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 […]
Hackney flea market – what I bought and how I styled it at home.
Hackney flea market here I come! That was my instant response to this partially ripped poster on a warm Sunday morning last weekend. I used to love exploring vintage markets many years ago before kids, but that waned. However, that passion has reignited, partially influenced by my daughter’s love for […]
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 […]
WOW! House 2024 the Oscars of the design world with philanthropy.
WOW! House has been running since 2022, dubbed the “Oscars of the design world” to celebrate creativity and philanthropy in interior design. It reminds me of the Kips Bay show house concept that I have previously attended in New York. There are 19 rooms in this year’s WOW! House. The […]
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 […]
Affordable art fair 2024 in Hampstead Heath, London – Thoughts on my curated picks.
Affordable Art Fair 2024 Last week, when the sun was shining, I decided to make my way to the beautiful vast green outdoors of Hampstead Heath and to view the art on sale at the Affordable art Fair. I used to collect original pieces of art when I was much […]
Boiling Water Tap for your kitchen at home.
I’ve been on the lookout for a Boiling Water Tap for my mother’s kitchen. About 2 years ago, I set about refurbishing her London apartment, including putting in a new kitchen. My mother is getting much older and is especially finding it difficult to carry the kettle to and from […]
Landscape gardening ideas for your home
Landscape gardening at its best can always be found at the Chelsea Flower show. I thought I’d show you one of my favourite gardens at the 2023 show which has truly inspired me. The garden above is the Nurture Landscape garden by Sarah Price and inspired by the 16th Century […]
Declutter and organise with simple storage solutions from Very.
Declutter and organise is on the cards now that Spring and long bank holiday weekends are around the corner. I’m doing this with the help of various storage solutions from Very. I have decided to tackle different locations at home that I have been putting off, but now require some […]
The Unexpected Red Theory in my home.
The Unexpected Red Theory? I recently discovered this on social media. It’s a term coined by Brooklyn based Tik Tok designer Taylor Migliazzo, as an attention grabbing hue that can instantly add a touch of interest and energy to a space. If you analyse designed rooms, you will notice that […]
The Ren sofa from sofa.com – my new pink modular sofa.
Introducing you to my new sofa, the Ren from sofa.com. It’s a beautiful modular sofa that has allowed me to give up my much loved 8 year old sofa. I have been looking for a replacement for some time, as I wanted one with wider and more comfortable seats, but […]