It's time for another travel guide, this time covering the fantastic city of Edinburgh. Chris has to go to the Scottish capital for work several times a year, and we've been talking about combining it with a weekend break for ages. We finally made it happen last month, so I wanted to share my top tips on where to stay, eat, drink, shop and explore . . .
Christmas inspiration with paper baubles
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Rose & Grey, but all words and opinions are my own] I promise I won't be posting Christmas content alone this month, but as lots of people will be starting to decorate their homes over the next few days I wanted to sneak in a little bit more festive inspiration before turning back to other topics . . .
Simple Christmas decorating ideas using paper stars
Paper stars have to be some of the simplest, prettiest and most versatile Christmas decorations around. They're inexpensive to buy, quick to put up, and you can fold them up and store them away to reuse again and again. I've been incorporating them into my festive decor for years and I've displayed them in all sorts of different ways . . .
Minimalist festive styling with Georg Jensen’s 2019 ‘Christmas Collectibles’
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Georg Jensen, but all words and opinions are my own] I always enjoy getting creative and dressing my house in a different way each Christmas, but no matter what I do, a few much-loved decorations always take pride of place . . .
How to style beautiful shelves
I love indulging in a bit of 'shelf faffery' - it's a great opportunity to express my style and personality, and it's the kind of creative, absorbing activity that I find helps reduce stress and anxiety. And I'm not alone - just look at the huge popularity of the #shelfie hashtag on Instagram and you'll see what I mean . . .
12 of the best minimalist bar carts & serving trolleys
It's getting towards the festive season, when many of us will be entertaining friends and family at home. So, I thought I'd dedicate my latest 'best of' round-up to bar carts and serving trolleys - ideal for hosts who want to impress their guests by mixing up a few cocktails, or anyone who just needs a bit of extra surface space for food and drinks . . .
An indulgent stay at The Hoxton Southwark
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] I often have to go to London for meetings and press previews, but normally I nip there and back in a day and don't have any time to slow down and enjoy the city. So, when I was invited to spend a night at newly opened hotel The Hoxton Southwark by Trouva, an online marketplace where you'll find . . .
Tips for choosing the right mattress
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Silentnight, but all words and opinions are my own] A good night's sleep is essential to our health and happiness, but finding the right mattress can be really tricky. Chris and I recently decided to move our previous one into the guest bedroom (it's a good all-rounder, so likely to suit anyone for a short stay), meaning we had to choose a . . .
A weekend in North Cornwall with Glampingly
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] For me, chances to get away are a bit like buses - none for ages, then two come along at once. That's why, after landing back in the UK from Copenhagen last month, I found myself jumping straight in the car and heading down to Cornwall for a weekend break courtesy of Glampingly . . .
New finds – November 2019
It's a couple of months since I last put together a round-up of new designs, as other things have got in the way. But there have been plenty of interesting product launches in recent weeks, so I thought it was time I shared a few of the things that have caught my eye. So, scroll down for minimalist lighting, sustainable seating, collaborative art prints, beautiful ceramics and more . . .
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