As you no doubt know, I love London stylist Abigail Ahern’s dark and moody style. I wanted to the Abigail Ahern Islington shop to check out one of her new collection of lighting. Well, the ceiling light I was eyeing for my kitchen wasn’t on display yet but I refused to leave the Abigail Ahern Read Post

I personally can’t go minimal at Christmas even though I do love Nordic Christmas decorations. It’s just too different from the way I was raised – lots of chaos, noise and relatives. Not to mention the Christmas cards, the tree loaded with tinsel, flashing lights and sparkling ornaments. Indians don’t shy away from a spectacle Read Post

I’ve loved the colorful, witty style of New York potter and designer, Jonathan Adler, ever since he won me over with his book – Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler.  Although to be fair, it was Adler’s dog Liberace’s prominent appearance in the book who convinced me that his human had both wit and style. Liberace Read Post

You’ve seen how Danish lifestyle company, House Doctor, styles their outdoor living space for their spring/summer 2017 catalogue. Now we look at inspirational table setting ideas by House Doctor. Inspirational Table Setting Ideas These four elements will help you get a simple yet stylish Danish look – organic shapes, a restricted colour palette, natural materials, Read Post

I’ve got news for those of you who though House Doctor was just a television show starring acerbic Californian Ann Maurice telling hapless homeowners to declutter, declutter, declutter. More interestingly, House Doctor is also a Danish lifestyle brand that brings affordable Scandinavian style to your home. Check out the new spring/summer 2017 catalogue by House Read Post

In fancy Yountville in Napa Valley, the Silver Trident Winery does something different for its wine tasting room. Frankly, when you have a zillion wine tasting rooms in a small area, you really do need to come up with fresh ideas on how to make the experience cool and different. What is a small selective Read Post

I love this quirky store, House by Betty, in Narberth Wales.  It’s got design-led homeward and gifts from all around the world.  I bought a hand-painted Indian beer bottle which  I love. Have a look! Like the look of vintage yet contemporary? Spread the Word! Pin this to your Pinterest Boards for future reference! This Read Post

In the dark days of February, spring and summer feel so far away.   Online boutique, Dar Leone, has just the remedy to brighten up your home with these African home decor ideas.  As ever, Dar Leone’s spring/summer collection 2015 pays homage to globally-inspired patterns and crafts without being overtly ethnic. Previously, I had fallen Read Post