Apologies for the lack of blog content recently - I'm working on a big and very exciting project that's taking up most of my time. I hope to be able to share more details with you soon, but in the meantime I wanted to put together a quick post rounding up some simple spring updates that I've made around the home . . .
Minimalist garden inspiration with ‘AH’ outdoor furniture from Carl Hansen & Søn
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own] It's that time of year when many of us start to think about getting our gardens, terraces or balconies ready for the warmer months ahead, and today I'm excited to share some inspiration for minimalist outdoor furniture in collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn . . .
The best scented candles for spring
Despite a brief return to sleet and snow last week, spring has arrived here in Bristol - and that means it's time for my seasonal round-up of the best scented candles. For me candles aren't just a winter thing, and I love selecting fragrances that suit my mood and the season. Around now I start swapping the smoky, spicy notes that I tend to favour during the colder months for lighter scents . . .
New design finds | March 2024
As always, the start of a new month means it's time for my regular round-up of design finds, and February's trade fairs and design weeks mean I have plenty of beautiful launches to share with you this time around. So, read on for details of versatile furniture and lighting, new twists on existing favourites, a Danish design classic that's about to be reintroduced, and two pieces created with . . .
A visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall
Chris and I have just got back from an impromptu minibreak on Cornwall's south coast - a beautiful landscape of tidal creeks, secluded coves, wooded valleys and windswept headlands that we always enjoy visiting. I've added some new finds from the trip to my existing posts about the area, but today I'm sharing an in-depth look at a place that's become a firm Cornish favourite for both of us . . .
New launches & rediscovered classics from &Tradition
Several of my favourite design names have just released details of their spring-summer 2024 collections and one in particular immediately caught my eye: that of Danish brand &Tradition, which is known for its mix of timeless Scandinavian pieces and contemporary creations by a raft of international designers . . .
Vipp Cold Hawaii – a design-led coastal hideaway in Denmark
This month's round-up of design news included a look at the new 'V3' kitchen from Vipp and today I want to share more of the stunning beach house where it was photographed. The latest opening in Vipp's growing collection of bookable guest accommodation in Scandinavia and beyond, it sits among the dunes of Denmark's Thy National Park - often dubbed 'Cold Hawaii' because of its windswept beaches . . .
New design finds | February 2024
As we head into February, interiors brands are starting to release details of their new-season collections, and I'll be sharing some of my favourites with you over the coming weeks. But first, it's time for my regular round-up of individual product launches that have caught my eye, this month encompassing a beautiful kitchen, contemporary takes on classic chairs, adaptable furniture and . . .
21 of the best marble coffee & side tables
Marble is a perennial favourite of mine - a timeless, durable and surprisingly versatile material that never looks tired. So, for my latest 'best of' round-up, I thought I'd update the selection of marble coffee and side tables that I originally shared a few years ago. Marble is often thought of as glamorous and decadent, but it works brilliantly in minimalist schemes. It looks particularly . . .
7 stylish places to stay in Portugal’s Douro Valley
It's time for the final instalment in my series rounding up the stylish accommodation options in Portugal that I came across while planning and researching last year's 10-day road trip through the country with a friend. I've already covered the best places to stay in the eastern Algarve, the rural Alentejo region and the coastal resort of Comporta, and today it's the turn of the Douro Valley - our . . .
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