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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New design finds | November 2026
On my radar this month are new lighting and rug designs, eco-friendly surface finishes, custom-made storage and a very clever tile range…
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A relaxing stay at HOLM, Somerset
I’ve always admired the local, seasonal food and soft minimalist decor at Somerset restaurant with rooms HOLM. I recently returned for a cosy autumn break – here’s my full review…
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Five stylish no-carve ways to decorate with pumpkins
Five elegant no-carve pumpkin ideas for autumn and Halloween, from stylish fireplace displays to seasonal table centrepieces…
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20 of the best scalloped pendant lights
Scalloped pendant lights add softness, elegance and gentle nostalgia to any space. Here are 20 of the best, with options to suit every budget, room and style of home…
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Room reveal: our minimalist cottage kitchen
Our newly finished kitchen combines beige Shaker units with marble, oak, bronze and rustic wood for a timeless and elegant cottage aesthetic…
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Stylish countryside hotels & pubs for cosy getaways in the West Country & Cotswolds
Ten stylish rural places to stay in the West Country and Cotswolds, all with cosy rustic-minimalist interiors, delicious food and lots of character…
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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…
