When I left work last night, it was still light and I could hear birds chirruping in the branches all around me, even in the middle of the city. It felt like spring was truly in the air, and it got me thinking about breathing some new-season freshness into my home. There are some beautiful spring-like pastel shades around at the moment - the colours of delicate blossoms, blue skies and . . .
Urban Jungle Bloggers | Hanging Planters
I’m very excited to share my first post in the monthly Urban Jungle Bloggers series, which is hosted by Igor of Happy Interior Blog and Judith of JOLIEX.com. Together they’ve built up an international community of people who are passionate about bringing greenery into their homes and sharing ideas with others, and it always gives me plenty of inspiration. Even more excitingly, the theme this . . .
Profile | Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue
My latest profile piece is a break from my normal interiors and lifestyle focus, but it's a cause that’s very close to my heart – Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue. This amazing charity, run entirely by volunteers, cares for and rehomes more than 500 abandoned cats and kittens in Bristol and beyond every year. I adopted my very own Kanga (pictured above and below - isn’t he a handsome chap?) from . . .
Home tour | A striking fusion of styles in London
This stunning Peckham townhouse instantly caught my eye when it was featured on Att Pynta, a wonderful site brimming with Scandinavian homewares and inspiration. Home to writer Jo Boissevain and artist Dirk Larsen, who have recently relocated to South London from Bristol, it oozes style from top to bottom. What I love most is how the couple have successfully incorporated a range of influences . . .
Sunshine and wine in Evora, Portugal
It’s that strange time between seasons, when the crisp days of winter have departed but the warmth of spring has yet to arrive. It always makes me daydream about jetting off for a bit of Vitamin D, so I thought I’d share some memories from a recent trip to sunnier climes – a quick break in Portugal’s Alentejo region with my mum. I love travelling with my mum, and we try to slot in a girls’ . . .
Valentine flowers from Ruby & The Wolf
I'll be honest: I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. But the news that the very talented Kirstie Deane of Bristol-based florist and event stylist Ruby & The Wolf (recently profiled on These Four Walls) is creating special bouquets for the big day might just change my mind. Kirstie is keeping the exact design a secret, but it will include plenty of lovely seasonal blooms from the market. Her . . .
