For me, few things say September like juicy, sun-ripened sweetcorn. When my brothers and I were children, buttered corn on the cob was one of our favourite seasonal treats - we used to love opening those foil-wrapped parcels, still hot from the oven, and munching the golden kernels inside as melting butter dripped down our chins. We even had special corn-shaped skewers to stick in the end, though . . .
Styling an autumn table with Rose & Grey
[This is a paid partnership with Rose & Grey, but all words and opinions are my own] As much as I love the balmy days of summer, I always get excited when the first hint of autumn appears in the air. There’s something special about the crisp mornings, the golden light, the shifting colours of the trees and fields… And, as the evenings grow darker and colder, I have the perfect excuse to . . .
Five stylish places to stay in Lisbon
Today I’m combining my love of travel and design by launching a new series of posts featuring stylish places to stay in some of my favourite destinations. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while now: after years working in the travel industry, I’ve come across plenty of good (and not so good!) hotels and apartments, and I’m really excited about sharing the best options for all my fellow . . .
The ‘Portraits’ collection by Menu
The latest new-season collection to grab my attention comes from Danish brand Menu, which works with various international designers to produce uncomplicated yet sophisticated pieces for everyday living. Called ‘Portraits’, its new range blends Scandinavian minimalism with elegant shapes and decadent materials, and it’s one of my favourite autumn-winter 2017 launches so far. . . .
New furniture & homeware finds | September 2017
I've been sharing some of my favourite new-season collections over the last couple of weeks, and there are still a few more to come. But there have also been plenty of exciting individual product launches during the past month or two, so here's a round-up of some that have grabbed my attention... . . .
Spanish design | Gandia Blasco
I'm starting the week by sharing another discovery from the recent ‘Sunny Design Days’ tour of Spain, organised by the Spanish Design Association (RED). For me, one of the highlights of the trip was a visit to Gandia Blasco, a family-run company founded in the small Valencian town of Ontinyent in 1941. Originally a blanket manufacturer, it was reinvented in the 1980s by current president José . . .
The autumn-winter 2017 collection from Kristina Dam
I have another new-season collection to share with you today, and it's from a Danish designer whose work hasn't featured on These Four Walls before: Kristina Dam. Originally a graphic designer and architect, Kristina launched her Copenhagen-based design studio in 2012. Her first collection, a series of limited-edition graphic prints, was an instant hit and she soon branched out into furniture . . .
‘Rhythm of Life’ | The 2018 colour collection from Jotun
Norwegian paint company Jotun has just released its latest colour collection and the photos instantly caught my eye when they popped into my inbox a few days ago. Entitled ‘Rhythm of Life’, it encompasses 32 beautiful shades for 2018: terracotta pink, pale sage green, deep burgundy, dark petrol blue. They’re certainly bang on trend – in fact many of the new-season homeware ranges (including Ferm . . .
Recipe | Nduja, pepper & bean stew
The latest recipe from Kym Grimshaw of food blog On The Plate is classic comfort food with a spicy twist. It's made with nduja, a fiery pork sausage from the Calabria region of Italy which has quickly become one of my favourite ingredients. I love its rich flavour, its soft crumbly texture and its versatility - you can spread it on toast, top pizzas with it, or use it as a base for stews and . . .
Six of the best… home-entertainment gadgets for minimalists
It’s a common dilemma: how to integrate technology into the home without detracting from the interior design. It’s certainly a problem I’ve faced over the years – I love listening to music and watching films, but after spending time creating calm, clutter-free rooms, I don’t want to ruin the look and feel with a tangle of ugly cables, a set of nasty black-plastic speakers or leads trailing across . . .
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