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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The best scented candles for spring – updated for 2026
21 of the best scented candles to refresh and fragrance your home this spring, from delicate florals to uplifting green blends…
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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…
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Our cottage renovation – an update
It’s three months since we moved into our 19th-century stone cottage on the edge of the Cotswolds. Here’s a renovation progress update, plus details of what we have planned next…
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Vipp’s latest guesthouse: a minimalist mountain retreat in Austria
Set high in the Austrian Alps, Vipp’s latest bookable guesthouse combines pared-back Scandinavian style with plenty of local character…
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Synaesthesia: the unusual reason behind my love of neutral decor
I share my personal experiences of synaesthesia, how it shapes my decor choices, and why I find the ‘beige is boring’ narrative frustrating and offensive…
