In anticipation of moving into our new house in 2018, I’ve finally got to do some of the fun stuff involved in house buying. We are in the market for some new furniture including for the living room and the kids rooms.  I had no idea that searching for a luxury contemporary corner sofa would Read Post

When Juliette’s Interiors asked me to create a perfect room inspired by their modern gin trolley, Juniper, I knew I envisioned a boudoir environment.  A perfectly relaxing and romantic bedroom space where the lady of the house could relax as she was getting ready for going out in the evening like in days of yore. Read Post

Would you like to have a breezy seaside look to your home?  If you are not into Florida pastels and florals, beach hut shabby chic or the preciseness of New England nautical, you may wonder where that leaves you. A modern plantation style look for your home may be just the ticket. Photo by PB Read Post

This Swarovski crystal-studded rocking horse was a bit of a show-stopper at The Spirit of Christmas Fair in London.  Can you imagine some lucky little girl getting this for Christmas?  I actually can’t.  I feel it is so pretty that it should not be touched by a grubby little toddler.   Even a rich grubby Read Post

Did you have a chance to visit the Spirit of Christmas Fair for 2016? It always sets me up for the Christmas season.  Even if it is always in early November which is technically before Thanksgiving, I’ve been living in London long enough to let this timing slide.  On the plus side, you do get Read Post

Don’t you hate it when you hit a mobile phone blackspot?  I’ve been with this one carrier for about 10 years and they are notorious for their spotty coverage.  Similar to the girl with the curl in her hair, when it is good it’s very good and when it’s bad, it’s very bad.  I’ve been Read Post

Love Scandi design?  I’ve got a perfect find for you. Hema is a Dutch discount design store along the lines of Danish discount design store, Tiger and beloved Swedish giant’s Ikea Marketplace.  Hema has got a wide range of items from cooking utensils to arts and crafts materials.  They have a six shops in the Read Post

I saw this chair at the Schwoerer Haus showroom and fell in love.  Having spent a full 6 days of my life at this showroom, this chair was my go-to comfort seat when picking tiles (for 5 different bathrooms no less). The Stingray Rocking Chair by designer Thomas Pederson for Fredericia is an update on Read Post

Karina Gill styles herself as a contemporary silversmith.  I met her at the Sevenoaks Craft & Design show last month and was blown away by the beauty of her silver bowls. Karina emphasises the fluidity and the geometry of the bowls.  Clearly created as pieces of art, functionality takes a back seat to the sculptural Read Post