Huge hail rained down on London and left a trail of damage in its wake.
Read moreStrike the right note with a vintage-style clock
The right piece for a room can often take a little time. I finally found the ideal item for my kitchen. Find out the details.
Read moreThe Flair Fairy featured in NZ House & Garden magazine
I've managed to get myself into the latest issue of the NZ House & Garden magazine. I'm in the Letters section and there are a couple of photos included taken in my flat.
Read moreSitting room revamp: starting the styling process
The sitting room revamp has begun. Find out where it all begins.
Read moreSitting room revamp begins
I'm beginning a much-needed revamp of my sitting room, which starts with a refresh from cream to a more modern cool grey, and out with old sofas.
Read moreCelebrating Andy Murray's win for Britain with a drink and snacks with two friends
Sometimes, a get together with friends just needs a great sharing platter (and a little wine). Find out how we celebrated Andy Murray's recent win.
Read moreFeaturing gorgeous long-lasting cow parsley
I found a whole lot of Cow Parsley growing at the back of my property and couldn't resist picking it and putting a large vase of it in the kitchen next to my outside space. Isn't it gorgeous? Best of all it is free and lasts very well in water!
Read moreSpinach squares, Slow roasted pork belly with fennel and Honey-roasted fig and almond tart
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal with friends
Read moreVictorian fan light mirror restored as a mirror
I've discovered a lovely new shop in Balham called No. 9 Antiques and today I bought this fabulous Victorian fan light window which has had a mirror put in it. I love the way it reflects light from the window opposite as well as reflecting the other gems I've placed in front of it.
Read moreA stunning week of London's Spring growth
I was away from London for a week, and look at the growth spurt the plants have put on!
Read moreSpring hits my three square feet of outdoor space
Spring has sprung in London, and my outdoor plants are thriving.
Read moreTrip to Italy
Piemonte really is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and the food and wine are superb. Take a virtual tour of Monferrato around Rosignano and Cellamonte and of the Lago d'Orta.
Read moreTransforming tired furniture
I have a small console table that I bought painted in Farrow & Ball paint. However it was a bit one-dimensional and not distressed enough for me so I have now transformed it.
Read moreChelsea Flower Show week
The gorgeous shop fronts at Sloane Square have the most amazing fresh flower decorations for the Chelsea Flower Show. Take a look.
Read moreSpring is over; let the summer flowers begin
It's time to bring a little summer floral beauty indoors. Check out my interior stylings.
Read moreBring some colour to those dark spring days
This weekend I cheered up myself by buying spring bulb plants and flowers to fill the house.
Read moreSpring is in the air and in the home
This weekend, it has been dry and sunny with temperatures around 8–11°C (quite balmy!). Spring is in the air and it manifests itself in very subtle ways. I want to bring spring into my flat and here's some ways to do it without spending a fortune.
Read moreSet the tone for spring with stylish flowers
I need to be surrounded by beautiful living things and given the price of cut flowers, I often buy small pots of spring bulbs. Then I enhance the look with some cut flowers that last.
Read moreTransforming six Ikea kitchen chairs into a distressed finished
You wouldn't recognise these revamped chairs as being from Ikea. See how I transformed their modern look into something more suited to my beautiful oak table.
Read moreA kitchen tray's fresh new look with Annie Sloan
Rather than head straight to the charity shop to drop off your old items, think about whether you might be able to give it a little spruce up for a fresh new look. Here's what I did with an old tray table and some Annie Sloan paint.
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