Happy July everyone! The start of another new month means it's time for my regular round-up of design and lifestyle news, and I have plenty of exciting things to share with you today. So, here are the latest product launches to catch my eye, along with details of a few other interesting bits and bobs... . . .
Five ideas for easy summer drinks
Gosh it's hot here in Bristol at the moment! The whole of the UK is basking in blazing sunshine thanks to a summer heatwave, and I've been making the most of it with plenty of alfresco tipples in the garden. I've shared photos of some of my favourite creations on Instagram over the past few weeks, and they've proven so popular that I've decided to put together a blog post with five easy ideas for . . .
A sleek Belgian B&B in a converted fortress
Today I’m sharing a peek inside a stunning conversion that’s not only a family home, but also a very stylish B&B. Called The Bunkers, it sits on the site of an 18th-cenury fortress on the Belgian-Dutch border and showcases the kind of old-meets-new design that always makes me stop in my tracks. The B&B occupies the fortress’ former barn, which has been beautifully transformed by . . .
Review + discount | Bedfolk bedding
Few things beat climbing into a bed piled with fresh bedding, but finding the right set can be tricky. The vast array of options on the market is confusing (pre-washed linen, non pre-washed linen, cotton with umpteen different thread counts, even bedding made from bamboo fibres), and most of the time it's impossible to tell whether they've been ethically made. So, when just-launched company . . .
‘Home of a Collector’ by &tradition
I love it when interiors brands create showrooms that look like authentic homes – they're so much more appealing than bland, echoey settings that have nothing in common with the spaces where their designs might end up. I've seen several inspiring examples recently ('The Home' by Ferm Living, Menu's London apartment) and the latest to catch my eye is 'Home of a Collector' by &tradition, which . . .
Six ways to add personality to a minimalist kitchen
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Sustainable Kitchens, but as always all words and opinions are my own] If you’re reading this blog then, like me, you probably have a penchant for minimalist, understated design. But that doesn’t mean you can’t inject a bit of personality into your home, and kitchens in particular provide plenty of scope for thinking outside the box. To . . .
Styling a simple summer table with MADE.com
[Advertisement - this is is a paid partnership with MADE.com, but as always all words and opinions are my own] One of the joys of blogging is never quite knowing what exciting projects lie around the corner, and every now and then a totally unexpected opportunity lands in my inbox. One such email arrived a few weeks ago from MADE.com, inviting me to style and co-host a midsummer supper to . . .
A country escape with Plankbridge Shepherd’s Huts
As much as I love living in a city, I often find myself craving a few days in the countryside, totally immersed in nature. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe more deeply and switch off from the daily grind, and I always come back feeling clear-headed and refreshed. That said, I’ve never particularly enjoyed camping. Airbeds, damp sleeping bags and communal shower blocks? No thanks. But a . . .
Home tour | A pared-back Swedish apartment in blue, white and black
Happy Monday everyone! It’s home-tour time again, and today I have a beautiful Swedish apartment decorated in blue, white and black to share with you. I’m a total colour-phobe when it comes to interiors (read why in this post), but the soft greyish blue used in this Gothenburg pad is one of the few shades I could happily incorporate into my own home – it’s wonderfully soothing and reminds me of . . .
Profile | Emilie Van Camp of IyaGallery
Today I’m continuing my series of interviews with inspiring makers and creatives by chatting to another long-term Instagram friend, Emilie Van Camp of IyaGallery. I’ve been an admirer of Emilie’s photography for years – in fact I’ve featured an interview with her before, as part of my 2015 ‘Instagram inspiration’ series – so I was very excited to see her move into watercolour painting. I was . . .
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