Our Curated Abode

Our Curated Abode DIY, Decorating and Interior Store | Neighbourhood spot for paint, tools and advice | Championing local creatives

TOMORROW, TOMORROW!Join me for my second birthday bash with 10% off, fizz, brownies from Lauren brown and a chance to wi...
04/09/2026

TOMORROW, TOMORROW!

Join me for my second birthday bash with 10% off, fizz, brownies from Lauren brown and a chance to win some OCA goodies (guess how many hooks are in the jar!). I’ll also be sharing the discount code for online orders so STAY TUNED.

See you there, lotsa love!
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On 7th September 2024, I opened our doors to the public for the first time, and what a difference two years makes! Just ...
03/09/2026

On 7th September 2024, I opened our doors to the public for the first time, and what a difference two years makes! Just swipe across for my very minimal take on DIY for the first few months (read: I had no money and couldn’t afford the risk).

And the reasons why our shelves are now so full?

YOU!

Every single person through the doors has allowed me to reinvest in business and get it to the point where we’re literally bursting at the seams.

I think that business milestones are really important to mark, so given that we’re closed on our actual 2nd birthday (it’s a Monday), we’re celebrating on Saturday instead. Please do come and join us 11-5 for drinks, a little discount, and CAKE! Swipe to the last image for details.

Thank you to everyone who has ever bought, shared, chatted, admired - it’s not easy being a retailer right now, but y’all make it possible! And you’re literally putting dinner on my plate every month, so don’t ever think it doesn’t make a difference.

How to spend 18 hours in Lille: a travel guide.I only spent a very short 18 hours in Lille, on a Sunday and Monday no le...
02/09/2026

How to spend 18 hours in Lille: a travel guide.

I only spent a very short 18 hours in Lille, on a Sunday and Monday no less, so this isn’t an extensive guide, but I can assure you it’s a good one!

I’m actually quite desperate to go back (jealous if you’re there for the Braderie this weekend), and not least because I can’t stop thinking about the Babka…

Have you been? What were your top tips?

Everything we did at Our Curated Abode during August 🔨Honestly, I’ve been blown away by how different this summer has be...
01/09/2026

Everything we did at Our Curated Abode during August 🔨

Honestly, I’ve been blown away by how different this summer has been from the last one, and I’m (as always) incredibly grateful. I’ve been able to enjoy a few days away here and there thanks to my wonderful team, and I’m feeling more focused than ever to get some of the things in my head out into the world.

Bring on September and our third year in business. Where did the last two go?!

MEET CHARLIE! There’s a new OCA team member in town - the wonderful, charismatic, and extremely knowledgeable Charles. I...
30/08/2026

MEET CHARLIE! There’s a new OCA team member in town - the wonderful, charismatic, and extremely knowledgeable Charles. I honestly dare you not to listen to one of this stories.

Charles is here to give me time off every now and then, as well as to open up on the occasional Monday (like TOMORROW!).

We’re open 12-4 on bank holiday Monday - thank you Charles - and all throughout the week until our 2nd birthday bash next Saturday! More details on that coming in the next couple of days…

We’ll be open 12-4

21/08/2026

Candles are a firm favourite for OCA customers so I thought I’d share a few of my own candle ratings. I love how personal scent is, so it’s okay if I’m not as into some of the fragrances we offer (the same rule doesn’t apply to everything else we stock). Of course, our own Cedarwood Vetiver tops the ranking, duh!

Pop in for a sniff this weekend, or place your bets on my ranking system and order online.

HELLO 👋 We’ve got a fun weekend ahead as we’ll be packing up our toolboxes and heading to Margate for the KEEPERS Vintag...
14/08/2026

HELLO 👋 We’ve got a fun weekend ahead as we’ll be packing up our toolboxes and heading to Margate for the KEEPERS Vintage Interiors Courtyard Sale (10am - 2pm). Our Ramsgate shop will be OPEN AS NORMAL.

We’ll be bringing a selection of toolboxes, vintage tools and hardware, as well as some of other practical bits for your home. If there’s anything you’ve had your eye on but haven’t made it over for, please just pop me a message and I’ll bring it with me.

Looking forward to shopping KEEPERS Vintage Interiors vintage homeware, Friday Vintage Club’s £10 rail, Megan O’Reilly artwork and flowers from .

DM for the address!

12/08/2026

New month, new in.

Special shout out to that Toyo ST-350 in Wisteria Lilac - not yet online, but message me if you’d like first dibs!

So Liverpool BioSculpture Nail Health Specialist & Spray Tan Artist did my nails this weekend and I think I *might* have...
11/08/2026

So Liverpool BioSculpture Nail Health Specialist & Spray Tan Artist did my nails this weekend and I think I *might* have been inspired by some of the colour palettes in the shop. Swipe for some of the products to get the look, as well as the This is The Paint. colour combo!

Good morning! Coming at you on a Sunday with a gorgeous glimpse of  - Chris and Eric’s beautiful home nestled in the hea...
09/08/2026

Good morning!

Coming at you on a Sunday with a gorgeous glimpse of - Chris and Eric’s beautiful home nestled in the heart of Ramsgate.

Chris & Eric enlisted me for a colour consultation after struggling with some initial choices. They were also planning their bathroom and wanted to brainstorm some options before making the final decision.

The brief was cosy, tonal, and colourful; working with some of the existing choices and making it feel full of character. I loved the mix of old and new, and the new palette has brought a whole new feeling to the space. Pegwell Bay and Piglet in the kitchen has worked particularly well to add warmth and charm. Chris and Eric’s style embraces independent design, so there’s plenty of products from around Ramsgate such as Potters Ramsgate and our own supplies!

As both of them work away, the house is now available for short term stays so make sure you pop it on your list for guest recommendations. It really does feel like a home away from home.

Photographed and styled by me Emma Jane Palin 〰️ Interior Design - just add this to the list of things we can do. Get in touch if you’d like to know more about our services.

Address

26 ADDINGTON Street
Ramsgate
CT119JJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441843210124

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