Tag: Interior Design

The Tiffany Suite by Tiffy Belle

The Tiffany Suite is on the first floor of the villa house, to the rear. It was once three badly laid out bedrooms. The new bathroom is one huge space and the bedroom area used to be two former rooms. It was a risk, since had it remained as three bedrooms, it would have possibly made more money. But it’s quality over quantity.

This suite has received 10/10 feedback from guests at the hotel. Particularly with honeymooners and special occasions. There was never a huge budget to furnish the hotel as the funding came from the sale of my small terrace house in Leeds. And finding workmen during lockdown etc, was a bloody nightmare. I did however spend more than I wanted on the french style bed, drawers and bedside table in this room.

The glass table and two dining chairs chairs were on sale at FAB Interiors. I love them. The artwork is mostly from charity shops, apart from a couple of prints I just had to have in the room. And whatever bedding I have in here, it works as the decor is neutral. I can highly recommend ‘Egyptian Cotton’ by ‘Dulux’. It’s just so earthy and neutral. Although the king brand of all paints is ‘Farrow and Ball’. Dulux comes a close second for interiors. And I always take a matt finish.

Bold colours date so quickly and will make a space shrink in. It’s best to stay safe if you like a lot of prints and patterned textiles. But then … I do love wallpaper as you will see with other projects. Prints or paper, there’s a balance. The Tiffany Suite is prints and with the feminine. Holistic womb talk. Empowered by our softer flow. It was always my dream to deliver children in the tub here. Maybe that’s something, somewhere, for the future. Water and a space of love = life abundance.

The bathroom is indeed lush. Initially, I didn’t want the huge relaxation tub, but it was in clearance and when it arrived they just left it on the pavement outside. I urgently called my son who drove from Leeds and we had to smash a wall down just to get it in the building. There are many tales about the formation of this little guest house by the sea. It’s been a journey of a life time. Truly, it has. And I am grateful to have met so many colourful people and animals along the way so far. In particular Buddy the dog, Billy the cat, then Percy and Gloria the seagulls. All of which I rescued (as they also saved a part of me.) One needs the other. Rescue and Healing. Real life values are completeness and rescue work helps us respect the intricate nature of life at its best.

The Tiffany Suite is such a light and airy room with a gorgeous feel to it. As with all the hotel, there’s loads of crystals beneath the floorboards and I believe they play a big part in energy enhancement. The place is full of love and happy vibes, best felt by the wonderful guests for which I will never forget.

Tiffy Belle. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper

The Kitty Snug by Tiffy Belle

The Kitty Snug is a space to the rear of the villa house (on the first floor) that lacks natural daylight, due to an extension that obscures the sun, so rather than resolve that with bright lights, I fed the vibe with a cosy snug (CAVE) like feel. Nothing matches. It never does. But it all gets along. And it’s always nice to swap bedding around to give the space a new feel with the seasons.

Standard white duvet covers bore the hell out of me. I like a bit of quirk. You can even find a fabulous choice of good quality bedding in supermarkets. You don’t have to spend a lot to give a room that unique quality. Never worry too hard about co-ordinating. Stick with a desired palette, but try keeping to no more than three leading colours and you can only work wonders!

Although when I first styled this room, the bedding was a black and gold leopard print. So now the sofa does look a little out of place. But it could easily transform back. I just wanted a change for the summer, and cat-inspired textiles are limited. So there’s a bit of a colour clash going on here, but the guests like it. So that’s fine.

And here’s my original palette and you may ask why there’s a reindeer in the picture since it’s the Kitty Snug? Well, it was Christmas!

Tiffy Belle. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper

Tiffy’s Place Blackpool. 7 uniquely designed rooms and suites by Tiffy Belle.

Tiffy’s Place in South Shore, Blackpool was a derelict guest house that needed some care. I acquired the building before it went to auction by making a low offer to the vendors, which was accepted. The project took nearly three years to finish. A lot of planning. Blood. Sweat. Tears. A labour of love. All taking place through lockdown and bereavement. Today, Tiffy’s Place is a high spec award-winning guest house. It is fully licensed with superb reviews across authentic booking channels. Returning guests and luxury spaces maintained to the highest standards. Accredited with Stay Blackpool and Visit Blackpool.

A mixture of nostalgia where community, charity shops and collectible outlets meet local suppliers and brands. Each room comes together like a family. An eclectic mix of the old and new.

I never really plan how I want a room to look on completion. It’s a journey of my essence and findings in that moment. So really, it’s about the energetic value of creative spirit, mixed with the aesthetic overall appeal, forever evolving. It’s very much a personal thing. It is not influenced by others. It is more about what’s available when I put it out to the universe. I always find exactly what’s needed. I guess it’s like baking the perfect cake and decorating for the occasion. In the case of this project, for guest satisfaction. That they feel a sense of peacefulness.

I am very proud of this assignment. Not just for me, but also my late Father. For whom I promised that no matter what, I would not give up. It’s been a joyous journey. The anticipated negativity within a small majority of onlookers has only made me more focused. I am determined to retain my unique ways.

South Shore, Blackpool is a strong, diverse and resilient community. I have been very proud to be a part of it. Albeit quietly. My aim, to deliver something special. Mission Accomplished. With credit to all who helped. Danielle, Gee, James, Colin and others who took part in the renovation. A little bit of untold history. The best stories are often by those who walked in the rain before the glory of rainbows. For nature is our best inspiration. That and the community.

It’s my sacred canvas of crafting with true intention. Though being original may not give us financial wealth. Yet a deeper sense of accomplishment, one of soul purpose, is priceless. I am sure you will agree with me when I tell you this. Being altruistic is perfectly priceless. And for those discovered, the credit is to their quality of life improved. But we should not stop crafting when life becomes tough. The good folk strive hardest for self improvement.

This is not a flattering photo of me. It was a few days after losing my Dad. During Covid and I had arrived back in Blackpool to get things done. I can still remember how broken I was inside but glad to be home. Fortunately I had no idea what was ahead of me. I had been through enough turmoil during these times or so I believed. But … I did it, Dad!

Tiffy Belle. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper