Tag: renovation

The She Room by Tiffy Belle

The She Room is on the top floor. It’s part of the original extension. A very comfortable space with a warm, wrap around feel to it.

As with all the rooms I put lots of crystals beneath the floorboards during the renovation. The She Room had the most. It felt like such a feminine space. It has a double walk in shower with a power shower. And I love the Moroccan style mosaic tiling below the window across the entire lower wall.

At first I painted this a dark purple. But it showed every small chip and dent. It quickly became tatty. So I used some silver wallpaper I had invested for another job. Unfortunately, I couldn’t reach my regular DIY expert at that time. I resorted to a friend of a friend. He did not do the best job in terms of wallpapering. I was so excited to see the finished product. I had already paid him £450.00 rather foolishly. In belief he had done as good a job as I had been convinced. But on entering the room (now silver) it looked like a four year old had tried to decorate it. I quickly sourced some edging tape. I pushed the corner paper into the wall. I edged all around it with the tape. Eventually it took shape.

I found the large ethnic prints in FAB Interiors. I decided to buy them because they would brighten the walls. They also would bring the remaining artifact in the room to a consistent theme. There’s an adorable retro table and chair in the room too! A nostalgic feel together with some calming ambiance. All in all I was happy with the end result! And from this room you get to see the real lives of local seagulls and all their shenanigans. Blackpool is a magical town. The sky. The Irish Sea. The birds. The alleys. It’s changed my life forever. No regrets to find this place. Well, actually … I think Blackpool found me. Thank You.

Tiffy Belle. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper

The Chill Out Room by Tiffy Belle

It is the hardest thing to put into written word or an image, the magic a space can hold, such as my lounge area at the Guest House. It’s full of light and innocent magic. The wall mural was lovingly crafted by a dear friend of mine Seca One. Seca is an exceptional grafitti artist who is Blackpool born and bred. I felt honoured when he agreed to work with me.

The wall art is the lotus flower with a backdrop of pastels. The entire room consists of salvaged and second hand furniture. There’s windows each end of the long and large space. The counter is the original from when I walked into the house. I have witnessed confessions of true love in this space. Marriage proposals. Engagements. Happiness across all genders. It was an area that manifested pure magic. Danielle my former housekeeper, kindred spirit and hard working mum of three bought this whole concept alive with me. And although the design was all my own making. The inspiration and energy.

The love and endurance through such challenging times, and the grafting level of cleanliness. The fond memories of something so beautiful, I am humbled to know Danielle. Her partner Gee and their well kept children. No person should ever judge poverty until they have lived and walked amongst it. The Guest house, a dwelling for those who work hard to enter and experience by agreement the positivity within the walls and foundation put together with teamwork and respect.

The tables are dated, but they were from Golden Sands (over the road). And the metal chairs I purchased from Tender Paws Cat Rescue. The old dresser I sort of painted in a hurry, and like many bits about the place, I sourced it for £100 from The Regent Emporium in town. The Regent is probably the most magnificent building full of collectables and vintage furniture in the world! And it has revived the old cinema, there’s a marvellous cafe there too.

But anyway … as I say, the lounge area at the hotel is not so aesthetically pleasing with images, as actually being in the space. You can visit a room based on perception and be hugely disappointed. But with my designs, the photography does not do them justice. I don’t think it helps I do them all myself with a mobile phone and often, not a lot of a time and poor lighting.

Finally folks, a bit more about Seca. And his frankful account of a brave journey toward success following drug abuse and depression. He’s now an international artist recognised by prolific names in the world of street art. With respect.

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