This impressive building was originally a fort for Belgian soldiers in the late 1700’s, but has been completely transformed by a Belgian family into a beautiful B & B. ’The Bunkers’ as the property is aptly named, was then rebuilt in concrete on the brink of 1st world war and during the 2nd world war, bricks…
You only have to look at this lovely kitchen to know that it belongs to a chef. From the Falcon range cooker, to the copper pans hanging within arms reach, to the set of professional knives and go-to ingredients. It’s a kitchen designed for cooking. But the chef owner…
There is something magical about dining alfresco. At this time of year the longer days (and hopefully warmer weather) are the perfect excuse to linger over a meal, listen to the rustling of the night, and wait for the stars to appear. Celebratory meals with friends feel more special….
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Decorative window film is fast becoming the clean modern alternative to curtains and blinds. It’s inexpensive, easy to apply and the end results are often stunning. So when Purlfrost asked me to work with them I was gutted that I didn’t have a window suitable. I did consider…
This contemporary new-build home in Burnaby, BC Canada, is a recently completed project by Studio P Interiors. The new owners are a small family of four, who specified a two storey efficient home with contemporary finishes, to replace the original single storey house. The client also wanted a rental suite on the ground…
Garden Trading doesn’t just sell stuff for the garden. One glimpse at their website and you’ll immediately fall in love also, with their contemporary lighting, high quality furniture and simple but stunning designs that will stand the test of time. I’m particularly fond of their neutral colour palette and use…
Apparently the most popular colour for a new sofa is still grey. Despite the fact that we (as a nation) are getting more adventurous in other areas with colour on our walls and elsewhere, we chicken out when it comes to a new sofa. And I have to say,…
I know it’s not even properly summer yet, but I couldn’t wait to share this new collection from John Lewis. It will hit the stores in Autumn, it’s called the Palazzo Collection, and it’s an edited selection of striking products that celebrate modern luxury. And we all need a…
I’ve always been a fan of surface pattern designer Neisha Crosland so it was a foregone conclusion that I would love her new encaustic tile collection called Jigsaw.
Her distinctive patterns have been married with unusual tile shapes that fit together to create stunning floor and wall decorations. The six patterned…
Well, the sun truly had his hat on at the weekend. And now that summer is finally here and there is another Bank Holiday weekend looming, don’t you think it’s time you sorted out the garden seating? Not just any old seating. But the decadent ‘I’m all right jack’…