[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Duux, but all words and opinions are my own] Living in a Victorian house with a ground-floor damp issue (one of the many items on the ever-growing list of things to be fixed!), I’ve always assumed that the air I breathe on a daily basis is fairly humid. But after waking up regularly with a sore throat and itchy eyes, it began to dawn on me . . .
The ‘Frame’ collection from Kristina Dam Studio
Normally the first week of February would see me heading off to Sweden for the Stockholm Furniture Fair - one of the biggest trade shows in the design calendar. That's been postponed until September due to current circumstances, but the launch of various new-season collections means there's still plenty of interiors inspiration to soak up. As usual I'll be sharing some of my favourites, and I'm . . .
A cosy Cotswolds minibreak at Wild Thyme & Honey
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] Despite all the talk of new plans and a fresh start, I often find January quite heavy - the excitement of Christmas is over, work pressure is starting to pile up again, and there's the dreaded tax return to attend to. So, it always seems like a good time to escape to the countryside . . .
The RF200 table lamp – versatile design for spaces large & small
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn] For the next instalment in my ongoing partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, I'm focusing on the latest addition to its growing range of timeless and beautiful lighting: the RF200 table lamp. Launched just before Christmas and also known as the 'Petal', the lamp takes its inspiration from trees, with a chunky . . .
Runo – a new Finnish hotel from interior designer Joanna Laajisto
I'm starting the week with a bit of interiors and travel inspiration courtesy of Runo - a new boutique hotel designed by Helsinki-based Joanna Laajisto. It recently opened its doors in the southern Finnish city of Porvoo, and it's a wonderful example of how historic spaces can be transformed without losing their soul or sense of place. Porvoo is known for its colourful wooden cottages and the . . .
A foggy winter walk around Woodchester Park in Gloucestershire
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you've had a good start to 2022 so far. I'm back from a two-week festive break and I have lots of interesting interiors, travel and lifestyle content coming up, but first I want to share a little photo essay from a Christmas walk around Woodchester Park in Gloucestershire . . .
Merry Christmas!
After a rollercoaster year, today is my last working day of 2021. But before I put on my out of office and take a couple of weeks off, I want to share a peek at my final Christmas decorations - the tree, which I've dressed in grey, white, silver and earthy brown to match the decor of the living room, and my homemade wreath . . .
Minimalist Christmas table styling with festive foliage
[Advertisement - this post features PR samples] With 10 days to go, I'm putting the finishing touches in place for Christmas. I've planned the menu, started baking, added a few final decorations and practiced how I'm going to style the table - always one of my favourite things to do . . .
The Edit | Festive cocktails
Cocktails and mocktails always make celebrations feel that little bit more special, don't you think? Maybe it's the fact that we don't have them every day, or perhaps that they take a while to mix up - there are rituals involved in their creation, and the wait only makes us savour them more. Whatever the reasons, with Christmas and New Year approaching I thought I'd dedicate this month's edition . . .
My minimalist Christmas decor – the first few touches
I don't normally start decorating the house for Christmas until December, but with the weekends falling the way they do - and with the days getting increasingly gloomy - I couldn't resist adding some festive cheer a little earlier this year. So, here's a look at the touches I've incorporated so far . . .
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