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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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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Synaesthesia: the unusual reason behind my love of neutral decor
I share my personal experiences of synaesthesia, how it shapes my decor choices, and why I find the ‘beige is boring’ narrative frustrating and offensive…
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Embracing the beauty of winter in my new home town
Winter is a season of beauty, and I’ve been capturing foggy, frosty mornings in and around the West Country town of Bradford on Avon that I now call home…
popular posts
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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…
