Another wedding mood board for you today: industrial chic. I love the idea of holding weddings and other celebrations in industrial venues - for me they have real beauty, and they provide blank canvases for all sorts of interesting decoration. They also have a lot of history to tell, as so many lives have played out within their walls over the years. This is the look we'd aim for if we . . .
Home tour | A rustic Greek villa with a contemporary edge
For my latest home-tour post I’m heading to sunnier climes; specifically, to the beautiful Greek island of Ithaca and the equally beautiful Villa Kalos. Set amid a sea of olive and almond trees, with only bleating goats for neighbours, this rambling old farmhouse has been completely transformed by South African photographers Robbert Koene and Gerda Genis. When they first purchased the building . . .
The ‘VIKTIGT’ collection from IKEA
IKEA has just announced a raft of new limited-edition collections and I wanted to end the week by sharing a few images of my favourite: the beautiful ‘VIKTIGT’ range, created by renowned glass designer and ceramicist Ingegerd Råman. It follows on from successful IKEA collaborations with other famous names – including Isla Crawford’s cork-based ‘SINNERLIG’ collection, which caused huge excitement . . .
Wedding mood board | Rustic romance
A little dose of mid-week prettiness for you today, with the second of my wedding mood boards (you can see the first one here). This is the look and feel we'll aim for if we choose a rustic venue - perhaps the beautiful old stones of Almonry Barn in the tiny Somerset village of Muchelney, or the stunning orangery at Hestercombe Gardens. This take on rustic is inspired by Italy - a country we've . . .
Profile | Corotos Market
I love stumbling across people who share my passion for design and craftsmanship, and Alexandra Vasquez is one such person. Based in Berlin, she’s the brains behind newly launched website Corotos Market, which stocks a beautifully curated range of unique home accessories from around the globe. Alexandra’s aim is to help people create a home which reflects their life and personality by offering . . .
Weekend pampering with Plum & Ashby
It may have been a short working week, but after a few long days in the office I’m very glad that Friday has rolled around once again. And what better way to celebrate the start of the weekend than a lazy evening of pampering? With that in mind, I want to introduce you to a lovely range of bath and body products from British brand Plum & Ashby. The company was launched in 2013 by Vicky . . .
Wedding mood board | Winter drama
Following that surprise Icelandic proposal, Chris and I are now in full wedding-planning mode. I promise these pages won't turn into a stream of wedding-related stuff (there are plenty of dedicated blogs out there for that), but I am planning to share occasional bits and bobs that I think might be of interest to anyone else planning a big occasion - after all, everyone loves looking at pretty . . .
Recipe | Cabbage wedges, romesco sauce & crispy pancetta
I've been addicted to romesco sauce ever since I spent time living in Barcelona as a student, so I was delighted when Kym from Bristol-based food blog On the Plate decided to feature it in the latest post of our ongoing recipe series. Originating from Catalonia, romesco is a deliciously thick concoction made from almonds, red peppers and tomatoes. Kym's version is quick and easy to make and . . .
Home tour | A Swedish apartment with splashes of spring colour
Adding accent colours to a muted scheme without overpowering it is always tricky, but this three-bedroom corner apartment in Gothenburg is a perfect example of how to do it well. Throughout, it mixes minimal monochrome décor with touches of spring-like blues and greens, creating a space that’s both fresh and calming. The lounge is my favourite room. The mint-green sofa works brilliantly next to . . .
Urban Jungle Bloggers | Botanical zoom
This month's Urban Jungle Bloggers challenge is all about getting up close and showcasing those lovely little plant details that we'd normally miss - the patterns and textures, the colour variations, the tiny hairs on the leaves... I've chosen to feature my favourite new discovery - snake's head fritillary. I'd never heard of this graceful little plant before a recent trip to the local garden . . .
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