If you've been following this blog for any length of time you'll have realised I have a love (bordering on an obsession!) with scented candles. I've always been fascinated by the way they can conjure up a certain mood, moment or place, and every season I put together a round-up of some of my favourites. One name you'll have seen appear time and time again is Essence + Alchemy . . .
6 stylish places to stay in Comporta, Portugal
Today I'm continuing my series sharing some of the gorgeous accommodation options that I came across while researching my recent road trip through Portugal with a round-up of the best hotels, B&Bs and holiday rentals in Comporta. Set on the Sado river estuary in the Alentejo region and surrounded by salt marshes, pine forests and rice fields, the village of Comporta . . .
8 ideas for minimalist flower arrangements
I love having fresh flowers and foliage around the house - it provides a connection with nature that I find very calming, and it really can elevate even the plainest of corners. And beautiful displays needn't be overcomplicated or expensive. I much prefer something simple but striking, so in this post I've rounded up eight easy ways to create modern, minimalist arrangements . . .
Autumn-winter 2023 design news | Part 1
The start of a new month means I'd normally be bringing you my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. But, as it's September, details of autumn-winter 2023 collections are starting to filter out, so I thought I'd shake things up this time around and share more in-depth looks at some of my favourites, spread over a series of posts . . .
The VLA61 ‘Monarch’ chair – sculptural beauty meets functional design
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own.] Last year Carl Hansen & Søn teamed up with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects to honour the enduring legacy of its founder, the late Vilhelm Lauritzen, by putting some of his furniture into production. And now they've extended the collection by launching another stunning Lauritzen . . .
19 of the best desks for small spaces
As summer draws to a close, many of us are getting back into work mode or gearing up for the start of a new school term. The rise in remote and hybrid working means creating a calm, productive zone for working from home is as important as ever, but not everyone has a spare room that they can turn into a dedicated office . . .
‘Clean Conscious’ – a sustainable lighting collection with timeless style
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Well-lit, but all words and opinions are my own.] If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen that I recently journeyed up to Design Festival North in Manchester for the launch of 'Clean Conscious' - a new collection of sustainable lighting from Yorkshire-based company Well-lit. I've now had the chance to test out some of the designs . . .
Villa Vipp: Danish design meets the Mediterranean vernacular
We're taking a virtual trip to the southern Italian region of Puglia today, for a look around the latest addition to Danish brand Vipp's collection of design-led guest accommodation: Villa Vipp. Since the creation of the initial Vipp Shelter by a Swedish lake, Vipp has been steadily growing its portfolio of bookable one-of-kind hideaways, each showcasing beautiful architecture, stunning . . .
New design finds | August 2023
Well, August has rolled around very quickly (and it's the month I turn 40 - eek!). Anyway, after a bit of a break while I shared all the news from Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design, my regular round-up of interesting product launches and minimalist design finds is back. So, read on for details of an updated take on the traditional Shaker kitchen, an elegant sofa collection, hand-crafted accessories . . .
A home-office revamp with an IKEA desk hack
As a self-employed blogger and freelance creative based at home, I find having a calm, clutter-free work environment is vital for staying focused and inspired. I count myself very lucky that we have a small box room that I can use as an office, and over the years it's gradually evolved to suit my needs. I've long been happy with the bones of it . . .
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