The new garden and decking have really transformed our outdoor living space and how we use it (see the before and after pictures here). We seem to spend a lot of time there; whether it’s just hanging out or having a meal. It has become our second living room now and I’ve been trying to make it as cosy as possible in…
I have been swooning over patterned rugs for a while now. We have a soft sheepskin rug in the extension but I’ve realised lately that it’s not ideal for summer. It seems to gather a lot of dirt and grass and is quite difficult to clean. So I decided it was time to find something more suitable for the…
Decorating for Easter is always exciting as it means it is time to bring out the spring/summer accessories! This year I have made minimal effort in transforming our house into Easter mode because I simply have too much going on with our garden landscaping and building works. Sometimes few simple accessories are enough, don’t you think? Yellow is the ultimate colour for Easter and I do…
Wine glasses are just too pretty to store in a drawer, don’t you think? This is why we have a designated glass cabinet to store most of our wine glasses (especially the crystal ones). I bought the Ikea Stockholm cabinet three years ago and it has been discontinued but Ikea are selling a similar one here. To be honest, I much…
When Laura Ashley asked me to collaborate with them a few weeks ago, I really had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming! I am a big fan of their elegant homeware collections and I was absolutely thrilled when they asked me to style my favourite pieces from their new season collections for their wonderful Blog. I had a chance to view…
