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 . . .
New furniture & homeware finds
Summer may still be in full swing (in fact, it's only just arrived here in the UK!), but homeware brands have already started releasing details of their autumn-winter 2016 collections, and all sorts of interesting things have been popping up in my inbox over recent days. Here’s a round-up of my favourites so far… . . .
Home tour | A minimalist family house in Melbourne
It’s time for another home tour, and today I’m heading all the way over to Australia for a peek at this envy-inducing Melbourne pad. Set in the North Fitzroy district, it’s an excellent example of how small city spaces can be maximised to suit modern living. It was designed by architectural duo Pipkorn & Kilpatrick, who managed to reconfigure a one-bedroom terrace (once a stable block) into . . .
A week on my feet
This is a paid partnership with Luxury Flooring, but all words and opinions are my own I get quite a few emails from brands asking me to take part in various projects and I don't say yes to very many, but every now and then something really interesting pops into my inbox. One such invitation recently arrived from Luxury Flooring, which sells a huge range of affordable floor materials. . . .
Berlin restaurants & cafés
Like all good holidays, our trip to Berlin involved a fair amount of eating and drinking, and the incredible array of restaurants and cafés meant we were spoilt for choice. For my final instalment from the city, here's a round-up of our favourite foodie discoveries... . . .
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