I want to share these flower arranging tips with you which I found on the web. As a trained florist, I think these three tips are absolutely crucial.
Read moreDining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Here are a few snapshots of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We started Christmas Eve with some snacks and champagne around 5pm after everyone came back home. I had made a selection of homemade cookies (below) and also put a selection of savoury snacks on the table
Read moreRed pepper soufflé
This recipe is one of the starters that we had on Christmas day. It is absolutely delicious.
Read morePurple-themed Christmas style
More by luck then design, I seem to have a purple theme going on in my home with my Christmas decorations. However, I did have my sofa restored and re-upholstered in purple velvet so I guess purple is my colour of the moment!
Read moreSoft-bake chocolate and fennel Christmas cookies
I made these cookies today for the first time. I was attracted to the ingredients, especially the combination of fennel and chocolate. The fennel is a subtle and delicate flavour in the biscuits so don't let it put you off.
Read moreMy favourite SW London furniture store
My absolute favourite local shop is Quirky Dovetail. Painted furniture has made a huge comeback recently and there is always a fantastic range of painted chests of drawers, bedside tables, wardrobes, tables, chairs and other random, unusual pieces of furniture in both shops from which to choose.
Read moreBehind the scenes of a London florist
This week I have been helping out at my local florist shop, Jayne Copperwaite Flowers . I am a regular customer and they were short staffed this week so I offered to lend a hand. Take a look at the inner workings of local London florist.
Read moreDecorating mirrors for Christmas
I have a lot of mirrors in my flat and I like to dress them for Christmas with lights and/or a bunch of Christmas decorations in the centre.
Read moreStart Christmas festivities at the front door
This year I decided to buy a front door wreath that was a little different and one that I could retain on the door after Christmas. Find out what I plan to do with this beauty.
Read moreDecorating the Christmas Tree
I always think that your Christmas tree is an expression of yourself, and I take my tree very seriously — shape, size and decoration. Find out how it turned out this year.
Read moreCreate a stunning entrance that really wows
Don't be afraid to change your mind when it comes to interior decorating. If something's not working, you can fix it. That's what I did when my stair revamp didn't quite work out the way I planned the first time.
Read moreDecorating the house festively at Christmas
Compared to some of my friends, I am a bit of a late starter with my Christmas decorations. Here's some tree delights this year.
Read moreFinding nostalgic style at the Battersea Car Boot Sale
I regularly go to the Battersea car boot sale with a friend. We queue up for 45 minutes to be at the front of the queue to ensure we get first dibs. I have found some great bargains over the times I've been going and this trip was no different
Read moreAn evening of style and floristry at David Linley's designer shop
A friend and I spent a delightful evening at David Linley's shop in Pimlico Road.
Read moreMaking a statement at the front door
See how you can transform three rugs into a fantastically stylish runner for your front entrance.
Read moreShop online for divine scandinavian style at Nordic House
These candle holders look superb on the stripped wood floors
I love the Scandinavian sense of style and the colours they use in interior design. Nordic House is a great website to buy gorgeous items in the Scandinavian style. See my favourites of the collection.
Read moreFestive Christmas interiors at Peter Jones, London
Peter Jones, Sloane Square — my favourite department store — is always a delight to visit at this time of year. See some of the interior Christmas decorations spanning the six floors.
Read moreShop online for funky, stylish homewares with Graham & Green
Take some time to check out the Graham and Green website as it has a lot of items that I am sure you will love. It's reasonably priced and just a bit different. Here's a selection of my favourite items.
Read moreFinding style inspiration at Daylesford Cafe, London
Don't you just love traditional enamel ware? I'm sure we all grew up with it in our mothers' kitchens. Remember the cream with green rim or the white with blue rim? It is making a huge comeback here in the UK and I couldn't resist buying some pieces today when I was in the Daylesford Cafe Pimlico for brunch.
Read moreA handy storage item for the dining table
I love my local shop, Quirky Dovetail, and I'm in there at least once a week to see what new items of interest there are. See my latest lovely purchases, which you might like in your own home.
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