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  • Why we chose a bioethanol stove

    Why we chose a bioethanol stove

    September 30, 2026October 1, 2026

    The reasons why we opted for a bioethanol stove over a wood-burner or gas fire, from clean air to ease of installation – plus my verdict on whether our stove is any good…

  • Why we chose Quick-Step wood flooring for our cottage renovation

    Why we chose Quick-Step wood flooring for our cottage renovation

    September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

    Why pale oak wooden flooring from Quick-Step’s waterproof Cascada range proved ideal for our cosy, rustic-minimalist cottage…

  • Room reveal: our calm, cosy cottage living room

    Room reveal: our calm, cosy cottage living room

    September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

    How we turned a featureless through-space into a rustic-minimalist living room with layers of inviting texture…

  • Room reveal: our minimalist cottage kitchen

    Room reveal: our minimalist cottage kitchen

    August 27, 2026September 18, 2026

    Our newly finished kitchen combines beige Shaker units with marble, oak, bronze and rustic wood for a timeless and elegant cottage aesthetic…

  • Room reveal: our rustic-minimalist dining room

    Room reveal: our rustic-minimalist dining room

    June 26, 2026September 18, 2026

    With its timeless pale oak furniture, calm neutral decor and natural materials, our dining room sets the tone for our cottage’s rustic-minimalist interior…

  • Three ways to use a reed-fronted cabinet from Bisley

    Three ways to use a reed-fronted cabinet from Bisley

    June 5, 2026June 26, 2026

    The ‘Fern Peek’ reed-fronted cabinet from British furniture company Bisley is incredibly versatile. Here are three ways to use it around the home, plus my top display-cabinet styling tips…

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I’ve always loved the cosy warmth and soothing glo I’ve always loved the cosy warmth and soothing glow of a real flame, and a working fireplace was high on the wish-list when we moved from the city to the countryside. We haven't installed a wood-burner or a gas fire though - instead we've opted for a bioethanol stove, which uses a liquid plant-based fuel. Here's why... 

#bioethanolfire #cottageinterior #cottagerenovation #minimalistcottage #cosyseason

Minimalist cottage interior | Cottage renovation | Bioethanol stove | Bioethanol fireplace | Cosy minimalism | Soft minimalist home | Minimalist living room | Neutral home decor | Autumn home decor
Do not adjust your phone screens: this is rainbow Do not adjust your phone screens: this is rainbow colour on my grid. And with good reason. 

This is the 'Moments of Light' installation, created by @brucemunrostudio to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hospice charity @dorothyhousehc, located just down the road from me in the village of Winsley. I was lucky enough to be invited to the preview yesterday evening before it opens to the public today, and it's utterly beautiful - poignant, moving and mesmerising to watch. 

'Moments of Light' is running until 31st December, and if you're local or just visiting the area, I'd urge you go along. You can book a timeslot online and it's free of charge, but of course donations to help this vital organisation and the thousands of people it cares for every year across Bath, Wiltshire and Somerset are very welcome.

#momentsoflight #visitwiltshire #visitbath #hospicecharity #dorothyhousehospice
I thought I'd answer some of the common questions I thought I'd answer some of the common questions about our new kitchen (with slim-framed Shaker cabinets from @nordiskakok), as the same queries keep cropping up again and again. If there's anything else you want to know you'll find loads of information on my blog, or you can ask away in the comments below. 

#cottagerenovation #cottagekitchen #shakerkitchen #minimalistkitchen #kitchendesignideas 

Cottage kitchen | Beige Shaker kitchen | Cottage renovation | Kitchen makeover | Neutral interior | Minimalist cottage interior | Rustic minimalist interiors | Soft minimalist home decor
Snippets from a visit to Avebury - a beautiful lit Snippets from a visit to Avebury - a beautiful little Wiltshire village that sits within the world's largest prehistoric stone circle. It's a fascinating place to explore - you can wander right up to the stones, and it's home to a National Trust manor house and one of the most haunted pubs in the UK.

We're having so much fun exploring our new home county around renovating. It really is a special place, with a long and fascinating history. It's also where much of my mum's family originally came from, so I felt a strong link to it even before we moved here. 

#visitwiltshire #avebury #thisprettyengland #cornersofmyworld #wiltshirephotography
Beautiful late-afternoon September light (and a su Beautiful late-afternoon September light (and a sun-bathing cat) in our living room. I'm so happy to have this room ready for autumn - I can't wait for cosy evenings and weekend afternoons curling up on the sofa by the bioethanol stove. 

#neutrallivingroom #cottagerenovation #cottageinterior #softminimalisthome #simplehomestyle 

Cottage living room | Neutral home | Minimalist cottage interior | Rustic minimalist decor | Beige living room | Calm interiors | Neutral interiors | Linen sofa

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