This giveaway has now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Kate Parsons, and thanks to everyone who took part! I always find that beds in luxury hotels feel a little bit more special than my bed at home: the linen is a tad crisper, the duvet softer, the mattress a touch more comfortable... If you agree then you'll like my latest competition, as I've teamed up with House of Fraser to give away . . .
Home tour | A light-filled extension in London
I love seeing how period properties can be adapted through clever design, evolving to suit modern lifestyles without losing any of their character or charm. This wonderful example comes from jewellery designer Sally Vanderpump, who has transformed the ground floor of her Edwardian house with a contemporary extension that's flooded with natural light. The result is stunning: a sociable, open-plan . . .
Investing in design classics
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. . . .
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