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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Why we chose a bioethanol stove
The reasons why we opted for a bioethanol stove over a wood-burner or gas fire, from clean air to ease of installation – plus my verdict on whether our stove is any good…
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Why we chose Quick-Step wood flooring for our cottage renovation
Why pale oak wooden flooring from Quick-Step’s waterproof Cascada range proved ideal for our cosy, rustic-minimalist cottage…
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The best scented candles for autumn – updated for 2026
A round-up of the best scented candles for autumn, from deep, woody aromas that evoke forests and firesides to comforting fragrances for cosy nights in…
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Room reveal: our calm, cosy cottage living room
How we turned a featureless through-space into a rustic-minimalist living room with layers of inviting texture…
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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…
