A Family Villa on Corfu Combines a Traditional Greek Colour Palette with Modern Pieces
Hands up who’s missing a week or two lazing on a sun-kissed beach? Or sipping a cocktail as the sun goes down with fabulous views across a deep blue sea? Well let’s just indulge in a little fantasy moment and imagine we’re here at this family home on Corfu….
Bring a Taste of the Mediterranean into the Garden This Summer
Few of us will be jetting off to sunnier climes this year, so why not just inject a little bit of the Mediterranean into the garden instead? Blue painted furniture, teracotta urns, olive trees, and colourful pottery will cheer up alfresco meals no matter what the weather throws at…
The Growing Popularity of the Half Painted Wall
This post was first published on 13th August 2018. Updated and republished on 9th June 2021.
Have you noticed the trend? Two-tone walls with a crisp dividing line. Not to be mistaken for the two-tone walls divided by a dado rail. Nothing wrong with those of course, (in a period…
Sundance Villa by MindTheGap
Minimalists should look away now, but the Sundance Villa collection by Mindthegap is giving me all of the summer vibes.
Evocative and individual, Sundance Villa is inspired by all aspects of the sunny Mediterranean. The collection covers three broad themes. From the moorish tiles seen in both interiors and exteriors,…
A Rustic-Luxe Sitting Room and How to Get The Look
Some of the most interesting decorating schemes are the ones that combine a mixture of two opposites. And that couldn’t be more true than the current rustic-luxe trend. Chunky beams, low ceilings and dark wood floors, can look sensational juxtaposed with plush velvet, silky rugs and elegant potted orchids….
A Real Cornish Home in a Fairy-Tale Setting
Built in 1800 for the then Governess of the Trelowarren Estate, Wildwood Holt is situated at the end of a long, winding lane in a deep valley near the Helford River. When the current owners first bought the house over 30 years ago it had none of the modern…
A Place for Plants and Plants in Their Place
This post was originally published on 13th December 2019. Updated and republished on 19th May 2021.
It’s a well know fact nowadays that houseplants bring pleasure and satisfaction to our home as well as promoting benefits of well-being and relaxation. And styling with plants has become a bit of a…
