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  • What are the top 5 Interior Design Blogs in the UK?

    by Helen Gilbert
    At Luxe 39 we have a bit of an interior design obsession, so, I've put together a list of my Top 5 unmissable interior design blogs in the UK today.

  • Luxe 39 for Luxury Velvet Cushions

    by Helen Gilbert
    We were lucky enough to be interviewed recently by the lovely people at WomenTalking.co.uk.  The questions were so good we thought we'd share the article on our blog.  I hope you enjoy the read, and if you have any questions feel free to contact us.

  • What is the colour of the year 2021?

    by Helen Gilbert
    Pantone is a big influence in the world of interiors and for 2021 they have chosen two contrasting colours, Ultimate Grey and Illuminating. Here are some suggestions how to use these beautiful colours in your home.

  • Sustainable Luxury is at the Heart of Luxe 39 Velvet Cushion Company

    by Helen Gilbert
    Luxury velvet cushions can be sustainable. Luxe 39 cotton velvet cushions are made to order in London from velvet woven in the UK. No sweat shops, no waste, no excess stock. Buy well, buy once with Luxe 39.

  • How Do You Clean Velvet?

    by Helen Gilbert

    How do you clean velvet?

    This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get asked at Luxe 39 and it's important as, properly looked after, cotton velvet cushions can last for years and years.

    Therefore, we’ve put together a quick blog post with all the Do’s and Don’ts of velvet care to help keep your luxury velvet cushions looking and feeling fantastic.

  • Retail Therapy with Velvet Cushions, When Plump Is The Look You're After

    by Helen Gilbert

    No cushion can ever be too plump, you can fill your house with the colours you love but just can't wear and there are no mutton/lamb rules to get wrong!!

  • 2021 Is The Year To Colour Your Home Happy

    by Helen Gilbert
    There has never been a better time to colour your home happy, filling it with your favourite coloured cotton velvet cushions for luxury and brightness.
    Posted in luxury cushions, velvet cushions, velvet pillows

  • Is The Decision By Lush UK To Close Social Media Accounts An Example For My Velvet Cushion Company?

    by Helen Gilbert

    My start up luxury velvet cushion & velvet pillow business Luxe 39 has a very limited marketing budget and I have very limited time, so is the decision by Lush UK to close several of its social media accounts a message for me to re-evaluate how I spend my time and efforts?

  • 1 Year in Business, 5 Lessons Learnt

    by Helen Gilbert
    In the week that my online store hit 10,000 visits I thought I'd put together a quick blog with 5 lessons I've learnt in the first year of my startup luxury bespoke velvet cushion company.

  • And Your Task Luxe 39 Velvet Cushions ....... To Brighten Homes Around The UK!!

    by Helen Gilbert
    We could tell you about the Luxury, Vibrancy, Impact and Pleasure our velvet cushions bring to homes, but we thought we'd leave it to others to tell you how much they LOVE our products:
    Posted in cushions in homes, luxury cushions, velvet cushions, velvet pillows

  • House Renovation Led Me Into The Luxury Velvet Cushion Business

    by Helen Gilbert

    We approached all parts of our Victorian house renovation with 2 fundamental design principles:

    - to be sympathetic to the property while not making it a museum piece

    - to use natural materials and fabrics in the finish throughout.

    Posted in cushions in homes, house renovation, luxury cushions, velvet cushions, velvet pillows

  • Holiday Buys to Treasure Forever

    by Helen Gilbert
    At Luxe 39 a founding principle is to buy items you love and will keep forever. It's not about changing fashions but about filling your house with things you love.
    Posted in cushions in homes