After an incredible week of glaciers, snowstorms and icebergs (plus a surprise proposal!), our time in Iceland ended with a couple of days in Reykjavik. I’ve already talked about where we stayed; now it’s the turn of the city itself. The world’s most northerly capital is an intriguing little place. It’s tiny – around half the size of Bristol – and feels a little like a frontier town thanks to . . .
Iceland | A beautiful Reykjavik apartment
I’ve spent the past couple of evenings looking through the last of the thousands (yes, thousands!) of photos that I took in Iceland and reminiscing about Reykjavik, the final leg of our trip. I’ll post a bit about our time exploring the world’s most northerly capital city later this week, but first I want to share some pictures of the stunning apartment we stayed in. There’s something wonderful . . .
Finding your interiors personality with Sandberg
Today I want to share a lovely new concept from Swedish company Sandberg, which produces beautifully crafted wallpapers and accessories. For its spring-summer 2016 trend report, Sandberg has chosen not to present a vast collection of new designs, but to devise a tool to help people discover their interiors personality. The aim is to encourage responsible consumption by enabling customers to . . .
Room Envy | A grey & white kitchen
I've covered bedrooms, lounges, bathrooms and more, so I thought it was about time I picked a kitchen for my monthly 'Room Envy' post. There are so many wonderful ideas in this beautiful space, which sits in an airy, light-filled Stockholm apartment. The dark units mix classic lines with a contemporary matt finish, and they're offset by sparkling Carrara marble counters. The striking brass . . .
Iceland | The south coast, Vík & Jökulsárlón
More from our recent adventures in Iceland today. After our stay at the wonderful Ion Hotel, we headed southeast towards the little coastal town of Vík. Our journey began in crisp sunshine, and we meandered slowly along Route 1 (the ring road which encircles the entire country), past snow-covered plains and farmsteads which resembled dolls’ houses against the towering peaks. . . .
Home tour | A revamped North Vancouver house
I’m heading across the Atlantic for my latest home-tour post – a beautiful Canadian abode which fuses industrial and rustic styles to stunning effect. Located in North Vancouver, this 1950s house has been completely transformed by architects Scott & Scott. The owners, two history professors, were keen to create a bright, contemporary home without erasing traces of the building’s past. They . . .
Recipe | Kale, caramelised onion & cheese tart with chestnut pastry
Time for the second post in my new series with Kym Grimshaw of wonderful food blog On The Plate. Each month Kym is sharing a delicious seasonal recipe, and her latest offering focuses on kale, which is at its very best at this time of year. I'll be honest: I've never been a fan of leafy vegetables such as kale. I know they're good for me, so I try to hide them in smoothies and the like, but I . . .
Iceland | Ion Hotel & the Golden Circle
From the Blue Lagoon, we headed east along empty roads towards the mountainous interior. We soon learned that driving anywhere in Iceland was going to take us much longer than expected – partly because of the snowy conditions (I’m very glad we hired a 4x4), and partly because we ended up stopping every few minutes to marvel at yet another amazing view. Eventually, we descended into a wide . . .
The Breakfast Collection from Nina+Co
Happy Monday everyone! I want to start the week by introducing a beautiful tableware collaboration from talented London designer Nina Woodcroft, whose studio Nina+Co was formed in 2014, and consultancy The Ceramicists. Entitled the 'Breakfast Collection’, it includes a plate, a bowl, a mug, a butter dish and an espresso cup that doubles as an egg cup, and the second batch has just gone on sale. I . . .
Iceland | A visit to the Blue Lagoon
Chris and I have just returned from our longed-for visit to Iceland, and what an incredible week we had. The country was everything we’d hoped for and more: otherworldly, elemental, strikingly beautiful, and completely and utterly magical. Our travels took us across the south and east, to mountains, volcanoes, black-sand beaches and glaciers, before we headed to Reykjavik for a couple of days in . . .
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