interiors – 🤍 Tiff 🤍

Belleva Video by Hilzy’s World.

I used to love making videos. Although, I was never any expert. But since I struggle with phones and the amount of hard drive required on a PC being too much expense, I let the past-time go.

A while ago I was contacted by a lady named Jane who asked if she could make a video of Belleva in conjunction with Stay Blackpool. The reason being, belleva house would be a good example of a newly refurbished hotel to help flagship Blackpool nationwide. by return, supporting all accomodation within the stay blackpool acredited brand.

I initially hesitated, since I considered it may offend the neighbours and I can’t be done with it anymore, but a video went ahead in general about the street, whilst I was out shopping, where Jane mentioned on the footage, she would return to see inside Belleva. Since the hotel was not fully completed, I did worry. But then I told myself, these things are great for progress. It did however ‘offend’ some of the neighbours. You just cannot win. The logic being obvious. Common sense, not so.

This weekend I had a lovely guest named Hilary, alongside Stewart (her husband) who saw the video about Belleva by Jane of Visit Fylde Coast which prompted them to book a break here. Hilary too has a media channel and asked if she could make a video during her break. I gave Hilary a blank canvas of the remaining vacant rooms and left her to it. I am always more than happy to leave empty rooms open for guests to take a look around. I am extremely relaxed about the place. Belleva Blackpool is a real home from home environment. Guests are welcome to dress a mannequin, sell their art here etc. Am completely approachable and open to suggestions. I want to learn from others. It is a joy! And we are already involved with several Northern Fundraisers that caught our eye. One of which being Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

This morning Hilzy’s World sent the video to me. I did not expect or ask for this privilege and am so very humble. Hilary had clearly gone to so much effort and put a great deal of love into the footage. It reminded me much of my younger self, when I used to craft film snippets, sharing my journey online. Hilary and Stewart are a lovely couple and it was so lovely to meet both of them. I believe Hilary has a really engaging and sincere tone. I have since watched a few of her videos and thoroughly enjoyed them. Well worth subscribing if you enjoy YouTube and kind characters with genuine opinion.

Spring is well and truly here. New beginnings and positive mindset. Here’s to a peaceful end to conflict on a global scale and those who suffer at the hands of hate, violence, weapons, ego, and power. What a worry. Love to ALL and may there be compromise in troubled areas of the globe. There is never a winner with war. The leaders have to stop escalation, even if that means surrender. With surrender comes debate. With cyber wars, chemical weapons and nuclear deterrents there can only be misery. Keep the civilians safe. Disarm. Stop.

Do not agitate a growing conflict. It achieves nothing. Taking sides can only cause hostility. Diffuse the Beehive. Stand back and sit round the table. Every conflict has a beehive. The oppressor and instigator. The problem maker. This is not a football match to give you something to cheer along. This conflict is an open ended game, that could end in global catastrophe. No more loss of innocent lives. It is always the humble who suffer the hardest. Politicians have bunkers. The rest of us don’t. Remember that. Stay Real. The suffering of the meek is not an action movie being played out on sites like Twitter. This is real evil on earth. There can be no winners. Every Mother mourns her children, regardless of region.

I thought a global pandemic may put things into perspective and make us all feel more grateful for what we often take for granted. But it seems to have brought out the worst in some.

BE ASHAMED.

Tiffany Belle Harper. X

March 22, 2022March 25, 2022 by Tiffany Belle Harper

craftiness and happiness = love #diary

The perfect week. I’ve done a lot of writing – together with research for my next nest project. Love exposed walls. Subtle factory lighting, ‘brights’ mixed with amber. White smooth ceilings. Natural oak cladding. All this finished with hand spun metal chairs and matching table bases. Jam jars full of condiments with kraft labels tied with organic string. A mis-match of vintage, fine bone china tea cups and saucers. Chunky white crock coffee mugs. Concrete flooring. Chalk signage. It’s about taste not visiting ‘mainstream’ superstore chains. Stepping out the box. Being different. Not following the crowd. This is what I call good sex. TBH©

February 10, 2018February 12, 2018 by Tiffany Belle Harper

squirrel woman #DIY #junk #diary

I am supposed to be de-cluttering and moving on to the next room but I cannot stop making little corners in my kitchen! I have even bought a small piece of net curtain to cover a window that would have taken ages to make a blind for. It looks awful but I sort of love it! I think it’s Autumn to blame? I start to gather things in. Then … when Spring comes I start afresh. (Perhaps I am a squirrel type person?) Also I have 2 fridges in the kitchen. It is a long story, you have to walk around one to get to the cooker. I will get there in the end.

The picture with the hearts on is not my taste but I found it so it come home with me! I love nesting. Oh well, just going with it. People can be so complicated, junk is a different matter.

Love Nest – Leeds

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TBH ©

October 10, 2017October 17, 2017 by Tiffany Belle Harper

My Blanket Box by Tiffany Belle Harper

Found an old blanket box at one of my most fave haunts. Swiss Cottage in Leeds. An eccentrics cave just loaded with often useless yet intriguing artefact. Plus old bits of furniture that smell of un-kept wood and decades of wax.

I just love finding stuff to salvage for my projects. I never understand how people find pleasure with homes full of self-assembly bits and stuff that arrives in a lorry. We have to have variety! You know a bit of old with the new. Mix it up and create interest.

So yes, I found this old blanket box to add to my ‘Elephants Breath’ collection. Namely a choice of Farrow and Ball interior paint. I only work with Farrow and Ball. There’s no substitute. It glides on easily, dries fast and covers most imperfections. Tomorrow I will line the interior with what was left of my oh so gorgeous Peacock wallpaper!

Above is a Farrow and Ball outlet. Best to do some research online before you go as the choice is often daunting. But once you get used to the numerology (paint comes by numbers) you’ll be flying. A lot of outlets do not stock the full range so wise to call first.

Another quick tip is to use ‘Purdy’ brushes. The cheapest I have found are at Screw Fix. I do believe with restoration, you get what you pay for and it’s worth investing in good tools and materials. After all, you should be saving money on your furniture by up-cycling.

I am transitional at the moment due to relocating and relinquishing any baggage I may have adopted. I suppose like the butterfly effect. Emerging as the new. It’s essential for the soul.

Tiffany Belle Harper ** on a roll **

October 13, 2015December 22, 2016 by Tiffany Belle Harper