Every year when colour giants, Pantone announce their ‘Colour of the Year’, the interior design world is divided. This year, their choice ‘Greenery’ – a light lemony green reminiscent of…
I’ve never been one to slavishly follow trends. When my friends were running about in ballet flats, I was still desperately clinging on to my platforms (well, I’m only 5’3″)…
The days are short and the weather is cold. It's definitely the time of year when we spend more time indoors and expect our homes to provide the cosy sanctuary we really need.
We’re all familiar with the traditional Christmas dinner. Essentially it’s a dressed up Sunday roast with turkey and a few extra trimmings or it may be a ham or duck…
I’ve always wanted an open staircase to decorate at Christmas. Preferably, a huge winding one like in the films, fully decorated with green garlands and flowers and fairy…
I have never been particularly traditional when it comes to Christmas. Of course, we have a tree and presents and invite the family around for a full day of eating…
We’re coming to that time of year, when traditionally we count down the days until Christmas. Yes, it’s time to break out the advent calendar. Now if you’re bored with…
There’s something so rewarding about choosing solid oak furniture for your home. The knowledge that you’re making a purchase that will last. The satisfaction that you’re investing in your home…
The temperatures have dropped (finally!), the clocks have gone back, the central heating has come on, the wood burner is back in action and, in short: winter is on its…