A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win copies of the first two issues of Openhouse in a giveaway run by the lovely Lou of Littlegreenshed. It’s safe to say that I fell in love with this wonderful magazine as soon as I turned the cover: published twice a year, it features people across the world who open their homes to others for various reasons, and it’s produced by two Barcelona-based . . .
Home tour | A dark, dramatic house in Bristol
I blogged last month about the look book of stylish Bristol homes that I’ve put together with independent estate agents Elephant, and now I want to share a peek inside one of the properties featured. This four-bedroom Victorian house in the leafy St Andrews area of the city is one of my favourites. I love the palette of delicously moody greys, which look fantastic against the tall sash windows . . .
Garden furniture from Rowen & Wren
A couple of weeks ago I posted some inspiration for outdoor living and, now that summer finally seems to be putting in an appearance, we’re beginning to turn the plans for our garden into a reality. A few tomato and pepper plants have already sprung up (having a south-facing plot seems to have brought out the Good Life in us), and now we’re focusing on making the patio area usable in time for BBQ . . .
The Other Art Fair
Just a quick post today to let you know about The Other Art Fair, which is taking place at The Arnolfini on Bristol's Harbourside this weekend (5th-7th June). The fair showcases works by 70 emerging artists before they gain gallery representation, giving visitors the chance to chat with and buy directly from them. This is the first time the event has ventured outside London, and it's great to . . .
The Elephant & These Four Walls look book
It’s no secret that I love Bristol, the place which I’ve called home ever since moving here to start university in 2001. It’s a city like no other – edgy yet elegant, cosmopolitan yet laid-back, forward-thinking yet firmly rooted in its past, and with a creative, independent streak that has spawned everything from Brunel’s industrial icons to Banksy’s street art. Call me biased, but for me it’s . . .
Home tour | A dash of bohemia in Copenhagen
I want to kick off the week (a little belatedly, due to the UK Bank Holiday yesterday) by sharing some photos of a beautiful Copenhagen apartment which I stumbled across on Danish website Bo Bedre. I’m always a sucker for Nordic interiors, but what I love most about this scheme is the way owner Signe Toft (a lawyer who clearly has an eye for style) has seamlessly mixed Scandinavian minimalism . . .
Instagram Inspiration | Blend & Bloom
It’s time for another dose of Instagram inspiration, and this month I’m delighted to introduce Michelle (@michellelouise__) of lovely blog Blend & Bloom. I’m a huge fan of Michelle’s beautifully calming images, which capture peaceful moments, little treats and the mighty landscapes around her home in northern England. It's wonderfully soothing stuff – and, like all my favourite feeds, it . . .
Urban Jungle Bloggers | A ‘plant gang’
The latest Urban Jungle Bloggers challenge was to create a ‘plant gang’ – a grouping of plants in all shapes, sizes and textures that celebrates the rich diversity of greenery available. I’ve amassed quite a collection of plants over recent months – neat little succulents, leafy ferns, tumbling ivy, spikey spider plants. Until now they’ve been dotted all over the house, so I had lots of fun . . .
New temptations from Loaf
I’ve long been a fan of British homeware brand Loaf, whose laid-back designs blend timeless elegance with up-to-the-minute rustic and industrial touches, so I was excited to see some lovely new products land on its website this week. The just-launched items include five sofas and the intriguingly named ‘Shortbread' bed, plus more than 20 additional fabric choices in soft, powdery pastels – . . .
Outdoor living inspiration
I have gardens on my mind this week (well, there was a brief glimmer of summer before the rain returned...). More specifically, I’ve been thinking about outdoor dining and lounging, and the idea of creating a ‘room’ outside. We’ve recently moved from a flat with a large garden to a house with a much smaller plot, but I have a feeling we’re going to use our new outdoor space a lot more than the . . .
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