The latest Urban Jungle Bloggers challenge was to create a ‘plant gang’ – a grouping of plants in all shapes, sizes and textures that celebrates the rich diversity of greenery available. I’ve amassed quite a collection of plants over recent months – neat little succulents, leafy ferns, tumbling ivy, spikey spider plants. Until now they’ve been dotted all over the house, so I had lots of fun . . .
New temptations from Loaf
I’ve long been a fan of British homeware brand Loaf, whose laid-back designs blend timeless elegance with up-to-the-minute rustic and industrial touches, so I was excited to see some lovely new products land on its website this week. The just-launched items include five sofas and the intriguingly named ‘Shortbread' bed, plus more than 20 additional fabric choices in soft, powdery pastels – . . .
Outdoor living inspiration
I have gardens on my mind this week (well, there was a brief glimmer of summer before the rain returned...). More specifically, I’ve been thinking about outdoor dining and lounging, and the idea of creating a ‘room’ outside. We’ve recently moved from a flat with a large garden to a house with a much smaller plot, but I have a feeling we’re going to use our new outdoor space a lot more than the . . .
A wine-fuelled stay in the Douro Valley
I’ve posted a few things about our recent time in Porto, and now I want to share some images from the last leg of our trip – the beautiful Douro Valley, which is just a short motorway hop from the city. The Douro is the oldest wine-producing region in the world, and it’s also one of the most beautiful – a string of steeply terraced vineyards plunging down towards a winding river, with sleepy . . .
Profile | Midgley Green
I’m always excited when I discover inspiring new homeware brands, particularly when they’re located in and around Bristol. So, I’m delighted to introduce Midgley Green, a Somerset-based website with a beautifully crafted range of pieces. Over to co-founder Katherine to explain more… . . .
A lazy lunch at The Ethicurean
Last Sunday we finally visited somewhere that’s been hovering at the top of our must-do list for ages: The Ethicurean, a seasonal and sustainable restaurant located a few miles south of Bristol in the rolling foothills of the Mendips. Set in an Edwardian glasshouse within the walls of the Barley Wood Kitchen Garden, it’s run by hunter and mixologist Jack Adair-Bevan, Mexican-born Paûla Zarate . . .
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