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Eve Smallman

Hi! I’m Eve Smallman. I’m the former content editor at Real Homes and I'm now a freelance journalist. I live in a rented Victorian terraced home near the city with my partner and enjoy making it shine with decorations that are beautiful and practical.

In my home, I love bringing the outside in with soft colors such as dusky pinks and sage greens, wooden and rattan textures, and floral prints and decorations.

Living in a small space myself, I know how hard it can be to style it in a way that matches the aesthetic you want to go for. That's why I’m here to bring you on-trend news pieces, product round-ups, and design inspiration.

When I'm not writing about interiors, you can find me running in my local country park, diving into a cheeseboard, and shopping for new cozy home buys to make our rental feel like ours.

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  • Homes and Gardens
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  • House Beautiful
  • Apartment Therapy

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  • 12 outdoor wireless lights for easy summer evenings
    4 Jun—Homes and Gardens
    Whether you are planning a romantic meal or a glamorous get-together, adding outdoor wireless lights to your space will create a gorgeous glow to allow your guests to see their food and company clearly, without forgoing the evening atmosphere. There are so many different ways to use outdoor lighting ideas, from outdoor table lighting to pathway lighting. As an interiors writer with a keen eye for both style and practicality, I have shopped around to curate a mix of the prettiest and most...
  • 7 transformative quotes to inspire successful decluttering sessions – you'll banish the stress and streamline with ease
    31 May—Homes & Gardens
    When it comes to clearing out your home of surplus items, it can be difficult to muster up the effort to get started. But by keeping these seven encouraging decluttering quotes in mind, you're sure to feel ready to begin. I have asked professional home organizers for the phrases they hold dear and often share with their clients for inspiration. From making peace with discarding items to giving treasures a home, these are as useful as they are motivational. If you're looking for decluttering...
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  • I tried the surprisingly fun 'Städdag' Swedish cleaning method to supercharge my chores – it's perfect for families and busy households
    22 May—Homes & Gardens
    I hate cleaning by myself, as I often get bored and distracted. That’s why I was excited to try the ‘Städdag' Swedish cleaning method, which is all about rallying the household to reset the home together. I gave it a try at home with my boyfriend, who I live with, and we found it to be highly effective. I also asked pro organizers what they thought of it, delving into where it works best for, who it is particularly effective for for. If you’re looking for cleaning methods that the whole...

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