I was recently inspired by the vintage colourful stripes bedding I found in a London flea market, to paint my walls in similar bold and colourful striped hues. I’m sure it’s not just me, but nostalgia is now a form of escapism, with a longing for those carefree days when […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2021 – Autumn in bloom.
I was so happy to visit Chelsea flower show 2021 yesterday. I usually cover the show annually and have missed going so much over these lockdowns. This year it is at a slightly later date than usual, hence there were more Autumnal florals and foliage on display than the usual […]
Maison et Objet 2021 trends and colour predictions.
I’ve just returned from Maison et Objet 2021 in Paris. It was wonderful to be able to attend a design fair again after not being able to do so during the lockdowns. I have previously reported on the fairs annually. To me, “Wellness, comfort and protection” as well as a […]
A day out with Schumacher in the countryside at Molly Mahon’s house.
Check out how gorgeous Molly Mahon’s printed designs for Schumacher are above. This is from a lunch event I attended at her Sussex home, at the invitation of Schumacher a few days ago. I still remember saving a bedroom instagram photo styled in Schumacher textiles featuring Molly Mahon’s block printing. […]
Boiling water tap from Hotspot Titanium
I’ve always wanted a boiling water tap and have finally found one that fits in well with my kitchen interior. Introducing you to my HotSpot Titanium Flex XL Gold tap, as seen above. The 3 in one feature of this tap means that I can get my everyday regular hot […]
Luxury Peggy Porschen afternoon tea at The Lanesborough.
Fancy transporting yourself for afternoon tea in London, to a pastel dreamland, in other words, somewhere just like in Bridgerton or Marie Antoinette’s colourful parlour? Well, you don’t have to go back in time, because you can find it at the Peggy Porschen afternoon tea at The Lanesborough hotel.If ever […]
Storage baskets that are sustainable and fair trade from The Basket Room.
With the crazy weather patterns all over the world , it’s even more imperative that we buy responsibly and think about protecting the environment. I’m going to start saying no to poor quality throwaway plastic storage solutions. I’m so happy to discover The Basket Room, an ethical brand selling weave […]
Statement kitchen lighting to go over the kitchen island and sink area.
It took me a while to find the perfect statement kitchen lighting to go over my kitchen island and sink area. This was one of the last three finishing touches I needed to do once my kitchen refurbishment was over. The first was to fit a colour matched splashback glass […]
Menorca -Top 10 things to do.
Menorca – My Top 10 things to do. The list here is in no particular order. 1.Cala Mitjana A beautiful bay and beach on Menorca’s Southern coast. It’s a Sandy beach with the clearest turquoise water. The sea is calm to swim in and a lovely warm temperature. If you […]
Linnaean- London’s new luxury wellness destination.
Linnaean may be what you need, if you are getting fed up with London’s wash out of a Summer, with all that rain. The situation for all has probably also been made worse by the difficulty in travelling abroad at these Covid times. Staycationing at home was all the trend, […]
Framing your doorway with lemon wallpaper
Freshly Squeezed Lemon wallpaper from Lust Home. We have 2 upstairs doorways that lead into 2 pastel themed rooms – my pink workspace and my son’s blue bedroom. I often stand back to look at both rooms from the hallway. Framing the doorways into the rooms are 2 pastel coloured […]
Kerb appeal – My Top 5 tips to make your exterior entryway attractive to home buyers.
Kerb appeal plays an important part in drawing in potential buyers for your property. Of course if you are not planning on selling, it’s still an important extension of your home decor, a great way to greet your guests and create that good first impression. It’s not only until recently, […]