How often do you see the sun rise? If you’re anything like me, then the answer is almost never. My ongoing struggle with insomnia means I’m much more of a night owl than a morning person, and even when I have to get up before dawn for an early train or flight, I’m always in too much of a rush to take any notice of what’s going on around me. But sunrise turned out to be one of the highlights of a . . .
A surprise stay aboard a stylish London houseboat
Last Wednesday I was sitting on the train to London, on my way to preview some of the upcoming autumn-winter designs from interiors brand MADE.com, when I received a rather unexpected email from the lovely ladies in its PR team. They’d just co-launched a brand-new houseboat rental called The Boathouse London and there’d been a last-minute cancellation, so would I like to stay there after the . . .
Summer travel essentials
When it comes to packing for a trip away, I'm as much of a minimalist as I am when I'm decorating my home: I like to have stylish yet functional items with an understated aesthetic, and I try to take only what I think I'll actually need. Over the years I've also learnt that it's worth investing in high-quality, long-lasting pieces wherever I can, particularly with regards to summer items like . . .
A sleek Belgian B&B in a converted fortress
Today I’m sharing a peek inside a stunning conversion that’s not only a family home, but also a very stylish B&B. Called The Bunkers, it sits on the site of an 18th-cenury fortress on the Belgian-Dutch border and showcases the kind of old-meets-new design that always makes me stop in my tracks. The B&B occupies the fortress’ former barn, which has been beautifully transformed by . . .
A country escape with Plankbridge Shepherd’s Huts
As much as I love living in a city, I often find myself craving a few days in the countryside, totally immersed in nature. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe more deeply and switch off from the daily grind, and I always come back feeling clear-headed and refreshed. That said, I’ve never particularly enjoyed camping. Airbeds, damp sleeping bags and communal shower blocks? No thanks. But a . . .
Top tips for Copenhagen
Someone once told me that it’s difficult not to feel at home in Copenhagen, even if you don’t speak a word of Danish. That certainly rings true, and it’s a city I’ve felt drawn to again and again, ever since my first visit through a school exchange programme at the age of 14. For me, Copenhagen has it all – elegant boulevards, pretty little streets lined with houses painted in ochre, grey and . . .
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