This is a paid partnership with Nest, but all words and opinions are my own As I’ve grown older, I’ve begun to appreciate the importance of investing in good design; I’d far rather save up for a classic piece that I’ll enjoy every day for years to come, than rush into buying cheaper items which won’t stand the test of time. In conjunction with contemporary furniture retailer Nest, here are . . .
How to care for linen
I'll be honest: I'm not a big fan of housework, and I never thought I'd be writing a blog post about laundry. But like many people I've fallen for the wonderfully relaxed look of linen bedding, and after investing in sets for our bedroom and spare room, I'm keen to keep them looking their best. So, I've teamed up with London-based company The Linen Works, which stocks a beautiful range of linen in . . .
A weekend afloat on a London houseboat
I've always fancied embarking on a canal holiday - pootling along with a glass of wine in hand, watching the world drift slowly by. I've also always been fascinated by houseboats, and on trips to Amsterdam and Copenhagen I've found myself peering through portholes for a glimpse of life on the water. So, when Chris and I were offered a night's stay at The Palmer, a houseboat rental on Regent's . . .
Recipe | Butter-baked corn & Kym’s ultimate potato salad
The latest seasonal recipe from Kym Grimshaw of food blog On the Plate celebrates an ingredient that's synonymous with this lovely late-summer, early-autumn cusp: sweet, juicy corn on the cob. Here, Kym has given it a subtle chilli kick and served it up with what is quite possibly the best potato salad I've ever tasted (really!). It's like sunshine on a plate and makes a wonderfully easy supper. . . .
Home tour | A Scandi-inspired family house in Bristol
Instagram is brimming with stunning real-life homes that provide plenty of interiors inspiration. One of the most beautiful that I've come across to date belongs to Beth Harrison (@_beth1980_), who shares my love of Scandinavian style and muted colours - in fact, her Victorian terrace features some of my all-time favourite pieces, including Design Letters & Friends mugs, Muuto's 'The Dots', . . .
New furniture & homeware finds | September 2016
The flood of fantastic new-season product launches shows no sign of abating. Here's a round-up of some of my favourites from the past few weeks... . . .
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