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  • Vipp’s latest guesthouse: a minimalist mountain retreat in Austria

    Vipp’s latest guesthouse: a minimalist mountain retreat in Austria

    February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

    Set high in the Austrian Alps, Vipp’s latest bookable guesthouse combines pared-back Scandinavian style with plenty of local character…

  • Synaesthesia: the unusual reason behind my love of neutral decor

    Synaesthesia: the unusual reason behind my love of neutral decor

    February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

    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…

  • Embracing the beauty of winter in my new home town

    Embracing the beauty of winter in my new home town

    February 2, 2026February 9, 2026

    Winter is a season of beauty, and I’ve been capturing foggy, frosty mornings in and around the West Country town of Bradford on Avon that I now call home…

  • Six ideas for minimalist, sustainable gift wrapping

    Six ideas for minimalist, sustainable gift wrapping

    December 8, 2025February 9, 2026

    Easy ways to create beautifully wrapped, pared-back Christmas gifts without generating lots of waste…

  • A new home and a new renovation project: plans for our 19th-century stone cottage

    A new home and a new renovation project: plans for our 19th-century stone cottage

    November 25, 2025February 9, 2026

    Why we’ve moved out of Bristol to the beautiful town of Bradford on Avon, and our plans for the renovation of our 19th-century Bath-stone cottage…

  • 10 elegant Christmas decor ideas with bows

    10 elegant Christmas decor ideas with bows

    November 15, 2025January 22, 2026

    Bows are a timeless way to elevate your festive styling. Here are 10 elegant and easy-to-replicate ideas for using them in your home this Christmas…

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[AD - PR product] I had the Audo Copenhagen 'Rever [AD - PR product] I had the Audo Copenhagen 'Reverse' table lamp in mind for our dining room before we even moved into the cottage. It came from @hollowaysofludlow, who have a fantastic selection of lighting, and I love the contrast between its sleek shape and our antique sideboard. The brushed metal shade ties in beautifully with the bronze fixtures and fittings that we're using throughout the house, and the travertine base echoes the colour of the Bath stone of the exterior walls. It's the kind of considered, timeless design that I'm always drawn to. 

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[AD - PR event] A few images from @visitbathuk's s [AD - PR event] A few images from @visitbathuk's summer showcase media event, held at the @americanmuseumandgardens on the edge of the city last week. I'd never visited it before, even though I drive past regularly, and the gardens and views are absolutely beautiful. Definitely one to return to for a proper look around. 

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I'm hoping to share our finished living room soon I'm hoping to share our finished living room soon but it's too hot to photograph - I don't want to move more than a couple of metres from the fan! So here's a sneak peek snapped a few weeks ago - needless to say we haven't yet tried out the bioethanol stove! 

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Snippets from the first few days of yet another he Snippets from the first few days of yet another heatwave... Late-evening walks around our little town once it's cooled off enough to actually go outside, Loki falling asleep in front of the fan with his mouth hanging open, and a visit to the beautiful @walledgardenatmells in Somerset. 

And if they see this, hi to the couple I got taking to while queueing at The Walled Garden. I didn't catch your names before the queue moved, but your kind words about my books made my day! 

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[AD - PR product] From one Loki photobomb (see my [AD - PR product] From one Loki photobomb (see my last post) to another... I love this view through the doorway from our dining room to the living room. And it perfectly frames the 'Ecru' throw, designed by @ceciliemanz for @elvangdenmark, that I've draped over our CH25 chair. The subtle stripe detailing along the edges is gorgeous, and it's made from super-soft baby alpaca wool. 

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