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  • Top tips for a city break in Rotterdam

    Top tips for a city break in Rotterdam

    July 31, 2025February 3, 2026

    My guide for exploring the vibrant, innovative city of Rotterdam: where to stay, where to eat and drink, what to see and do, where to shop and more…

  • Hotel Petra – &Tradition’s new design-themed stay in Copenhagen

    Hotel Petra – &Tradition’s new design-themed stay in Copenhagen

    July 22, 2025February 3, 2026

    A look inside Hotel Petra – a new Copenhagen design hotel, bar and restaurant from Danish brand &Tradition…

  • Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2025 | Product launches that caught my eye

    Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2025 | Product launches that caught my eye

    July 18, 2025January 23, 2026

    Gorgeous new furniture, lighting, home textiles, accessories and lime paint that caught my attention at this year’s 3 Days of Design…

  • Profile | Artist Savita Hartsteen

    Profile | Artist Savita Hartsteen

    July 15, 2025January 23, 2026

    I chat to Rotterdam-based artist Savita Hartsteen about her minimalist yet deeply meaningful paintings, her artistic journey, the power of nature, finding fulfilment and turning a dream into a reality…

  • Sleeping in a heatwave with cooling bamboo bedding from Laud

    Sleeping in a heatwave with cooling bamboo bedding from Laud

    July 11, 2025January 23, 2026

    My review of Luff Sleep bamboo-silk bedding from UK bedding specialists Laud: what does it look like, is it good for your skin and does it really help you stay cool in a heatwave?

  • Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2025 | The New Works Residence

    Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2025 | The New Works Residence

    July 9, 2025January 23, 2026

    Another of my top picks from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design: the New Works showroom, this year styled as the brand’s interpretation of a boutique hotel…

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One of our favourite things during our holiday in One of our favourite things during our holiday in North Wales the other week was sitting back and watching the ever-changing mountain view from our accommodation (Hinterland Cabin, booked through @uniquehomestays). Rolling clouds, hovering birds of prey, fiery sunsets... It was even beautiful in the pouring rain. We felt like we had our very own eyrie perched high above the world.

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[AD - ongoing partnership] A sneak peak of our alm [AD - ongoing partnership] A sneak peak of our almost-finished dining room, with Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone chairs from @hollowaysofludlow (always my go-to for Scandinavian design in the UK). I've always loved Wishbones but we didn't have space for them around the table in our previous home - the house as a whole was bigger but the dining room was actually narrower. I'm so happy to have them here, and I know we'll be happily using them for decades to come. I really do think this is one of the most beautiful, timeless chairs ever created, and it's perfect for our rustic-minimalist cottage renovation.

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From a wonderful week exploring Snowdonia and Angl From a wonderful week exploring Snowdonia and Anglesey in North Wales to celebrate Chris' 50th birthday... Green-velvet mountains, rolling mists, lakes and waterfalls, coastal pine forests, sand dunes, red squirrels, crumbling castles, lighthouses, sheep everywhere, restorative hikes, and a train journey into the clouds on @snowdonmountainrailway.

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[AD - paid partnership] I'm a big fan of reed-fron [AD - paid partnership] I'm a big fan of reed-fronted storage units such as our 'Fern Peek' cabinet from @bisley_shop. Here are just a few reasons why: 

1. They have a beautiful, timeless quality and work with all sorts of interior schemes, from retro glamour to the rustic minimalism we’re going for in our cottage.
2. The reeded effect obscures clutter while allowing light to pass through – very useful in small spaces that might be overwhelmed by bulky, solid units.
3. They offer the ideal balance of concealment and display – details are blurred so you don’t need to keep the contents perfectly arranged, but you still get an intriguing hint of the shapes, materials and colours within.
4. They're extremely versatile and can be used as anything from bar cabinets to linen cupboards. 
5. They're great for introducing an element of textural contrast into a space. I love the way the reeded front offsets the natural oak, linen and ceramics around our house. 

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[AD - paid partnership] One of the biggest challen [AD - paid partnership] One of the biggest challenges we’ve faced since downsizing to our little cottage is the lack of storage. Though it was far from large, our previous house had plenty of built-in cupboards, but our new home is somewhat lacking in that department. So, in a bid to keep things calm and organised, we’ve been searching for freestanding units that are practical, durable and pretty to look at. The reed-fronted 'Fern Peek' display cabinet from British company @bisley_shop fits the bill perfectly, and it's incredibly versatile – to the extent that I've found multiple uses for it around our home and can't make up my mind where it should sit permanently! 

How would you use it...?

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