Disclosure: This is an unpaid post with George Home. We were invited to a birthday party at the George Home but all thoughts and words, as ever, are entirely my own.
Every once in a while, my blog presents an opportunity that makes me really grateful to be part of this lovely industry. And leaves me a little bit spellbound. Recently I was invited along to a very special blogging event. It was to celebrate the launch of the SS16 season for Asda’s George Home range.
Not unusual, you may think. I’ve been lucky enough to go to various events over the last year. I’ve been to press days at Laura Ashley and Matalan; but this was something a little bit special.
For a start, all three of my boys (big man-shaped boy AND the tiny boys) had been invited along too. This was a massive treat for me. To spend the day with my three most favourite people — midweek — was such a nice change.
And secondly I got to hang out with some of my very favourite bloggers.
We pulled up outside a pretty Edwardian house, in an unassuming North London street, with only the little board on the driveway giving an indication of what was inside.
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The owners — and their belongings — had shipped out. And every corner of their home had been transformed with George Home product.
Even the contents of the kitchen cupboards. Plus the kettle that was being used to make everyone’s tea.
The house had been totally ‘Georgified’.
Downstairs there was gorgeous design led furniture, accessories, lighting — even the paint on the walls — all by George Home.
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Fritha, Jess, Katie and Laura — plus their families — had also been invited along and we got to hang out in lovely surroundings and have a chat, whilst the kids played around us.
There were some fab toys for the littles to have fun with — my boys made a beeline for a little retro kitchen and Bertie spent a lovely half hour ironing (good to know that we’ve produced a couple of mini domestic-gods in the making!).
Wherever you looked there were gorgeous little touches.
Sweet little accessories, fabulous kitchenware and covetable furniture.
So many surprising things to look at; some that I had no idea that George Home even sells. But the most surprising thing were the prices.
As with everything that George at Asda produces, all of the products were incredible value.
One of my favourite things was the Brooklyn dining set. Oak and white gloss — super-stylish — starting from only £100 for a pair of chairs. Bargain.
More lovely things than you can shake a stick at!
It didn’t end there either.
Upstairs there was a fabulous velvet statement sofa, flanked by lovely lighting.
And beautifully styled bedrooms too.
The house of dreams
And it didn’t end there…
Literally everything was by George Home.
And to top it all, there were games and activities for the little ones to do, with the day ending with a birthday cake and candles for Katie’s little girl LL, who was celebrating her 3rd birthday that very day.
All in all, a lovely day out.
I got to spend time with my favourite people in the whole wide world , chat to some lovely bloggers and indulge my passion for gorgeous homeware.
The boys got to eat cake and hang out with their daddy, whilst playing with some cool kids and lots of lovely toys.
Winning all round.
Best of all, I left the lovely George Home house knowing that — very shortly — all of that lovely product would be hitting the shops (and their website) and we’d all be able to fill our own homes with those gorgeous things!
Caro Davies is a former art-director turned writer and content-creator, and editor behind UK lifestyle blog The Listed Home. She writes about home-related topics, from interiors and DIY to food and craft. The Listed Home has been featured in various publications, including Ideal Home, Grazia, and Homes & Antiques magazines.
What a fab way to host an event – sounds like you had a fab time. But I think your boy may need some ironing lessons before it gets to the real thing or he’ll have a slightly singed hand :) Plenty of time to learn (and practice) though. Fab items too, wouldn’t you just love to move in? :) x
Haha!! He had been watching his Dad do the ironing that morning!! ;) I think he may not have been paying attention!! ;)
What a novel idea and a very convincing way to have us all heading along to Asda next time we’re looking for some home accessories! I’m checking out the website right now! Thanks so much for sharing xx #HomeEtc
SO much gorgeous stuff Sue!! But the thing that really surprised me was the paint!! I had no idea they made it!
Wow this looks amazing, I really love how all the supermarkets have upped their game with either their home or fashion ranges and in some cases both. So glad you had a wonderful time with your family Xx
It’s awesome isn’t it? I love how accessible lovely homeware is these days. It used to be confined to swanky homes-stores but it’s fab that you can pick up amazing design-led product doing your weekly shop!!! Brilliant :)