I was invited to Heal’s Spring Summer ’16 press show last December to view their new collections. Heal’s, a British furniture and furnising store, has been promoting modern design as well as young talented designers for over a century now. It feels always a little strange looking at spring/summer collections in the middle of all the Christmas craziness but it actually felt…
I’ve been browsing through the shops for the past month looking for inspiration for our Christmas dinner table. This year will be extra special since we will be spending Christmas in our own house. I’m very excited because it means we get to make our own traditions and my husband will cook the Turkey and prepare most of the dishes,…
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…
