You’ve probably noticed by now, but I’m a little obsessed with grey; in fact, our entire house is painted in one shade or another. For me, it's the perfect colour: it's sleek, it's sophisticated, it works as a neutral backdrop for all sorts of accents, and it's wonderfully calming to come home to at the end of a busy day. But choosing exactly the right shade can be tricky, so here are a few tips . . .
Home tour | A minimalist farmhouse in Suffolk
After talking about minimalism and Norm Architects in last week’s posts, it seems fitting that my first home tour of 2017 is a minimal house created by the Copenhagen-based studio itself. Contemporary Scandinavian design isn’t something you’d normally associate with a rural farmhouse, but Reydon Grove, located on a working farm in Suffolk (southern England), offers just that. Raised above the . . .
A minimalist approach for the new year
Does anyone else find themselves craving calmness and simplicity in January? As soon as the madness of Christmas is over, I can't wait to tear down the decorations, clear out the clutter and focus on what really matters. I've always been drawn towards minimalism and pared-back design, but this year I want to streamline my life as well as my home. My aim is to get rid of anything that I no . . .
Norm Architects launches new bathroom collection
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a restful festive break. After a wonderful week split between Bristol and my parents' house in Derbyshire, I'm feeling restored and raring to get going on 2017 posts - starting with the news that Norm Architects has launched a pared-back bathroom suite for Spanish company Inbani. Copenhagen-based Norm has created stunning designs for all sorts of . . .
Merry Christmas!
Well, what a strange year 2016 has turned out to be. On a personal level, it's been wonderful - it started with a road trip around Iceland and a surprise proposal, and ended with a couple of exciting new projects (more on those to follow soon). On a global level, it's been turbulent and troubling, and I can't help facing 2017 with a twinge of trepidation. Next year is going to be a big one in . . .
Recipe | Cranberry & orange breakfast muffins
Earlier in the week I shared some recipes for sweet festive treats, and now here's one for indulgent Christmas breakfasts - cranberry and orange muffins, courtesy of the lovely Kym Grimshaw from Bristol-based food blog On the Plate. Tucking into these delights is the perfect way to start lazy holiday mornings, and orange and cranberry is one of those classic crowd-pleaser combinations. You can . . .
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