[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip. All words and opinions are my own] There are some destinations that weave their way into your soul - destinations that speak to you from the moment you arrive, and that you long to return to from the moment you leave. For me, Finnish Lapland is one such place. I first visited in January 2020, when I journeyed to the . . .
Profile | Textile artist Nikki Heaton
For the latest in my series profiling independent makers, designers and craftspeople, I’m chatting to abstract textile artist Nikki Heaton, whose debut collection, ‘Foremost Fragments (2021)’, launches today. She’s been sharing tantalising snippets of it on Instagram over the past few weeks, and I was instantly drawn to the muted colours and minimalist aesthetic. But there’s also a wonderful depth . . .
Autumn-winter 2022 news from &Tradition
There's no 'new finds' post from me this month, as over the next few weeks I'll be sharing a peek at some of my favourite autumn-winter 2022 interiors collections. And first up is &Tradition. The Danish brand is known for its mix of contemporary design and Scandinavian classics spanning the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. This season, its focus is deepening the physical and visual qualities . . .
Home tour | Soft, neutral decor in Finland
I'm back at my desk after a late-summer blogging break, and I'm kickstarting my September posts with a peek inside a beautiful Finnish apartment that's sure to provide lots of interiors inspiration. The home of stylist and photographer Maria Hiltunen, it sits in an early 20th-century building in the city of Tampere. It's been sensitively renovated throughout . . .
The Edit | A pampering home spa session
Sometimes nothing beats settling down for an evening of pampering - whether that means giving yourself a facial, tending to your nails or indulging in a long soak in the tub. So, for the latest instalment of 'The Edit' - my monthly series sharing considered buys to help you enjoy life's simple pleasures - I'm bringing you everything you need to create a spa experience at home . . .
Home tour | A minimalist coastal villa in the Netherlands
If you're longing to spend what's left of the summer at a breezy beachside hideaway, then you'll love the subject of today's home tour. Called Villa Zilverduin, it sits amid sand dunes on the Dutch island of Ameland and is the stuff minimalists' holiday dreams are made of. What's more, it's packed with beautiful design ideas that can be transplanted into any setting . . .
New design finds | August 2022
As always, the start of a new month sees me sharing some of my favourite product launches and minimalist design finds. This time around there are portable lamps, beautiful bathroom vanity units and gorgeous furniture pieces from Denmark and Ukraine. Just read on for details . . .
10 beautiful outdoor lighting ideas
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Lights4fun, but all words and opinions are my own] There’s still a month or two of warm weather ahead, but the days are getting noticeably shorter and the nights longer. So, if you want to make the most of balmy later-summer and early-autumn evenings with a bit of alfresco living, lighting is going to be key . . .
The iconic CH24 ‘Wishbone’ chair gets an Ilse Crawford makeover
[Advertisement - this post features a PR product and press event, but all words and opinions are my own] How do you reinterpret a Scandinavian classic without losing any of its original character? That was the dilemma faced by London-based designer Ilse Crawford when she was tasked by Carl Hansen & Søn with developing a new palette of colours for Hans J. Wegner's iconic CH24 'Wishbone' . . .
24 of the best sculptural vases
The right accessories can help elevate any space, and one of my favourite ways to finish off a scheme is with a sculptural vase - the kind of statement piece that will make a shelf, table, sideboard or windowsill really sing. There are plenty of gorgeous designs to choose from, and I've picked out 24 of the best to get you started . . .
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