Taking the Christmas Table Decorations to New Levels
Most of us make a fuss of the table on Christmas day. It’s the perfect excuse for getting out the family heirlooms, the best cutlery, and the white linen tablecloth that stays in the drawer most of the year. And most of us have some sort of table centre,…
A Place for Plants and Plants in Their Place
Many of us these days are starved for space at home. Which doesn’t bode well for anyone who loves plants. Even in the summer in my house I’m frustrated by the lack of available ‘plant’ space, which is exacerbated this time of year when I have to make room…
A Simple Country Style Bedroom and How to Get The Look
County style will never go out of fashion. It’s familiar, warm, and welcoming, and will suit most styles of property whether you live in the country or not. The trick of making it fresh and relevant is to keep it simple. And by choosing traditional style furniture (hello sturdy…
PANTONE’S CLASSIC BLUE COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2020 AND HOW TO USE IT
Pantone have announced that their colour of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, elegant, timeless and enduring. And I’m on board. I may not have any blue in my own home (yet), but I’ve shared many an inspirational image featuring a similar,…
Great for Gifts – Rockett St George and FCUK Home
My final gift guide for this year. Again, nothing is over £50. And any one of the featured items would be very welcome in my own stocking. Just sayin’.
Rockett St George
The ulitmate online emporium of homewares with quirky style. A heady mix of treasures which inject magic, charm and…
Great for Gifts – The White Company and Anthropolgie
Today I’m sharing with you another couple of my favourite stores. Both are all time favourites for myself, as well as my go-to places for gifts. As with my last Great For Gifts post, none of the items featured are over £50.
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Great for Gifts – Graham and Green and Nkuku
If you’re like me, you probably do most of your Christmas shopping online these days. You can browse at your leisure (in your pj’s if you like), and take your time before making any decisions. I generally start around this time of the year, and I’ll let you into…
An Elegant Sitting Room in Calming Colours – Get The Look
What I wouldn’t give to have a room with soaring ceilings, full height French windows (with shutters!) and ornate plasterwork. Decorating a room like that would be a breeze. I’d let the original details sing out and show such restraint with the furnishings. They’d be no need for anything…
