One of my favourite discoveries over recent months has been Between Dog and Wolf, which sells a beautiful selection of design-led homeware and accessories from all over the world. I’ll be chatting to founder Kathryn about the range and where she finds her inspiration in a future post, but first I wanted to share a glimpse of her stunning Bristol home... . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Deck the halls | Part 2
Following last week's round-up of festive inspiration from around the web, here's a peek at how I've decorated my own home this year. My theme is rustic greenery, so I've used eucalyptus on fireplaces and doorways. I bought it fresh from a local flower shop and it's now started to dry out, but it smells wonderfully fragrant and still looks very festive. I've also decorated the hearth with silver . . .
Deck the halls | Part 1
It's December, so it's officially OK to start putting up Christmas decorations. I've been trawling the internet for ideas - for me, this year is all about rustic greenery, with a few dashes of gold, silver and white for added sparkle. And plenty of candles, of course... . . .
Profile | Another Escape
I love pouring over the inspiring stories and beautiful photography in Bristol-based independent magazine Another Escape. With the fourth volume on the horizon, co-editor Rachel Taylor tells me about the publication’s journey to date. . . .