Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a few festive tipples, and my tipple of choice is always gin. Earlier this year I posted some ideas for summer gin cocktails; now I want to share some winter-themed variations that are perfect for seasonal celebrations (or just a Friday night in, if you fancy treating yourself!). To help, the kind people at Dartington Crystal sent me one of their . . .
Festive wrapping inspiration
I don’t know about you, but I love wrapping Christmas presents. I tend to set aside a weekend afternoon, put on some festive tunes, pour myself a glass of wine, and take over the entire living-room floor with paper, tape and tags. In fact, it’s become something of a seasonal ritual. I always think beautiful packaging makes a gift seem that little bit more special, but that doesn’t mean spending . . .
Home tour | An art-filled Danish apartment
I’m starting the week with a break from Christmas-themed posts, as I wanted to share a few photos of this stunning Copenhagen apartment. The home of ceramicist Anne Black and her family, it’s swathed in natural light and dressed in soft, serene colours, creating the perfect backdrop for an extensive collection of art and the many period features. The original parquet floors, ornate plasterwork, . . .
Styling a winter table | Part 2
I’m really beginning to get into the festive spirit now: I’ve started my shopping, ordered the tree and even opened the first bottle of sloe gin (oops!)... Time, then, to share the second of the winter table arrangements which I’ve put together to provide some inspiration for seasonal gatherings. Last week I posted some photos of my first effort – an elegant affair with tall brass candlesticks . . .
Profile (+ discount) | House & Hamper
Last week I received an intriguing email from a brand-new company called House & Hamper, asking if I’d like to feature its range of gift boxes on These Four Walls. I’m quite fussy about who I recommend on these pages, but it turns out House & Hamper is right up my street. It was founded by Yasmin Ward, who shares my love of Scandinavian design, and focuses on handpicked, natural products . . .
Introducing Yonder Collective
At the weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to the first gathering of Yonder Collective, which saw 20 creatives from the South West come together in Bristol for an evening of inspiration, encouragement and delicious seasonal food. Yonder Collective is a new initiative founded by Emma Chapman-Burnett (who’s also behind the @livebristol Instagram project), with the aim of giving people a . . .
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