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 . . .
A walk among the deer at Dyrham Park
My boyfriend and I had been planning to visit Dyrham Park, a 17th-century National Trust estate that sprawls across a hillside halfway between Bristol and Bath, for years. Last Sunday we awoke to crisp, clear skies and a day without plans – the perfect opportunity. . . .
Hanging planters
There’s a pesky little corner of my kitchen that’s very hard to dress – it’s too small to do much with, but it looks very stark without any decoration. I've decided to liven it up by adding a bit of greenery, and I'm keen to use some of the funky hanging planters which seem to be everywhere at the moment. There are some fantastic examples to choose from. The ceramic versions shown above and below . . .
