Lockdown has probably forced a lot of us to give a long hard look at what does, and what doesn’t work in our homes. It’s also given us the perfect opportunity to plan those renovations we have had on the back burner for some time. And nothing needs forward…
We’re all in tune now with the idea of decorating our living spaces with indoor plants. We know that not only do they look good, but they have hidden health benefits too. If you browse Instagram you’ll see entire accounts dedicated to the use of indoor plants in indoor…
A worldwide lockdown and some reasonably good weather has made us appreciate our gardens like never before. And the prospect of staying at home all summer long, has prompted a surge in interest in this often neglected ‘outdoor’ room. Because it is a room! One that can fulfill a…
Pure escapism today. And it’s from the designers at Mind the Gap who have launched The Tropical Cottage at the very time we all need a little pick-me-up.
So to set the scene. Each piece in this collection is inspired by the carefree lifestyle of a beachcomber, sailor and globetrotter…
This Victorian Villa renovation was an epic task, and an absolute labour of love by its owners and Robert Rhodes Architecture. The owners had purchased an elegant wreck located in a South London conservation area with 8-bedrooms (now 5-bedrooms) that had previously been the home of a multi-generational family….
Let’s face it, foreign holidays are not going to be on the cards for some time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little ‘global wanderer’ vibe to your digs in the meantime. If you are missing your annual or bi-annual trip to pastures far and wide, fear…
Last week I indulged in a little fantasy moment – a luxury retreat where I would escape with friends and family once the lockdown is over. This week I’m dreaming of eating out in a brand new LA restaurant with a rustic industrial warehouse aesthetic. Grá (the Irish word…
I know I’m very fortunate to have a garden during this lockdown. With time outside limited to once a day for exercise, the garden is becoming more than just a space to venture into occasionally. It’s becoming a welcome respite from the four walls that our lives have become….
There’s no doubt that when this is all over (I’m talking about the 2020 Corona Virus Pandemic for anyone reading this in the future), we’ll all be needing a break away from home. Even better if we can take all of our much-missed family members and close friends along…
