On Monday Chris and I will be sneaking off for a quick city break in Berlin, and we can’t wait. It was originally supposed to be a surprise for his birthday, but I accidentally showed him the booking when checking in for our recent flights to Iceland. Oops... Oh well, at least he knows what climate to pack for now! On that note, we’re trying to save a bit of airport hassle by taking cabin . . .
Affordable art (& discount!) from Evermade
Finding the perfect artwork for your home is always tricky, particularly if your budget isn’t huge. You might not be able to stretch to signed, limited-edition prints, but that doesn’t mean you’re happy to settle for cheap stock-photography posters. Step forward Evermade, an online store which collaborates with up-and-coming artists to create an ever-expanding collection of eye-catching prints, . . .
Recipe | Primavera courgetti salad
It's time to share another tempting recipe from the lovely Kym Grimshaw of Bristol-based food blog On the Plate, and I have to say that her latest offering is perhaps my favourite to date (though it's a tough call, as they've all been delicious!). This fresh, zingy take on classic pasta primavera is a wonderful way to make the most of seasonal spring greens before they vanish for another year. . . .
Home tour | A Swedish house with marble & brass
Today I want to share a peek at the calming, pared-back home of Swedish blogger Nadja Mini Helminen, which is one of the most beautiful I’ve come across in a while. It’s set by the sea just outside Stockholm, and the whole place has been designed to showcase the wonderful Scandinavian light. Inside, the house retains many of its original features, including wooden panelling and plaster ceiling . . .
Top tips for West Wales
Our recent stay at Bryncyn gave Chris and I the chance to explore an entirely new area of Wales: Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Neither of us had ever ventured further west than Swansea before, and we spent three magical, sun-soaked days pottering around crumbling castles, tiny market towns and hidden bays. We were utterly enchanted by this beautiful corner of the country, and I don’t think . . .
‘Objects’ by Republic of Fritz Hansen
Another beautiful new product line has popped onto my radar – the ‘Objects’ home accessories collection by Republic of Fritz Hansen (perhaps the most famous of any Danish furniture manufacturer, and the company behind a raft of classic pieces). Launched at the recent Salon del Mobile in Milan, ‘Objects’ encompasses 12 simple yet striking items created by names such as Jaime Hayon, Wednesday . . .
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