Rachael Elliott

A journalist since 2007 focusing on lifestyle, beauty, bridal  and home interiors stories. 
Here are just some examples of the work I've had published over the years. You'll find a range of opinion pieces, beauty, advice and ideas.

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9 Must Have Colour Combinations For 2016 – PASX UK

When Pantone released their colour of the year, everyone went mad for Rose Quartz. Pair that with Serenity and you’ve got a sure-fire winner. But, they’re not the only colours that are guaranteed to give your home a trendy lift in time for spring. We’ve looked at the best ways to use Peach Echo, Lilac Grey and Snorkel Blue. Checked out the season’s new take on beige with Iced Coffee and considered the endless possibilities of the sunniest shade of them all – Buttercup.

10 Chemical Free DIYs To Fragrance Your Home – PASX UK

Don’t fancy using those store-bought air fresheners and plug-ins to give your home a beautiful scent? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best ways you can give your house a fragrance boost. And the best bit is you can make them all yourself. By combining essential oils with baby oil and adding in these pretty bamboo skewers, your room will be smelling fabulous in no time. Check out the DIY from Sugar and Cloth.

11 Great Alternatives To White Net Curtains – PASX UK

It’s an age-old problem, being able to live in our homes without peeping toms glancing through our open windows while we’re in the living room relaxing, cleaning, dancing or practising our yoga moves. But how do we do that without a) closing the curtains and shutting out all the light or b) installing those horrendous white net curtains your mum used to have? Well we’ve found 11 (yes 11!) beautiful alternatives to these lacy horrors, so you can do whatever it is you like to do in the privacy of

Lavender Themed Wedding

The lavender wedding theme is ideal for girly girls who want something a bit different to the traditional pink. The pale hew of this theme pairs perfect with white and if you can’t keep away, add a little touch of blush. Keep decor simple, with touches of lavender throughout; white tablecloths with lavender napkins and floral centrepieces, bouquets combining lavender and white roses, and beautifully simple cakes either just in lavender, or white with little purple flowers. When it comes to you

11 inspirational ideas for a blush pink wedding theme

For fairytale princess weddings, it’s got to be pink. And the perfect princess wedding dress should be beautifully full, a little sparkly and subtly pink too. But not just any shade of pink, blush is the ideal colour to give your romantic fairytale a sophisticated twist and the blush pink wedding theme is one of the biggest for 2015. As for everything else, the blushing bride wouldn’t be complete without being surrounded by her element. So bring in the blush pink roses and decorate your tables,

4 ways to wear a chignon on your wedding day

The chignon is one of the most classic styles for wedding day beauty, possibly because of it’s no-fuss nature, elegant style and, dare we say it, comfort! It’s exactly the type of hairstyle that is guaranteed to last all day, still looking perfect from ‘I do’ to the ‘take me to bed’. So the chignon it is, but did you know there are hundreds of ways you could wear this style on your wedding day? Luckily for you, we’ve narrowed the list down to six of the most aisle-worthy. Whether you like some

Keeping guests entertained on the big day

You’ve spent months and months planning the perfect day, ensuring you haven’t sat aunty Margaret next to one of your groom’s loud friends, the centrepieces match the cake and that you’ve got the perfect play list to keep your guests dancing all through the night. There’s plenty of booze, the food tastes pretty good and you plan to send them away with amazing memories and a cute little trinket to remember your special day. Everything’s covered, right? But there’s one point in the day that coupl

14 tips for a mint wedding theme

Want the perfect summer theme that’s not too obvious? Cue mint, the coolest colour palette for the most elegant of weddings. Have your favourite girls wear this colour either in lace or chiffon to keep the bright and airy feel of this theme alive. No satin here please! And for the décor, mint pairs perfectly with touches of wood for a more vintage twist, or with gold if you like your weddings a little more ornate. We love the idea of cute little touches of mint candles in tall glasses, rustic m

11 ideas for a pastel yellow wedding theme

What could be more perfect for the biggest day of your life than the colour of sunshine? We’re not talking bright yellow wedding décor, making your wedding day look more like a children’s nursery. No, we mean the subtle pastel yellow shade that will ignite happiness and laughter in to everyone at your wedding. Think soft yellow flowers mixed with white sitting prettily on your tables in small clear glass vases. Subtle yellow bouquets in hand with a hint of pink or silver as you and your bridesm

8 Photo ideas to try on your wedding day

A shot of the couple, a shot with the guests, the bridesmaids, the families. We’ve all seen them and every bride and groom will have them to remember their big day for years to come. But, wouldn’t it be great to liven up those photos and create something truly remarkable? Of course it would. And that’s exactly why we’ve collated some of the cutest, funniest and interesting ideas for you to make the most of your photography on your special day.

Navy themed wedding

Move over black, white’s got a new partner this year and it’s totally in love with navy. Classy, elegant and more fun than monochrome themes of weddings past, it’s just crying out to make your big day truly memorable. When it comes to your bridesmaids, it’s all about the maxi with this theme. Classic styles with a hint of lace will look absolutely perfect on your favourite gal pals. For the groomsmen we love the idea of a white floral boutonniere with a navy pistil (that’s the middle bit). For

How to wear your hair down on your wedding day

It’s one of the biggest questions before the big day. Up or down? If you’ve opted for the latter then you’ll be pleased to know there are still a variety of choices out there for you, but all following the golden rule. It has to be full, it has to have texture and it has to look luscious. And every down do needs a statement twist. Be it a cute floral hair clip or a bright red lip – the choice is yours. Decision made? Here are our favourite styles for wearing your hair down on your wedding day.

7 ways to make the most out of your wedding balloons

Balloons are for kids parties and cheesy American proms, right? Wrong. If you keep it pastel, pearl or covered with some sheer organza material then you’ve got the perfect balloon decor for your big day. Whether it’s at the table, adding a splash of colour to a display table or creating picture-perfect scenes, the choices are endless as the lure of the balloon takes hold. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at these gorgeous ideas and we bet you’ll soon be looking for ways to reduce the number o

11 Inspirational Ideas for an Aqua Themed Wedding

It’s cool, it’s fresh and it’s certainly a colour your other half shouldn’t mind getting on board with. The aqua wedding theme is hitting 2015 with a bang and the first thing to tick off the list is some gorgeous bridesmaid dresses. Long, short, silk, lace or chiffon – as long as they’re aqua it doesn’t matter. Then there’s the décor. Cute little touches of aqua candles in tall glasses, rustic aqua photo frames for the table numbers and even an aqua tie or two for the groomsmen (they didn’t rea
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