Halloween is over and November is here, so I’m beginning to think ahead to Christmas - and specifically how to style the house. Although I try to resist putting up any decorations before December, I’ll be using the next few weeks to plan what I’m going to do, gather things together and start savouring the magic and excitement of the season . . .
Minimalist Halloween styling with pick-your-own pumpkins
October is one of my favourite times of the year, and I always enjoy savouring simple, seasonal pleasures: misty walks, cosy evenings with candles, decorating the house for Halloween... And now I have a new autumn tradition to add to the list: pumpkin-picking! I love having pumpkins around the house . . .
New design finds | October 2024
It's time for my regular round-up of new product launches and minimalist design finds, and there's a bit of a theme to this month's selection: the balance between form and function. All the below items encompass practical features or respond to common design problems, without losing any of their aesthetic appeal . . .
The best scented candles for autumn – updated for 2024
Now that the equinox has been and gone, it's time for my updated round-up of the best scented candles for autumn. I have a year-round obsession with candles, but there's something particularly special about lighting them as the days grow shorter and the nights longer - in fact I tend to have one or another flickering away from the moment I wake up until I head back to bed again. Not only does it . . .
My interiors book, the Soft Minimalist Home – published today!
Today is a big deal for me because it's publication day for my first book, The Soft Minimalist Home - Calm, Cosy Decor for Real Lives and Spaces. It's a dream come true - a moment that's exciting, nerve-wracking and surreal all at the same time. I've always wanted to write a book, and specifically this book . . .
New design finds | September 2024
After a bit of a summer slowdown and a much-needed holiday in northern Spain, I'm back on the case with blogging - and I have plenty of interesting posts in the works, starting with a round-up of the latest design finds and product launches to catch my eye. There's plenty to inspire, from sustainable twists on Nordic classics to new rugs, minimalist furniture and even super-stylish kitchen . . .
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