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 . . .
A stay at Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
Whenever I travel, I always try to seek out beautiful hotels which appeal to my love of design – not only are they a treat to stay in, they're also a wonderful source of inspiration for my own projects. The Swedish Nobis Hospitality Group has been responsible for some of my favourites to date, including Miss Clara and Hotel J in Stockholm, and its first addition in Denmark – Nobis Hotel Copenhagen . . .
A night at Hotel Skt. Petri in Copenhagen
I’ve been to Copenhagen many times, and I already have a few favourites when it comes to hotels. But I never turn down the chance to visit the wonderful Danish capital, particularly if it gives me the opportunity to discover yet another fantastic place to stay. One such find was Hotel Skt. Petri, where I spent a night between planes when travelling back from Sweden in February. It sits in a . . .
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