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I can always find something to upcycle!

Feature Renée Green Photos David Giles Styling Charlotte Coward-Williams
The Sofa.com sofa is one of Sally’s favourite items and the cushions are a collection from local homeware store, Cosi Homewares, along with HomeSense, Zara Home and H&M Home. ‘These are my go-to shops for good quality and great value home accessories. The pretty coloured lights are from Cable & Cotton’

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