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I hesitated painting my bedroom black for such a long time. When I finally took the plunge (it's just paint for goodness sake), I actually loved it and wondered why the heck I didn't do it long ago. Brilliant article, I couldn't agree more. The more fearless, the more interesting the space.

Oooh I wrote almost the same post just yesterday!! ;) Nice to know we're all on the same page and couldn't agree with you more about cleaning the windows!! On those dreary days, every little bit of light certainly helps!

http://blog.appliancesonline.co.uk/home/how-to-12-steps-to-a-winter-home-refresh

Lovely, so intimate and cool. I painted my bedroom black and love the look...

http://gettingitswoonworthy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/the-art-of-pose-photo-shoot-and-bedroom.html

There is still much to do to complete it but I love the look of warm wood against it. These are gorgeous examples of how to do black right!

As shocking as it might seem for some, I've dropped writing Christmas cards from my 'must-do' list. As nice as it is to receive a card in the post, most of my friends and family are on Facebook and I already know what's going on in their lives. It just feels like a formality that's no longer in synch with our lives. I failed to do it last year and I felt terrible until I realised that no one even noticed. This year, it was a conscious decision and I can't tell you how relieved I am that it's no longer a task that stresses me out! I also do all my shopping via the internet from mid November and by the first week in December, it's finished! Oh the relief! ;) They are all wrapped and under the tree already while my mates are still fighting the crowds! Works for me!

Fabulous makeover. Definitely check out the whole post, lots to admire and lots to take away for inspiration on getting a big budget look without spending loads! Wonderful job!

I love the muted colour pallette and the mixed metals. This isn't a style that I'd necessarily emulate in my own home but it certainly looks pretty.

Like those you featured and other commenters, my biggest splurge was a custom made velvet chesterfield sofa. It was something I waited for 2 years to purchase and didn't scrimp on anything (feather wrapped cushions? Yes please). It's been totally worth it and it's transformed my living room and it's wonderfully comfortable and the quality is really quite stunning.

There's nothing else in my place that even comes close to that indulgence which is fine - I look for bargains, reuse & repurpose where I can, thrift, ebay etc - but having something really special like that just makes me feel a bit more like a grown up ;) (even if I am in my 30s *cough*).