I’ve always loved the look of a living wall. There’s no denying the impact they make with all of that green lushness cascading down vertically. A veritable jungle of living, breathing life-enhancing richness. But I’ve always thought that they are either best kept outdoors, or only for shops and…
The current trend for open-plan living is a trend that most of us aspire to these days. We want our kitchens to be at the heart of our family spaces, not shut away behind closed doors. We want to cook, eat, entertain, relax and often work together, in one…
Isn’t it amazing how well we adapt when we have to? Up until now, birthdays, anniversarys and special occasions were the perfect excuse to book a table at our favourite restaurant. Well, not at the moment. Summer celebrations lockdown style are more of a do-it-yourself affair with just our…
There’s no denying that this sitting room has ‘good bones’. A stunning flint wall, a flagstone floor, and a predominantly neutral colour palette will always set the scene for a tasteful decorating scheme. Without lot’s of extra texture however, this can sometimes result in a room that can look…
Sometimes when I’m browsing countryside properties for sale (which is too often according to the OH), I automatically zoom in on barn conversions. You could say I’m obsessed. My dream is a sympathetic conversion that stays true to the architectural integrity of the original building. While incorporating all modern…
Are you like me? Obsessed with botanicals, but without a green finger to your name? Don’t worry. There’s no end of ways to create a big impact from botanicals in your home. Without ever needing a watering can! Seriously, even though I’m beginning to make progress with houseplants (mainly…
Bathrooms can be tricky to keep tidy. Space is often limited, and they have to cope with heavy family usage every day. So it’s no wonder really that toilettries, towels and cleaning products, can soon get out of hand. And what should be a relaxing space for an evening…
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Never has it been more true that our homes are our sanctuaries. A worldwide health scare can do that. Our homes are our safe place. The place we are isolating and social distancing with our loved ones. And the place we feel most secure and comfortable. So it’s…
We all know the benefits of chalk paint by now. The biggest benefit over regular paint of course, is that it doesn’t require any prep work. None at all. It can be used directly on most clean, dry surfaces, with just the exception of metal or shiny laminate. Even…
With foreign holidays but a distant memory, why not turn your outside space into a reminder of long sunny days? You may not exactly have a view of the ocean but a few colourful cushions, some comfy furniture, and a collection of tropical plants, will look and feel inviting….
