Most people seem to decorate for spring and Christmas but in the last few years I have put a lot more effort into Halloween, Easter and Autumn as well. I don’t actually make any big changes to our decor. I find that small, subtle changes can make a massive difference. Sometimes it’s enough just to add some fresh flowers or…
It’s that time of the year again when brands are showcasing their new collections for spring/summer and I was excited to attend Laura Ashley’s Press Day last week for the first time. It was held in their stunning headquarters near the Chelsea Harbour and I must say the new collections did not disappoint. It was great to see so many contemporary pieces…
I am a big fan of coasters and as far as I’m concerned you can never have too many in the house. They are great when you want to prevent scratches, especially since our dining room table is glass, and I love using them when entertaining. I have thought about getting personalised coasters or placemats before but never actually got around…
I seem to get our house Halloween-ready earlier each year now. It’s a great celebration when you have kids and it’s a perfect time to throw a costume party for adults too. Last year I went for sparkly Halloween decorations (read here) but I decided to keep things a bit more minimalistic this year. Mainly, because we have a lot…
I’m addicted to scented candles and I always like to try out new ones (although I tend to go back to my old favourites in the end). Since there is a real sense of autumn in the air, I feel like lighting a candle in every room in the house in the evenings. My bath candles smell very different to…
