Design, Interiors, Fashion & Lifestyle
Self irrigation plant pot? That sounds like a dream for someone like me who either over waters or under waters my plants. LECHUZA self irrigating plant pots are here to my rescue, and now my plants ( see one above) looks as healthy as ever. LECHUZA is Spanish for owl. […]
Where’s that fun pastel wallpaper from? A question I often get asked about this wall on my Instagram. There’s always a huge surprise when I say it’s a painted wall, and not wallpaper. Unfortunately, the paint is now wearing out, cracking and fading away. So, do I repaint or try […]
When I searched for older teen boy room on the internet or Pinterest, the standard black, white or navy, with a pop of red rooms always popped up. I was on the quest to help my son revamp his room with a difference. This was all prompted by him outgrowing […]
I’ve been on the lookout for a stylish stepladder since my new Howdens Chilcomb range kitchen was completed. Since my kitchen cabinets are tall and imposing, I’ve been having trouble reaching the top shelves. I wanted a tall stepladder that would fit in well with my kitchen decor, but stylish […]
I do love a front door paint colour change. I felt it was probably about time for one again. My front door has been a selection of blues and greens previously, so this time I decided I wanted a lilac hue. I’ve been eyeing Craig and Rose’s gorgeous 1829 vintage […]
AD. I love the luxury of a cashmere blanket. It may be May now but there’s still a little chill in the air. I’ve now swopped my heavy bedspread for something light, but an additional warm layering is always welcome. Whilst browsing Dot and Tom’s website for blankets, I spotted […]
Shampoo bars? My interest was piqued when Hairy Jayne, a brand selling natural vegan conditioner and shampoo bars asked me to try out their products. I loved the sound of a hair product that is cruelty free and to top that, also plastic, soap, palm oil and sulphate free.I must […]
I’ve been looking for affordable scented hand sanitisers that are gentle on the hands for a while. Since the start of the pandemic, millions of us have been applying alcohol hand gels to our hands. This is not out of the ordinary for me as a medical doctor, as I’ve […]
Decorating a hallway with bold colours and patterns is not one for the faint hearted. Taking that leap of faith, by using colourful and boldly printed wallpaper, may seem daunting, but can really pay off. By getting it right, you could create that instant wow factor that sets the tone […]
The sun is out, and it’s time to show you my newly curated Spring table setting. Since installing my new kitchen, I promised myself that I would choose and curate any new tableware items carefully. My criteria are that they have to be good quality, durable, unique, colourful and are […]
Now that my Howdens Chilcomb Paintable kitchen (above) is complete, I thought I’d share my kitchen design journey with you. I discovered Howdens on Instagram and was instantly drawn to their beautiful kitchens on show. Howdens had amazing reviews online. I also liked the idea of a one stop shop […]
What are the key wall art trends of Spring 2021? Here are some of my thoughts: Colour-wise Spring 2021 sees the popularity of soft pastel hues of Lilac, pinks, greens and yellows. In fact, these colours are also super popular in the fashion world at the moment. Form-wise I’m seeing lots […]