The Brompton Cemetery, one of Britain's oldest and most sacred garden cemeteries, is a joy to visit whether you're a history buff, an architectural and landscape enthusiast, a tourist or a local. Take a virtual tour of the grounds with me.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — Highgate Cemetery (East)
The highgate cemetery is renowned for its funerary architecture and the tranquility of its grounds. Take a virtual tour with me here.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — West Norwood
The West Norwood cemetery is one of the "Magnificent Seven" in London. Steeped in significant history and stunning funerary architecture, it's worth a tour. Visit virtually with me here.
Read moreCelebrating flora at the Chelsea Physic Garden
One of my favourite places in London, the Chelsea Physic Garden, is tucked away alongside the Thames river and is a celebration of the beauty and the importance of plants.
Read moreSupper at London's House of Commons
Take a virtual tour of London's House of Commons and Westminster Abbey.
Read moreTraipsing the Thames in a river boat
Hiring a row boat to paddle the Thames is a glorious way to spend a warm London summer's day. We ventured to Hammertons Ferry, a very small passenger and cycle ferry that has been running since 1908.
Read moreSetting the scene with inspiration from Petersham Nurseries
Find your signature style at London's Petersham Nurseries. Not only do they stock a range of outdoor plants and items, but also sell indoor items styled beautifully in their glasshouses.
Read moreThe appeal of converted London mews
These days, old London mews stables have been converted into dwellings and they are modernised and considered highly desirable places to live.
Read moreHanging baskets outside pubs
There is nothing quite like the hanging baskets outside an English pub.
Read moreHidden treasures to experience in London
The New River Walk in Islington, London, is a man-made park along a stretch of the New River which was originally created as an aqueduct to bring water from the River Lea in Hertfordshire to Amwell Spring by Sadlers Wells.
Read moreExperiencing London's iconic Gherkin building
30 St Mary Axe, affectionately known as the 'Gherkin', is a landmark curvilinear 40-storey office building in the heart of London's financial centre and is unlike any other ever conceived.
Read moreAntiquing and flea markets of Lewes
Lewes has loads of fantastic antiques shops and flea markets and also lovely small independent shops. It's also a foodie heaven.
Read moreChelsea Flower Show: Pop up garden at The Designer's Guild
See florist Juliet Glaves' stunning pop-up installation in the home store part of the Designers Guild on the King's Road.
Read moreChelsea Flower Show: Sloane Square floral shop frontages
It's Chelsea Flower Show week and, as usual, many of the shops and businesses in the Sloane Square area in Chelsea have their shop frontages and interiors decorated with fresh flowers. I wandered around yesterday with my camera taking photos of the best of these which I wanted to share with you.
Read moreFlower arranging workshop at Anthropologie, London
I attended a two hour workshop at Anthropologie in the Kings Road, London, with Vic Brotherson of Scarlet and Violet, a London florist.
Read moreMy new David Austin rose, The Pilgrim
This David Austin Rose, The Pilgrim, is a pure yellow rose with quite large and evening shaped blooms with many small petals that open to form a flat flower. The rose has a lovely fragrance which is a balance between Tea scent and English Rose myrrh fragrance.
Read moreLondon's Tooting Common – a luscious spring adventure
The wooded areas of Tooting Common are particularly stunning, especially during the springtime. Take a look at some luscious scenes from around the grounds.
Read moreTake a stroll around London's Little Venice
The canal in Little Venice is a beautiful part of London, despite the A40 flyover above and the modern buildings — it's a good mix of new and old. Take a virtual stroll along the canal and to Clifton Nurseries.
Read moreSoothe the soul at Petersham Nurseries
Petersham Nurseries entrance: what a welcome sight!
Find beauty, peace and inspiration in this wonderful London oasis, Petersham Nurseries.
Read moreFor the discerning decorator: Decorative Fair 2014
The Decorative Fair at Battersea Park is a thrice-yearly specialist event for the discerning decorator looking to source unusual English and European antiques, original 20th century designs and works of art from all periods to the present day. Check out some of the things you can see at the fair.
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It's so important to create an instant visual impact because people form an opinion of your home within the first 20 seconds of entering. Here's another beautiful stair runner I created.