alert: Desert Inspired Interiors<\/a>: I\u2019m not exactly a dedicated follower of interior trends, but this deeply rustic look really appealed to me. Think vintage textiles, weathered leather, muted colour schemes and lots of cacti.<\/p>\n

Finding Inspiration<\/a>: A very comprehensive list of where to go when you need a hit of creative inspiration, a dose of motivation or just want to look at some gorgeous pictures.<\/p>\n

4 Inspiring Home Offices to Borrow Ideas From<\/a>: More and more people work from home (even if it\u2019s just a few hours a week). Create a work space that inspires productivity by borrowing ideas from four beautiful home offices.<\/p>\n

How to Create an Outdoor Space You can Use Year-Round<\/a>: If you\u2019re looking out at a slightly neglected garden right now, this post is for you. Because yes; you should be able to make use of your outdoor space even in December.<\/p>\n

Project in Progress: Grass Roots Office Refurb<\/a>: One of my biggest projects this year was a wonderful office refurb in Bath. Check out the posts to see pictures of this bright and colourful space.<\/p>\n

Tips for Giving Your Dining Room the Wow Factor<\/a>: Ideas for creating an entertaining space that will wow your family and impress your guests. Make your dining room refurb a 2017 resolution.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to extend a big thanks to all who read here. I hope you have a very happy and healthy 2017!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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