We seem to have been catapulted straight from winter to summer. That’s the way it seems to me anyway. Just over a week ago I left a dreary UK for a week in the sun, and arrived back to sunshine, heat and green buds on all of the trees. What happened to Spring? And although…
I’ve never actually lived anywhere with a balcony. It might seem strange that I have a fantasy of one day owning one, because I’ve always had a garden. It’s a bit like confessing to an unfulfilled wish to have less space. Or a smaller house. Or less clothes in…
Rockett St George is my go-to website when I’m looking for something unusual or well, extraordinary! I have to admit they’re on my list for memorable gifts for the family too. But mostly I go there for a good rummage around when I just want something to cheer up…
Just when you think deVOL cannot possibly top their last kitchen design revealed to the world, they just go right ahead and do it again. I’m not going to apologise for sharing yet another example of their exquisite workmanship. This kitchen just has to be seen if only for…
So you fancy open shelves in your kitchen? You love the way they look on Pinterest and in the magazines. So practical and yet so decorative. And they look so darned pretty. You’re absolutely sure they would be a great style statement in your kitchen too. Well, I’ve had…
It’s no time to be squeamish. We know bugs are taking over the world, and now they’re taking over our homes too. Stores are full of beetles, ants and butterflies cavorting over cushions, artwork, glassware and even wallpaper. Why not adopt a few? You’ll grow to love them.
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Continuing my obsessional pursuit of checking out what’s ‘new in’ on my favourite homewares websites. H & M Home. This is one store that I can’t pass by on the high street either. They are always spot-on with the latest trends and their prices are always so reasonable I…
What do you do when you move into a pretty Victorian terrace house, but the kitchen is stark and clinical and not at all in keeping? There are two options. You can either go down the hyper-modern route in complete contrast to the rest of the house and its…
I do spend an inordinate amount of time searching websites for new products. Sometimes for clients who are always appreciative of hearing about new undiscovered products, and sometimes for this blog. Sometimes, I have to admit, just for me. It’s so hard though not to be tempted by current…