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Elle Hervin

@elle_the_home_bird

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Journalist • Author • Vintage Interiors • Content Creator • Writing on Substack • Order my book The Home Bird
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Things I'd do again and again to create that layered vintage English aesthetic 😍.* vintage fabrics* open shelving in the kitchen* layered lighting* patterned furniture * bold colours* collect quirky pieces* books, books and more booksvintage interiors, home décor, home library, bookshelves, whimsical décor, colourful homes, patterned cushions, by @elle_the_home_bird

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My little library has been holding a secret...It's now home to my first ever book! A lifelong dream fulfilled ✍️🥹. Over the last year, I've been working on the most beautiful interiors book, and now it's published and out there in the world! The Home Bird - Creating Joyful Interiors Where Old Meets New not only tells my own very personal story about why I created the home I have, but also includes the stories behind some incredibly beautiful and inspirational homes.I worked with an amazing publisher, photographers and creative team to bring my vision to life, and I couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved.You can get your hands on a signed copy by clicking the link in my bio (the first link is for signed copies, available for shipping worldwide, and there are also links for the USA, Australia and New Zealand).Immense gratitude to my publisher @alison.starling and literary agent @meganstaunton at @bergstrom.studio without whom all of this wouldn't have been possible. by @elle_the_home_bird

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My proudest moment yet... I wrote a book! ✍️ This has been almost 18 months in the making and I am absolutely thrilled to announce the release of The Home Bird - Creating Joyful Interiors Where Old Meets New, a very special book that combines inspirational interiors from some incredibly talented homeowners and their deeply personal stories.I have wanted to write a book since I was around 8 years old and this lifelong dream of mine has finally come true. But it would not have been possible without an incredible team behind me at @octopus_books_ and my wonderful photographers @emmalewisphotographer and @hannahpuechmarinYou can pre-order personalised and signed copies of my book now by clicking the link in my bio, from a wonderful independent book store who ship globally. You can also order online at Amazon and other book stores but if you want a signed copy, make sure you order from Forum Books (the first link in my Linktree in my bio).Pre-orders are SO important for a first-time author so if you buy just one book this weekend, please make it mine! 🙏 Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support 📚✍️. by @elle_the_home_bird

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Now, don't get me wrong 😅... I love Pinterest as much as the next person but...an individual home is built on more than just a Pinterest board. Real character comes from things YOU love, things that make it a bit weird, whimsical or just different. Those things can't always be found on a pin you save.vintage interiors, modern vintage décor, paint colours, whimsical homes, interior inspiration, home design by @elle_the_home_bird

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Inspiration for your home, from mine... I hope you like it 😊.If a modern vintage aesthetic is something you want to achieve, with cosy layered interiors, with a mix of old and new, plus a little colour along the way, then you've come to the right place 😉. by @elle_the_home_bird

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What's the secret to a 'successful' home? This audio sums it up for me 🙌.Home should be somewhere that feels safe, nurturing and peaceful. Filling my home full of things that mean something to me help create that feeling. So, it's not about a 'perfect' aesthetic as such, but yes, being in a space that is filled with things that make me happy makes it joyful. And lots and lots of flowers help 😂🙌💐.modern vintage home, colourful interiors, interior design, UK content creator, beautiful homes, décor, whimsical décor, home library, kitchen design, paint colours, period property, old house charm,Audio featuring the wise words of Nina Campbell by @elle_the_home_bird

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Don't look now if you like a clutter-free home 😅. The minimalist life was never going to be for me! Curated clutter, a layered aesthetic, cosy interiors; call it whatever you want, I. Just. Love. Stuff.In other news, I've had two exciting deliveries this week... both second-hand, both absolute bargains, and both pieces I've been hunting for for a long time. The best things are always, always worth the wait. Can't wait to share them with you soon!vintage interiors, colourful homes, flea market finds, thrifted home, modern vintage, home library, period property, charming interiors, old homes, English interiors, interiors content creator by @elle_the_home_bird

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When it doesn't match, you know you're doing it right 😉. Flea market finds and second-hand furniture mixed in with high street bargains; it just works 👌.The only caveat to this I'd say is to ensure there is a good balance between old and new and restricting your colour scheme, otherwise your spaces can start to feel a bit like a jumble sale!vintage interiors, collected home, bookshelves, cozy spaces, English interiors, English content creator, interior inspiration, home décor, colourful homes by @elle_the_home_bird

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The space that changed everything...Once a run-down cramped kitchen, it's now a cosy little library and dining room. If you'd like to know how we transformed this space, let me know in the comments. I'd love to share more details with you 📚.For tips and inspiration on creating a cosy, layered, and colourful home that FEELS good without the big budget or huge transformations, then follow along for lots more like this ✨️. old house charm, whimsical décor, home inspiration, vintage interiors, modern vintage home, colourful homes, design advice, period property renovation, paint colours, by @elle_the_home_bird

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You won't believe this... but I once hated blue! And then somewhere along the line it became one of my favourite colours 🤷‍♀️. I think finding the 'right' blue has a lot to do with it. I adore the colour of my living room; a beautiful heritage-style blue that feels warm even in our north-facing living room which doesn't get a lot of natural light.blue paint, benjamin moore, vintage interiors, period property, colourful homes, charming interiors, vintage living room, old houses, English interiors, interior décor by @elle_the_home_bird

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The one thing that changed everything... and it's not what you think.When a space feels 'off', it's sometimes because the colour scheme isn't working or there's no real focal point, but quite often it's something else entirely...Sometimes you simply need to take something away to make the space work... edit and edit again!I'm very good at filling my rooms 😅 but I've had to learn to stand back and then take one or two things out. It sounds overly simplistic but it really works.vintage interiors, design, home decor, colourful homes, home library, period property, charming homes, interior design by @elle_the_home_bird

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The secret is... to just keep on trying. It's taken me seven years to get things 'right' in my home and I'm still learning and my style is still evolving. Your home doesn't have to be 'finished' to feel good. If I shared our snagging list with you, you'd be asleep before you even reached halfway, it's that long 😅.I've learnt to sit on things, take my time with decisions and trust the journey (however clichéd that might sound!) 🙌.Any questions about décor, let me know in the comments ⬇️.vintage interiors, home décor, period property renovation, interior inspiration, home library, colourful interiors, vintage art, by @elle_the_home_bird

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