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  • A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones

    A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones

    December 20, 2023February 2, 2026

    A minimalist yet magical Christmas tablescape using dried foliage, earthy beige linens, bows, pine cones and lots of candles…

  • My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

    My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

    December 5, 2023February 2, 2026

    A look at how I’ve styled my home for Christmas using minimalist decorations, pine cones, paper stars and a nature-inspired fireplace arrangement with dried foliage and branches…

  • The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

    The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

    November 29, 2023February 3, 2026

    Beautiful, considered Christmas gifts for £25 and under, £50 and under and over £50 – all with timeless minimalist style, and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers…

  • Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

    Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

    November 9, 2023February 3, 2026

    How the Briiv air purifier, made from 90% natural and renewable materials, has helped us tackle allergies and improve the air quality in our home…

  • Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures

    Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures

    October 2, 2023February 4, 2026

    Simple pleasures and seasonal rituals to help you discover the magic and beauty of autumn, at home and beyond…

  • Profile | Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy

    Profile | Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy

    September 18, 2023February 4, 2026

    I chat to Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy about the power of scent, the inspiration behind her wonderful candles and her journey with aromatherapy…

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From a beautiful evening mooching around Oslo wate From a beautiful evening mooching around Oslo waterfront last week. I was in Norway for a short break with a friend, and we were treated to an amazing spring sunset. It made a wonderful start to our trip, and also an opportunity to catch up with the fabulous @dimakaterina. Our stay in the Norwegian capital was only very brief, though, as early next morning we headed off to do something that's been on my bucket list for a long time. More on that (and a full blog travel guide) later in the week... #visitoslo #norwaytravel #theprettycities #divineworldplaces #sunsets_oftheworld
Photos from a spring visit to Great Chalfield Mano Photos from a spring visit to Great Chalfield Manor, a 15th-century National Trust property not far from our new home. It's a beautiful, fairytale kind of place, especially at this time of year when the blossom and wisteria blooms. And see if you can spot the image where I may have captured a ghost... I mean, it was probably just a smudge on my camera lens, but a ghost is a far more interesting explanation. And intriguingly it didn't show up on the frames taken a second beforehand and a second afterwards... #thisprettyengland #wisteriahysteria #visitwiltshire #springgarden #visitthecotswolds
[AD - ongoing partnership] I'll always have a soft [AD - ongoing partnership] I'll always have a soft spot for @hollowaysofludlow's beautiful flagship showroom in Bath (it's where I held the official launch event for my first book), and it's currently hosting a fantastic takeover by Carl Hansen & Søn. Arranged as a series of zones, it's a great way to see the Danish brand's timeless Scandinavian design in context and try various pieces out for yourself. There are plenty of mid-century icons, including Hans J. Wegner's CH24 'Wishbone' chair (my personal favourite), plus newer pieces such as Rikke Frost's stunning 'Sideways' sofa with its organic curves and woven paper-cord sides. A specially created ochre-and-red colour scheme sets it all off perfectly, as do curated artworks and accessories. I’ve long believed that Scandinavian design lends itself particularly well to period settings such as this Georgian former bank building, as its pared-back expression and enduring materials work alongside a range of architectural styles. The takeover is proof of that, and fellow interiors enthusiasts will be in their element. It's on until September, so do take a look around if you're in town. #scandinavianinteriors #scandiinterior #danishdesign #minimalinterior #scandinaviandecor
I couldn't resist sharing a few snaps of our beaut I couldn't resist sharing a few snaps of our beautiful @nordiskakok kitchen, even though it's not quite finished. I've had this design in my head since we first viewed our house almost a year ago, and now it's a reality. I love the timeless Shaker units, oak interiors, floating shelf and bronze fixtures and fittings - it's a lovely blend of classic and contemporary, and it suits our little 19th-century home perfectly. And as pretty much our entire renovation budget has been blown on this room, we certainly hope it will last a very long time! There are a few things left to do - a cabinet that sits on the worktop needs fixing in place, we need to choose a pendant light, and we're on the hunt for a small rustic bar table / freestanding island unit to go in the centre of the room. But it's all now usable, and after six weeks with no kitchen and having had no working oven since we moved in November, that's an absolute joy! #shakerkitchen #cottagerenovation #minimalistkitchen #rusticminimalism #simpleinterior
A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of @askogeng, photographed by @tiffanygrantriley for my second book, Bring The Outside In: Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home. It's a wonderful haven of calming neutrals, natural materials and handmade pieces - and Tiff and I were lucky enough to stay there during the photoshoot so I can testify that it's as liveable as it is beautiful! See the rest of this wonderful home and others in the book, published by @rylandpetersandsmall and available internationally now. #neutralhomedecor #natureinspireddesign #minimalistinterior #scandiinterior #biophilicdesign

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