Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved the lazy, care-free days of late summer: the trees heavy with fruit, the fields tinged with gold, the evenings long and light. Nowadays, of course, I spend much of my time stuck in an office, but I try to recapture some of that seasonal magic during my evenings and weekends. So, for everyone who’s struggling to make the most of summer in what little free . . .
Autumn-winter 2016 collection from Tine K Home
I’ve long been a fan of Danish homeware brand Tine K, which was founded in 1999 by Tine Kjeldsen and her husband Jacob Fossum, but I don’t think I’ve ever featured it in a post before. I knew that was going to change the moment I saw its latest collection, which blends Scandinavian simplicity with traditional crafts and a dash of bohemian flair. Like Tine K’s previous ranges, the autumn-winter . . .
Home tour | A Swedish apartment in white, grey & pink
It’s back to Scandinavia for my latest home tour: a beautiful apartment in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. This bright, airy abode instantly caught my eye because of its fresh colour scheme, which pairs crisp white walls and floorboards with soft greys and subtle dashes of pink. But the space still feels cosy and warm thanks to lots of lovely textures and patterns, including chunky woollen . . .
Easy ways to add marble to your home
Sleek white marble is one of those timeless, elegant materials that looks beautiful on everything from kitchen worktops to bathroom floors, but few people have the budget to buy big swathes of it for their home. Luckily, it's easy to introduce elements of marble through accessories, and there are lots of affordable products on the market at the moment. Some of my favourites come from Rose & . . .
A helping hand for bees
I have to confess that I’ve always been a little bit scared of bees and other buzzing insects (if one flies into the house, I tend to make a sharp exit!). But, after reading about the rapid decline in the bee population over recent years, I’ve decided it’s high time I got over my fear and did something to assist these vital creatures. I’ve been spurred on by family-run tea company Taylors of . . .
Recipe | Honey-baked peaches, marscapone & pistachios
One of the great joys of this time of year is the bounty of just-ripe summer fruit, and every morning I walk past grocery shops brimming with plump strawberries, juicy-looking plums and a rainbow of colourful berries. Peaches are perhaps my favourite, though - I have fond memories of devouring them at the end of the garden as a child, their sweet nectar dribbling down my chin, and as soon as I . . .
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