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Jo&Co Home

2014-12-20T05:03:00.001-08:00

So it's been a whole year since I last posted on my blog!! But to be honest, having a baby and setting up a shop has been rather time consuming. Not to mention that we're renovating our own house so yet again 2014 has been rather busy.

So in saying that, it's time (unfortunately) to call it a day on Daisyspotter. Thanks to my lovely followers, if you wish to continue following me then please take a look at www.joandcohome.com where you'll see a link to my instagram and Facebook accounts. I may even start a Jo&Co Home blog next year. So thanks again, I'll see you on the other side!!

Jo xxx

Renovation of Bodhi's Beach Hut

2013-12-13T06:25:00.001-08:00

Well, as ever…life has been pretty hectic for us so yet again my poor little blog has been left to its own devices for a while. But that’s not to say that things can’t change. We have managed to complete so many huge projects this year, one being the development of our Cornish holiday home near Padstow. I previously had a post on the progress of our renovation, but I can happily now report that (after a rather long time) we’re done!! The property has gone live on Homeway and you can now book for 2014, yey!!! I do hope that you like the way in which I’ve decorated the property and we would be delighted to hear from you if you fancy a holiday in sunny Cornwall next year.

Further to this, another huge project is in its development which my husband and I are super excited about. We’re opening our first interior store next Spring 2014 in Cornwall. It’s such an exciting time for us and I’ll be able to show you how we’re getting on with its development when we get the keys in January. So watch this space!! My husband will be making all his own furniture which has been a dream of his for years, so it’s going to be an exciting year ahead.

And lastly, one even bigger project that we’ve taken on is the arrival of our baby son next March!!! Yey!!! How on earth are we going to fit all this is in, I hear you cry! God knows…we we’re up for the challenge. I can’t wait to meet our new little arrival, its such an exciting time and as much as our lives are a complete whirlwind, I wouldn’t change it for the world. I am one incredibly happy bunny. Love to you all, and I’ll be in touch very soon . xx

2013-09-18T09:35:00.001-07:00

So true...but there's so much more to look forward to :-) x

My Dream Kitchen

2013-09-02T05:39:00.004-07:00

Sometimes, when I'm in need of some interior inspiration I go straight to 1st Option Locations as their properties are to absolutely die for. But when I last looked, I was just over the moon the find this beautiful house which I read about in Living etc earlier this year. At that time, I tore these pictures out for my scrap book (and stuffed them under my husbands nose to say 'this is the kitchen I want') but I'm absolutely thrilled to see that 1st Option provide so many wonderful images showing this kitchen from all angles. Its so beautifully finished and I love the deep green/ blue cabinets against the white panelling too. Amazing! Its naughty to steal someones look but hey - who's gonna know? ;-) Enjoy!

Upcott Farm Luxury Cottages

2013-08-16T09:07:00.000-07:00

images via upcott farm

The one thing I love about my husband and I renovating our holiday cottage, is that I’m allowed to spend a ridiculous amount of time on the internet searching for other inspirational holiday accommodation around the country. I love everything about ‘getting away’ and I’d rather spend my very last penny on a beautiful hotel room than on a designer handbag, that’s for sure! So in my recent quest for beautiful accommodation, I came across these wonderful cottages at Upcott Farm. How dreamy? I would just love an excuse to holiday here and as it’s not so far away…maybe it could be a great meeting place for future get togethers with friends. I love everything about these cottages, and I’d oh so love to live in a completely white house. But sometimes, I feel so stuck between living in a completely colourful home, and one that’s just as these are. Serene, soft and oh so calm. Is there a balance somewhere in between? Hopefully I’m trying to achieve that with our home, which by the way, is so close to being finished. I can’t wait to share it with you. Take care, and have a wonderful weekend. x

The Webb Street Company, Cornwall

2013-07-03T10:16:00.001-07:00

www.thewebstreetcompany.co.uk

Photography: James Ram

I went into the most delightful store yesterday in the coastal town of Fowey, Cornwall. How lovely it is to see such wonderful brands in Cornwall, some being my favourites such as Falcon Enamelware and Hooper and Shaw prints...I think I even spied some delights from Fog Linen Works too! The store has been fitted out so beautifully, and that's all down to the incredibly talented duo at Millard&Flo. I can't wait to go again, maybe I could use our visiting friends as an excuse! I can see it now, ' oooh...have you been to Fowey before? We just have to go....' hehe.

Scandinavian Home

2013-05-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

So its been a while you could say, but I have a huge excuse...planning a wedding is exactly an easy task on top of a full time job. But hey, it was an amazing experience and I wouldn't regret the time I dedicated towards it for a second. We both had the most amazing day of our lives! But now we're home (after being honeymooned) I can dedicate some more of my time to another true love...interiors. As my first married post, I'd like to share with you this beautiful Scandinavian home. Rustic, white with a vintage flair. When can I move in? More images can be found via Style Files. Enjoy! x

Renovation of our Cornish Holiday Cottage

2013-04-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Before...

Getting there...

5 months later...

So...now the weather is starting to change, I've decided its about time I addressed the long awaited job of decorating our holiday cottage back in Cornwall. As usual, things have taken us a lot longer than expected, but I'm proud to say that we've come a long way. Since the first days of knocking down walls and adding extensions, we're finally feeling 'comfortable'. Now the fun can really begin, and I can start to source all the pretty things to fill our lovely new home with. Below are some before and after shots, some change hey? We've still a way to go, but we're hoping by Christmas we'll be finished and our house will be available to rent. Holiday by the beach anyone? xx

My Hen Party at Watergate Bay!

2013-04-01T12:13:00.000-07:00

images via Watergate Bay Hotel

Hi everyone! Gosh - its scary how quickly time flies but at least I've managed to find a few minutes to post about one of my favourite places, Watergate Bay! I couldn't believe it when all my gorgeous girlfriends travelled to Cornwall so we could spend my Hen Party in this gorgeous hotel. Twelve of us enjoyed the relaxation of the Swim Club and treated ourselves to champagne and facials. It was truly divine and worth every single penny. I love Watergate Bay so much, that my fiance and I plan to stay here the night before our wedding - so super excited! So if you ever want to visit Cornwall in style - this is the place to stay. xxx

White Apartment in Amsterdam

2013-02-27T07:12:00.000-08:00

images via Bolig Magasinet

I'm not sure why, but some houses really make me stop and stare. This home is certainly one those. Is it the pure white walls, or the splashes of colour? The quirky prints or just everything together? I'm not so sure, but I know that this home is truly unique and it makes my heart skip a beat. Just gorgeous!

Ikea Family

2013-01-31T13:44:00.002-08:00

If you're anything like me, you'll love looking at amazing houses.

I’m incredibly nosey and I just can’t help but peek a look through people’s front doors and windows to see how they’ve decorated their homes inside. Naughty I know! So you can imagine the pure indulgence I get from just going online and taking a look inside the world’s most desirable homes. But what’s amazing, is that it doesn’t actually have to be amazing! Or huge for that matter or even incredibly expensive. I just love homes that have character and a sense of effortless style. This property is one of those for sure. I love how Asa has just used her own style to make her home such a fun and creative place to be. For more amazing and inspirational homes (with fun and character) then you must visit Ikea Family. Enjoy! x

Tine Kjeldsen

2013-01-12T01:07:00.001-08:00

source: www.desiretoinspire.net

Happy New Year everyone! Sorry for my very slow start to 2013. Things have been (as ever) rather busy but today I thought I'd share my love and affection for Tine Kjeldsen. In my heart, I would love to own an interiors store, and there's a possibility that this isn't far off! But in the meantime I'm collecting my favourite designers so that I'm fully prepared for that day. Tine K would be the first designer I'd love to have on my shelves. I love everything about the brand and her actual home makes me love her even more. How beautiful! You can buy Tine K online as well at http://www.tinekhome.com/

Industrial Lighting

2012-11-14T03:15:00.000-08:00

I just love industrial style lighting and as part of our home renovation I've been searching high and low for the perfect style. Don't you just love these above? I've bought the bottom right hand image for our bedroom, aren't they lovely? We've also sourced some amazing old shipping lights for our decking outside. The above lights come from the following stores, but Ebay is also a great place to find such a fantastic lighting. Happy sourcing!

Baileys Home and Garden, Skinflint Lighting, Geoffrey Harris, Garden Trading, Rocket St George

Julius Vita Drommer

2012-11-13T02:15:00.001-08:00

Gosh...what a find! In my usual perusal of something a little bit different, I came across this beautiful shop called Julius Vita Drommer and I just had to share it with you. I absolutely love everything in her store...if only I could just wander in and browse around. Sigh. But all is not lost, you can buy online. Wohoooo!

Images are from http://www.juliasvitadrommar.se/

Baileys Home and Garden

2012-11-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

If you're in search of rustic, vintage or plain and simple interiors then Baileys Home and Garden are amazing. And if you're ever near their store, then it's so worth a visit. I was blown away, and had bubbles of excitement as I walked around the beautiful barns. So inspiring! Even better, they have a lovely little cafe serving the most delicious cake and tea. Yum! x

Paul Massey's Cornish Home

2012-11-09T23:26:00.000-08:00

Wow, Paul has done it again! He's created a beautiful rustic beach house, situated in one of the sweetest Cornish fishing towns in the UK. I love how he collects industrial lighting and reclaimed furniture, yet makes them feel so luxurious at the same time. His interior style inspires me so much, I'm sure I'll be stealing a few of his ideas when decorating our holiday home here in North Cornwall. I can't wait to see what he does next! x

Images via Light Locations. Paul Massey's house tour can also be seen in June's edition of Living Etc. Also...a little bird has just told me that you book this property for your next holiday down in Cornwall. Take a peek at Unique Home Stays for availability.

Father Rabbit

2012-11-09T23:13:00.001-08:00

I recently came across the website Father Rabbit in my search of interiors for our new holiday cottage. I just love it!!! I absolutely adore the simplicity of all the products and how they all compliment each other so well. I'll definitely be treating myself to some rustic kitchen utensils and that powder blue bowl. How gorgeous? You must take a peek at their blog too. If you love white houses as much as me, then you'll be blown away. Enjoy! x

I'm missing Paper Source!

2012-10-23T06:17:00.000-07:00

One thing that I absolutely loved about being in the U.S was the access to the amazing store Paper Source. Oh my...I could spend just hours in here, in fact I could live here. The beautiful cards, papers, books and decoration workshops made me spin! I was full of excitement and beaming from ear to ear. I couldn't possibly leave without treating myself to the wonderful book Handmade Weddings and also a Paper Source personalised stamp which we will use for all our wedding stationary. You can buy online, and I believe they ship all over the world but it doesn't even compare to the excitement of being in store. I'm can't wait for the day they launch a London store, that would be amazing!

A Tour of California...

2012-10-15T20:01:00.001-07:00

So, I've decided. It's great to travel. Not only do I feel like I'm a world away from home, but I also feel so inspired by this very different culture around me. In just a short time I feel different in a way I can't explain. All I know (and I must admit, I have very little travelling experience in comparison to most) is that I not only appreciate and admire this country for what it is, but I also get a sense of appreciation for our home. And that's the best bit. It's amazing to go away, but its even better to realise why you love the country you are from.

We're having an amazing time, and my fiancé and I are set to hit San Francisco tomorrow for the first time. I'm already beside myself with excitement. I can't wait to witness those beautiful Victorian houses, and the rows on rows of food markets. But I also know, in 5 nights time we'll be home, in our own bed with our very much missed dog by our side. It's good to miss home once in a while. Wouldn't you agree?

So it's been quite a year...

2012-10-12T18:48:00.000-07:00

As you may know (or maybe not if you've not visited my blog before...) but I've had a rather hectic year. In January I embarked on setting up my new company in North Cornwall, but little did I know of the events that were about to take place. First off, my boyfriend (at the time) and I bought our new home in March, with huge dreams and plans on how we were going to renovate it. Secondly, (and little to my knowledge) my boyfriend then proposed at the end if March which totally blew my mind and I ever since I've been acting like a one of those girls who look sickingly happy, boring for most people I know! So on top of wedding planning and renovating a house I was then asked to 'up my days' working at a design studio in Falmouth. All in all...it's quite obvious why I've had such little time to get my business going.

So, after much deliberation (and a little persuasive nudge from my fiance who obviously knows me better than I know myself) I have decided to ditch my business plans for another year. I'm rather gutted, but hey. It seems so silly to constantly feel guilty over something that doesn't even really exist. It's just best that it goes on hold for now until next year and we can then see where I am after our wedding.

But in the meantime, you maybe pleased to know that Daisypotter will be back up and running!! Yey! And if I'm to be totally honest I've missed it. I absolutely love my blog and was so sad to see it go, so I'm actually really happy to be back. I'll be updating my blog with our recent house renovation developments and as ever, I'll be featuring all those amazingly stylish people I find around the globe that totally inspire me.

I hope that everyone I deserted for a short while will be back to follow me again and I really look forward to hearing your thoughts on my posts. Also, if there are any designers or fellow bloggers out there that would like to feature on my blog then please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd love to hear
from you.

Best Wishes, Jo x

Toast - House & Home 2012

2012-03-09T02:04:00.000-08:00

As ever, I was searching the net last night to find some beautiful accessories to compliment our new home - and I must say, the Toast collection for Spring/ Summer 2012 is to die for. I love their natural, yet colourful approach, isn't it lovely? I'm tempted to buy a couple of silver trunks, and stack them to make the perfect side table, what do you think? I'm also going to treat myself to their coastal blue striped mugs, I love them! Take a peek as I'm sure you'll love the whole collection. Enjoy!

Home Inspiration from Quirky Interiors

2012-03-08T04:29:00.000-08:00

Hi! Yet again, so sorry for the lack of posts lately. Things have been rather hectic! As you may know, I'm in the middle of a build project and I have full responsibility of the interior. Amazing! As much as I'm over the moon - it's still a little daunting. When it's your own home, it's so hard to make that final decision on what to buy. But having come across the website Quirky Interiors, it's confirmed my thoughts on how to have our kitchen. As I'm sure you're aware, kitchens are probably one of the most expensive ways to blow your budget, so I've decided to go ahead with a homemade 'rough luxe' look. We'll be clambering around for old pieces of wood and hopefully it'll look amazing, we'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, take a peek around this store as you'll love it I'm sure. Enjoy! x

Ikea Family Live

2012-02-04T02:26:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely weekend? I received some very good news this week, so I'm very very excited! My boyfriend and I have managed to strike a deal on a beautiful home in North Cornwall, and we get to move in next month! The best bit? It's a total blank canvas that requires a lot of work, so I'm frantically searching for inspiration on how I'd like to it look and feel. This home on Ikea Family Live is gorgeous! If there's anyway we could make it look like this then I'd be over the moon. Hopefully...I'll be sharing with you all my new project, as it might be quite interesting to see it develop over the next year. I hope you all have a great weekend and I'll be in touch soon. x

An Australian Christmas

2011-12-27T00:12:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas. I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately, but I'm currently visiting my brother and his family out in Western Australia! We've had a wonderful Christmas, and the weather has been incredible. One of the things I most enjoy about coming here (apart from the amazing food and gorgeous beaches) is the inspiration I get from all the amazing stores that I've visited. They're so gorgeously decorated and I feel that I've picked up some great ideas which I'll most definitely be bringing home with me. What has been strange though, is celebrating Christmas day in such hot weather! The whole experience here is so different - and the way in which things have been decorated are so different from the way we decorate back home in the UK. I love the simplicity here and when I came across the recent magazine fetepress - the whole style just filled me with Christmas joy. Next year - no matter where I am, hot or cold - this will be style that I'll be taking home with me and wanting to replicate around my home. Enjoy this beautiful publication and I'll be in touch again in 2012! xxx

A Simple Christmas

2011-11-28T09:33:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how quickly this year has flown, and we're already turning our minds to Christmas shopping and decorating. It's such an exciting time of year and I love the fact there's so many wonderful home websites, dedicated to Christmas. In my search for the perfect Christmas house - this one in particular caught my eye. It looks so effortlessly simple and gorgeous! Why bother with glitter and tinsel when all you need is a rustic tree and some beautiful lighting. Simply wonderful.

Images: Lantliv