A couple of weeks ago I mentioned briefly that we're about to give our kitchen a makeover, so today I want to share more about our plans and the thinking behind them. We inherited our current kitchen when we bought the house in 2014, and apart from adding a row of pendant lights and some open shelving, we haven't done anything else to it since we moved in. There's nothing particularly wrong . . .
Focus on: Georg Jensen’s ‘HK’ pitcher
[Advertisement - this post references a gifted item and a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] Today I'm continuing my series exploring the history behind iconic pieces with a look at an item that's often considered a landmark of Danish design: Henning Koppel's elegant 'HK' pitcher, created for Georg Jensen back in 1952 and still in production 67 years later. . . .
New finds | April 2019
Is it just me or is 2019 flying by? Anyway, the start of a new month means it's time for another round-up of interesting product launches, new collections and other bits and bobs. Today I have beautiful finds from the UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Poland to share with you, so settle back and take a look at the designs which have caught my eye over the last few weeks... . . .
Home tour | A minimalist apartment in Vancouver
Today we're heading over to Vancouver for a look around an apartment which exemplifies minimalist Scandinavian style. It's the home of Kevin Chen, whose blog, Nordic Entrance, and associated Instagram feed always inspire with their beautiful imagery and useful design tips. Kevin's grey and white decor is my idea of interiors perfection - calm, considered and uncluttered, with lots of texture . . .
How to make the most of small kitchens
We’re about to start sprucing up our kitchen, but there’s one thing we won’t be able to change: its size. We don’t have the funds to knock down walls and create an open-plan kitchen-diner, so we’re going to have to make the most of the narrow galley-style space we have. It’s a dilemma I know many of you share, so before I dive into the plans for our upcoming makeover, I’ve rounded up 10 ideas . . .
My minimalist hallway makeover | The reveal
[Advertising - this post features gifted items, but all words and opinions are my own] Today I want to show you the latest part of our house to receive a makeover: the hallway. It's taken us four years to get around to doing anything with it, but it's a tricky space and we didn't want to rush into making any decisions that we might come to regret. As this is the first thing people see . . .
Home tour | A considered house by a Norwegian fjord
Today I'm sharing a peek inside a gorgeous Norwegian house with possibly the most breathtakingly beautiful setting of any home I've ever featured. Located by a majestic fjord, it belongs to Eldrid from @housebythefjord - one of my all-time favourite Instagram accounts. What first drew me to her feed was the stunning view from her window, but the more I learned about her home and the story . . .
Six places to buy stylish pet accessories
Sharing a home with a cat or dog is wonderful, but there's no denying they bring with them a lot of paraphernalia - beds, bowls, scratching posts, toys, litter trays... Most of it isn't exactly pretty, and it's certainly not ideal if you're a minimalist who can't stand clutter! Luckily, there are places where you can find stylish pet accessories to suit a range of budgets, so I've rounded up a few . . .
New finds | March 2019
It's time for another round-up of my latest finds for simple, relaxed living, and this month's selection covers everything from statement chairs and affordable art prints to stylish linen loungewear. I hope you find something that appeals... . . .
Spring Wharf – a stylish rental development in Bath
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Spring Wharf, but all words and opinions are my own] Today I have a home tour with a difference to share, as it's a property you could actually move into yourself. Set in the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, just 10 minutes by train from my own base in Bristol, it's the show apartment for Spring Wharf - a brand-new and very stylish riverside . . .
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