[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own.] Last year Carl Hansen & Søn teamed up with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects to honour the enduring legacy of its founder, the late Vilhelm Lauritzen, by putting some of his furniture into production. And now they've extended the collection by launching another stunning Lauritzen . . .
19 of the best desks for small spaces
As summer draws to a close, many of us are getting back into work mode or gearing up for the start of a new school term. The rise in remote and hybrid working means creating a calm, productive zone for working from home is as important as ever, but not everyone has a spare room that they can turn into a dedicated office . . .
‘Clean Conscious’ – a sustainable lighting collection with timeless style
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Well-lit, but all words and opinions are my own.] If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen that I recently journeyed up to Design Festival North in Manchester for the launch of 'Clean Conscious' - a new collection of sustainable lighting from Yorkshire-based company Well-lit. I've now had the chance to test out some of the designs . . .
Villa Vipp: Danish design meets the Mediterranean vernacular
We're taking a virtual trip to the southern Italian region of Puglia today, for a look around the latest addition to Danish brand Vipp's collection of design-led guest accommodation: Villa Vipp. Since the creation of the initial Vipp Shelter by a Swedish lake, Vipp has been steadily growing its portfolio of bookable one-of-kind hideaways, each showcasing beautiful architecture, stunning . . .
New design finds | August 2023
Well, August has rolled around very quickly (and it's the month I turn 40 - eek!). Anyway, after a bit of a break while I shared all the news from Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design, my regular round-up of interesting product launches and minimalist design finds is back. So, read on for details of an updated take on the traditional Shaker kitchen, an elegant sofa collection, hand-crafted accessories . . .
A home-office revamp with an IKEA desk hack
As a self-employed blogger and freelance creative based at home, I find having a calm, clutter-free work environment is vital for staying focused and inspired. I count myself very lucky that we have a small box room that I can use as an office, and over the years it's gradually evolved to suit my needs. I've long been happy with the bones of it . . .
The Edit | A summer dinner party
A couple of weeks ago I shared an Instagram reel showing how I'd styled the table for a summer dinner party with friends. I had lots of people asking where various items came from, but I've had most of them for ages and sadly they're no longer available. So, I thought I'd use my latest instalment of 'The Edit' to round up some alternatives to help you recreate the look for yourself . . .
8 stylish places to stay in Portugal’s Alentejo region
Today I'm continuing my series rounding up stylish hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses and holiday rentals in Portugal by focusing on the Alentejo region - the second leg of my recent Portuguese road trip with my friend Becky. This was actually my second visit to the Alentejo, having travelled there with my mum back in 2015, and I loved it just as much as I did the first time around. One of most . . .
23 of the best minimalist outdoor wall lamps
I was researching minimalist wall lamps for a client's entryway the other day and came across so many beautiful designs that I had to share them with you. Good lighting can make a real difference to an outside space, and wall lamps are particularly versatile. They can be used for general ambient light or to highlight specific features; they're also ideal for porches and doorways . . .
8 stylish places to stay in the eastern Algarve, Portugal
Few countries do stylish, affordable places to stay better than Portugal. I've found myself spoilt for choice whenever I've travelled there, and my recent 10-day Portuguese road trip with a friend was no exception. We came across plenty of gems when researching and planning our itinerary, so I thought I'd share my top picks with you . . .
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