Collaborative Post with Gifted Rug Ever since we painted the living room a rather lovely shade of pink, I’ve been wondering how to get even more colour into the room. Without throwing everything out and starting again that is. And then fortuitously, Rug Artisan came to the rescue with the offer of a stunning new…
Since our lives these days are full of frenetic activity and multiple screens urging us to keep up, is it any wonder that a country idyll is what we most want for our holidays? I know it’s what I yearn for. Badly. Juneberry (which is available to rent on…
It’s that time of year again. Predictions and trend forecasts are starting to appear for the year that is looming ahead. You can ignore them, you can give them a passing glance, or you can adopt them wholeheartedly. Dulux have just announced their colour of the year for 2020…
Creating a new kitchen from scratch can be one of the most expensive projects in any house renovation. And it can be utterly daunting. It has to work hard, fulfill many functions for the family, and it has to stand the test of time. All too often I’ve seen…
Ever since my visit to Portugal earlier this summer I’ve been in love with the idea of replacing all of my fitted carpets with cork. The sustainability of cork is a good enough reason in itself. We are all conscious after all of making better decisions in our purchases…
You must know by now how mad I am for wallpaper. The bolder, quirkier, and more colourful the better. And you must also know by now that Divine Savages are one of my go-to sources for wallpaper designs that are just a bit more eccentric, flamboyant and daring than…
I’m taking inspiration from the Scottish Highlands this week. It seems apt, as the season will be changing soon and cosy nights by the fire are not far off. It’s a look we all know that is often adopted by country hotels. It’s warm, traditional and comforting. It uses…
There’s nothing more dramatic than a classic black and white interior. It’s one of my favourite combinations. And the reason I’ve systematically moved around the house with a loaded black paint brush in recent years. In a contemporary space, black and white will add interest and much needed contrast….
I know it’s still Summer, but my first glimpse of the new things in store at Zara Home for Autumn have me yearning for a life of simplicity too.
Plentiful yet restrained, subtle yet elegant, this collection presents a timeless balance, set in the grandeur of simplicity; helping you create…