Cockpit Open studios in Deptford is now on till Sunday 23rd June 2024. Cockpit is an award winning social enterprise that has been nurturing talent since 1986. The last time I was at Cockpit arts studio was precisely 12 years ago. I was excited to go again after all these […]
Out and about
The Couture collection wallpaper by Cole and Son to celebrate Harrods’ 175th anniversary.
The Couture collection wallpaper by Cole and Son and Harrods Interior Design to celebrate Harrods’ 175th anniversary is launching soon. I attended a party on the rooftop terrace of Studio Frantzen in Harrods to celebrate this collaboration. Neill Strain created these beautiful bouquets for our table. Those peonies and orchids […]
London Craft week 2024 – my favourite finds and buys.
London Craft week was 13-19th May 2024, and since I had a day off that week, I decided to explore the exhibits. I’ve been wanting to visit 8 Holland street for some time. It’s a gallery and design studio for art and furniture. I was pleased to find out that […]
“La Maison Diptyque” – The Parisian home of Diptyque in London’s New Bond Street.
La Maison Diptyque has come to London. Diptyque is more than a scent and candle brand, it’s about chic French aesthete, embracing craftsmanship and Savoire Faire. Their newly opened store in London’s New Bond street is modelled on a Parisian apartment. For those who want to experience that Parisian dream […]
Cool and popular Brunch places in New York 2024.
Here are my round up of Cool and popular Brunch places in New York during our recent Christmas trip. Russ and Daughters – 127 Orchard Street, New York 10002 ( Lower East Side) This is the place for the most delicious bagels and lox ( smoked salmon). There is no […]
“Connecting Communities “ -imm cologne 2024.
“Connecting Communities “ -imm cologne 2024. imm cologne, Germany’s biggest international Interiors trade fair will be happening from January 14th to 18th 2024, and I can’t wait. imm cologne is a great place for interiors enthusiasts to discover new trends for the home in advance of them hitting the market. […]
imm cologne 2024 – Germany’s largest interiors and furniture fair.
I’m looking forward to going back to Cologne in January 2024, to attend imm cologne. imm cologne is one of Germany’s largest interiors and furniture fair, and next year it will be even bigger and better. I recently had the pleasure of attending their press round table dinner event in […]
Paris Design week September 2023 – my favourite finds and trends spotted.
Paris Design week September 2023 was a blast. It was only a short trip for me, as I was mainly there to check up on my Paris apartment refurbishment. Follow me here at My Paris With Me to see my apartment progress. So here’s my favourite finds in a day. […]
Buying an apartment in Paris – my journey detailing the steps and processes.
Ever thought of buying an apartment in Paris? Many of you who follow my instagram probably know that I have bought an apartment in Paris. This post will detail my journey and the steps and processes to buying an apartment in Paris. The first step to buying a property in […]
Tinwood Estate vineyard tour and wine tasting in the UK.
Did you know that the UK produces some amazing quality sparkling wines? That’s what I discovered on a recent trip to Tinwood Estate vineyard in West Sussex. I never thought our UK weather would be compatible with growing grapes. How wrong I was.Seeing is believing. I snapped this photo at […]
Savoir Faire at Maison et Objet and Paris Design Week January 2023.
I’ve discovered the term “Savoir-faire” at this year’s Maison et Objet and Paris Design week, and I like it. Savoir quite simply is ‘knowing’, and faire is ‘how to do’. Essentially, in the Design world context, it’s about the preserved generational craftsmanship and artisanal skills. It was so amazing to […]
Paris Design week and Maison & Objet September 2022 – materials and an aspired luxury lifestyle.
Finally, the report from my recent press trip to Maison & Objet and Paris Design week September 2022 is here. I’ve decided to do a round up of my favourite finds that I would want in my own home too. Paris Design Week ran alongside Maison & Objet, so it […]