Medina Grillo

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📍Birmingham, UK
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[Medina Grillo @grillodesigns]

AD. This is our first winter in the new kitchen (we renovated it at the beginning of the year) and it's not as cosy as I would like. So, I made a few simple, affordable switches with the help of to change that. Now it really feels like the ultimate ...

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My cats didn't ask for a pretty feeding station, but here we are 😂 I just know they appreciate it 👀

I used an old candle jar and this cute plate from to make these slightly raised cat feeding plates.

What do you think? Have you done this before?

[Medina Grillo @grillodesigns]

We recently hired someone to turn the space under our stairs into storage and I am absolutely in love with it 😍😍. It's so useful for shoes/coat/bag storage and keeps our hallway looking clutter free. What do you think?

I'm about to start painting a...

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AD. I hosted my first ever cafe at home for my family but before I could start the fun prep, I had to tackle the chaos I left the night before

My Refurbished Dyson V11 really came in handy and made for a very quick and easy clean up. I'd been after ...

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Just looking to connect with likeminded folks 👀

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AD. Post-hosting kitchen reset. I should have done this on the night but sometimes I get lazy and leave it to the morning. Anyone else?

I didn't think I could get excited about a mop, but here we are. The UltraClean Mop from separates clean and dir...

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I'll try again with the makeup brushes next month… but at least I did other stuff??? That counts too right?

I actually love putting these together . I can be a little hard on myself about what I didn't do, but it reminds me I'm doing a lot of other ...

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Post Eid reset - I can only keep my decor up for a few days before I start to feel overstimulated! Anyways wanted to share some thoughts on my journey as a Black Hijabi Muslim online as I clean up! Let me know your thoughts?

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Before and after of my garden patio makeover last year. I definitely want to change the patio in a few years but I think with a few outdoor furnishings … it's looking cute for now! What do you think?

Video inspired by

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And so Ramadan comes to end 💔. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrated yesterday (and those celebrating today) - just sharing random moments from our day starting from the Eid prayer in the park. I hosted Eid breakfast at my house again this year (my siste...

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So excited to share that my book Home Sweet Home, which I first wrote in 2019, is being republished! Linked in my bio

It now has a beautiful new cover and a few extra tips and tricks for renters. While I'm no longer renting myself, this book still h...

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Another Thrifted vs styled. Can't stop … won't stop 🤣 Anyone else obsessed with shopping vintage?

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I'm convinced there's a condition where you physically can't use things for their intended purpose… and I definitely have it. Please tell me I'm not the only one living with this?? 🤣😅

[Medina Grillo @grillodesigns]

It really is the little things that make such a difference! This rolling tray has been perfect for my coffee machine as I can now move it with ease to re-fill the water tank and the coffee grinder! Would high recommend! What do you think?

Rolling ap...

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After my poll the other day, I realised most of you said you "know a little" about Ramadan and some said you weren't sure at all. So I thought a post like this might be helpful

Ramadan is our holiest month. We fast, pray more, give more, gather more...

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Is it really hoarding if it has a lid? Asking for a friend 👀

Reposting from a few years ago . Still very much loving my lids from (a small business that has created bamboo lids for popular ramekin deserts so they can be easily re-used) and still v...

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Ramadan Mubarak to all those who are observing this year 💛 (this set up is a repost from our previous home a few years ago)

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Hitting 1 million this week has really put me in my feels 🥹🥹. Thank you. It's been such a journey and I'm grateful for every second of it 🫶🏾

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DIY MUG SHELF. I used a spare sheet of plywood and cut everything to size with a circular saw. I sanded the edges, and then stained the wood (slightly rushed here I'll admit ).

Once dry, I assembled it using wood glue and nails .
Still deciding on ...

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I used 3 IKEA METOD kitchen cabinets with the drawer system to create this window seat, then cut my own doors from MDF and made the cushion using foam, wadding and fabric .

It's pushed away from the radiator to allow for a gap, so it doesn't affect ...