7 Ways to Create a Gorgeous Girly Home ...

One of the loveliest ways to create a girly home is with lots of candles. They look beautiful grouped together, and of course smell divine when lit. Remember to always observe fire safety; never leave lit candles unattended and place them away from curtains.

Textiles are a very versatile way of making your home girly and gorgeous. There are an infinite variety of colors and textures to glam up your home - a beautiful velvet or fake fur throw will make your bed or sofa look divine. A soft mohair blanket tossed over a chair is great to curl up under on colder evenings. Plus, you can also invest in some beautiful curtains.

Cushions are definitely a feminine thing! As the cooler weather approaches you'll be spending more time curled up watching movies, so as well as throws and blankets you'll need lots of cushions. Pile them onto your bed or sofa so that you can lounge around in girly comfort. Cushions aren't just for comfort; they also look great. Why not make some cushion covers in beautiful feminine fabrics?

If you live alone or have a very tolerant partner, you can add a big girly touch to your home with paint and wallpaper. There are some beautiful floral papers around; you can use small prints for a traditional look or huge flowers for a more modern look. For painted walls, choose shades of pink, red or purple; contrast an accent wall with a softer shade if the stronger color would be too much on all four walls.

Every girly home should have florals! You can introduce them in many ways. Cover the seats of your dining chairs with a floral print - it isn't difficult and doesn't need much fabric. Have floral curtains in your kitchen and some fresh flowers in a vase. Or you could try stencilling flowers on a wall.

Men don't tend to put up many photos, so if you want your home to look more girly have lots of framed photos on display. They don't have to all be family snaps; you can also get prints of images that you like. A fun way of displaying photos is to make a collage on a wall, which is also a great way of bringing back memories.

Finally, soft lighting is an essential part of a girly home. Men tend to approach lighting as a functional concept, whereas we girls love beautiful shades and mood lighting. There are fabulously feminine lampshades around that will create a relaxed atmosphere. A string of fairy lights also looks utterly gorgeous, or you can try colored bulbs.

When you live alone, you have carte blanche to make your home as girly as you want. Even if you share with a male partner, you can still add touches that will make your home feminine without being too overwhelming. Do your tastes in décor clash with your partner's, or do you loathe all things pink?