More from our recent adventures in Iceland today. After our stay at the wonderful Ion Hotel, we headed southeast towards the little coastal town of Vík. Our journey began in crisp sunshine, and we meandered slowly along Route 1 (the ring road which encircles the entire country), past snow-covered plains and farmsteads which resembled dolls’ houses against the towering peaks. . . .
Home tour | A revamped North Vancouver house
I’m heading across the Atlantic for my latest home-tour post – a beautiful Canadian abode which fuses industrial and rustic styles to stunning effect. Located in North Vancouver, this 1950s house has been completely transformed by architects Scott & Scott. The owners, two history professors, were keen to create a bright, contemporary home without erasing traces of the building’s past. They . . .
Recipe | Kale, caramelised onion & cheese tart with chestnut pastry
Time for the second post in my new series with Kym Grimshaw of wonderful food blog On The Plate. Each month Kym is sharing a delicious seasonal recipe, and her latest offering focuses on kale, which is at its very best at this time of year. I'll be honest: I've never been a fan of leafy vegetables such as kale. I know they're good for me, so I try to hide them in smoothies and the like, but I . . .
Iceland | Ion Hotel & the Golden Circle
From the Blue Lagoon, we headed east along empty roads towards the mountainous interior. We soon learned that driving anywhere in Iceland was going to take us much longer than expected – partly because of the snowy conditions (I’m very glad we hired a 4x4), and partly because we ended up stopping every few minutes to marvel at yet another amazing view. Eventually, we descended into a wide . . .
The Breakfast Collection from Nina+Co
Happy Monday everyone! I want to start the week by introducing a beautiful tableware collaboration from talented London designer Nina Woodcroft, whose studio Nina+Co was formed in 2014, and consultancy The Ceramicists. Entitled the 'Breakfast Collection’, it includes a plate, a bowl, a mug, a butter dish and an espresso cup that doubles as an egg cup, and the second batch has just gone on sale. I . . .
Iceland | A visit to the Blue Lagoon
Chris and I have just returned from our longed-for visit to Iceland, and what an incredible week we had. The country was everything we’d hoped for and more: otherworldly, elemental, strikingly beautiful, and completely and utterly magical. Our travels took us across the south and east, to mountains, volcanoes, black-sand beaches and glaciers, before we headed to Reykjavik for a couple of days in . . .
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