After talking about minimalism and Norm Architects in last week’s posts, it seems fitting that my first home tour of 2017 is a minimal house created by the Copenhagen-based studio itself. Contemporary Scandinavian design isn’t something you’d normally associate with a rural farmhouse, but Reydon Grove, located on a working farm in Suffolk (southern England), offers just that. Raised above the . . .
A minimalist approach for the new year
Does anyone else find themselves craving calmness and simplicity in January? As soon as the madness of Christmas is over, I can't wait to tear down the decorations, clear out the clutter and focus on what really matters. I've always been drawn towards minimalism and pared-back design, but this year I want to streamline my life as well as my home. My aim is to get rid of anything that I no . . .
Norm Architects launches new bathroom collection
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a restful festive break. After a wonderful week split between Bristol and my parents' house in Derbyshire, I'm feeling restored and raring to get going on 2017 posts - starting with the news that Norm Architects has launched a pared-back bathroom suite for Spanish company Inbani. Copenhagen-based Norm has created stunning designs for all sorts of . . .
Merry Christmas!
Well, what a strange year 2016 has turned out to be. On a personal level, it's been wonderful - it started with a road trip around Iceland and a surprise proposal, and ended with a couple of exciting new projects (more on those to follow soon). On a global level, it's been turbulent and troubling, and I can't help facing 2017 with a twinge of trepidation. Next year is going to be a big one in . . .
Recipe | Cranberry & orange breakfast muffins
Earlier in the week I shared some recipes for sweet festive treats, and now here's one for indulgent Christmas breakfasts - cranberry and orange muffins, courtesy of the lovely Kym Grimshaw from Bristol-based food blog On the Plate. Tucking into these delights is the perfect way to start lazy holiday mornings, and orange and cranberry is one of those classic crowd-pleaser combinations. You can . . .
Spring-summer 2017 collection from H&M Home
I know, I know, Christmas hasn't yet been and gone, but some of the spring-summer 2017 homeware collections are already beginning to emerge, and I couldn't resist sharing a peek at this one from H&M Home. H&M has long been one of my go-to places for affordable (and I mean really affordable) home accessories, but I've always thought of its range as cheap and cheerful rather than . . .
Sweet festive treats
For me, Christmas is about slowing down, catching up with family and friends, and taking time to indulge in those little treats that I rarely manage to squeeze into everyday life - long winter walks, steaming mugs of hot chocolate, and settling down to read with a huge slice of something sweet. With that in mind, I've gathered together delicious recipes for festive cakes, bakes and tipples from . . .
How to make a seasonal garland
At Christmas I love decorating the house with seasonal foliage - it instantly adds a bit of festive cheer, and it fills the air with the most magical scent. In the past I've stuck to placing clusters of it in vases and on mantelpieces, but this year I decided to create a minimalist, eye-catching garland instead. This garland is quick and easy to make, and it's the perfect weekend project if you . . .
3D paper Christmas decorations from Fabulous Goose
I recently stumbled across a new collection of beautiful 3D paper Christmas decorations from Scandinavian homeware company Fabulous Goose, and I couldn't resist sharing a few photos. The result of a collaboration between Fabulous Goose founder Valentina Albæk and Danish paper artist Theresa Jessing, the range adds a contemporary twist to timeless Christmas shapes. There are fir trees, pine . . .
Home tour | A contemporary cabin in rural Wales
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to 'Weekend:In', a fantastic event organised by the lovely Olivia Tripp to bring together bloggers, influencers and independent brands based in the South West and Wales. I'll talk more about the event itself in future posts, but first I want to share a look at the venue: a stunning contemporary cabin in the rolling Monmouthshire . . .
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