Welcome to my blog, where you’ll find interior-design inspiration, travel tips and seasonal living ideas, as well as tales from the West Country and my little stone cottage, set just outside Bath on the edge of the Cotswolds.
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The best scented candles for spring – updated for 2026
21 of the best scented candles to refresh and fragrance your home this spring, from delicate florals to uplifting green blends…
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Home tour | An Art Nouveau townhouse in The Hague
A peek inside a sensitively restored Dutch home with sophisticated, considered interiors by Holly Marder of Avenue Design Studio…
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Our cottage renovation – an update
It’s three months since we moved into our 19th-century stone cottage on the edge of the Cotswolds. Here’s a renovation progress update, plus details of what we have planned next…
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Vipp’s latest guesthouse: a minimalist mountain retreat in Austria
Set high in the Austrian Alps, Vipp’s latest bookable guesthouse combines pared-back Scandinavian style with plenty of local character…
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Home tour | Rustic minimalism on the Danish coast
The latest project from Norm Architects is minimalist yet full of warmth and character, with neutral colours, natural materials and a deep respect for the architectural and historical context…
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How to choose the right neutral paint colours for any space
A complete guide to choosing neutrals for north, south, east and west-facing rooms, plus the best white, beige, grey and taupe paints…
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Top tips for the Penwith Peninsula, western Cornwall
My recommendations for where to stay, where to eat and drink and what to see and do on Cornwall’s magical Penwith Peninsula, covering St Ives, Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn and more…
