You can do wonders with some old furniture you find in your local furniture shop. See how I transformed these bar stools with a lick of Annie Sloan's 'Graphite' paint.
Read moreMake a statement with a metamorphic furniture piece
Keep an eye out for unique items at your local furniture store to bring your personality to life at home. Find out more about this metamorphic chair I found at Quirky Dovetail, London.
Read moreShop for style at Phoenix on Golborne, London
Phoenix on Golborne is stunningly beautiful shop and a real treasure trove. Stocking a wide range of antique and vintage furniture, homewares and decorative accessories, as well as stocking Annie Sloan paint, this shop is a real go-to if you live in London or are visiting.
Read moreStunning wattle tree in bloom
London brings the beautiful bloom with this wattle tree in stunning yellow for spring.
Read moreBlood orange and campari cake
This is a superb cake recipe from the Polpo cookbook. It’s suitable for coeliacs as it’s completely free of flour. It has a grown-up decadent taste, with its tangy orange scent and slightly bittersweet Campari sticky syrup. Serve it with very good vanilla ice-cream for dessert or have a slice with a cup of coffee. Get the recipe here.
Read moreFried minced lamb with garlic, green chilli and coriander
This is a Rick Stein recipe that I have adapted as it contains lamb's liver and I am NOT a fan of liver! It already contains 500g of minced lamb which is quite sufficient meat, so I substituted the liver for aubergine. Get the recipe here.
Read moreAnnie Sloan painted pine mirror
This once very boring, modern pine mirror was just crying out for a makeover.
This once very boring, modern pine mirror was just crying out for a makeover. See how I worked with Annie Sloan's "Aubusson" and "Duck Egg Blue" colours to give it a lift, and make a worthy treasure in any home.
Read moreTasty healthy curry dishes for your next dinner party
Three curry dishes and a dollop of yoghurt
The combination of these three curry dishes — beetroot curry, lentil dahl and the chicken and okra curry — was fantastic. The best thing is I have enough for the next few days as well as a container of homemade curry powder! Get the recipes here.
Read moreFinding second-hand furniture at the Lewes Flea Market
Lewes
The beautiful historic town of Lewes with its two-level flea market is a perfect place to visit to source special pieces for your home. The market has several rooms crammed with stuff and it's so much cheaper than London prices.
Read moreCheer up your rainy London days with flowers
How to make one bunch of daffodils go a long way!
When the weather is dismal and dreary, there's nothing for it but to cheer yourself up with some beautiful flashes of floral colour inside. See how my house is looking during this grey London unseasonally wet weather.
Read moreFun with Annie Sloan paint
Have a go at painting with Annie Sloan paint. It's so easy and VERY satisfying! Here I showcase how I updated some pots around the house with a selection of sample paints I had.
Read moreBanana walnut cake
This banana walnut cake is a yummy cake and I particularly like the crunchy walnut and cinnamon topping which adds a different texture. Get the recipe here.
Read moreFlowering magnolia branches to brighten the home
It's a glorious morning after so much rain and the sun is shining in my sitting room. Just look at the branches of magnolia that I posted last week when they were tight buds.
Read moreIn support of Bruce Broughton's academy award nomination
Please sign the petition to support Bruce Broughton, Hollywood composer, who's nomination has been withdrawn from the 2014 competition.
Read morePut a spring in your step with flowers
When the weather is glorious —like on the most glorious spring-like day — my flat is bathed in sunlight. It seems to be full of flowers and plants so I couldn't resist photographing them all and sharing them with you.
Read moreFavourite interior design and balcony gardens books
Books can provide great inspiration when decorating your home. I wanted to share with you a list of the books that I own which I use most frequently.
Read moreCauliflower and stilton soup
Image via Easy Living magazine website
I found this recipe on Easy Living magazine. I thought it looked so yummy that I wanted to share it with you. I have made stilton and broccoli soup on numerous occasions but never with cauliflower. Have you tried it?
Read moreSitting room revamp: Ottoman and rug
What a difference a little fabric makes. Here, I've reupholstered my 'coffee table' ottoman and replaced the sitting room rug, and the effect is splendid.
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.
Read moreBeyond the Diploma of Interior Design
I'm excited to start this new phase of my life, having just completed the National Design Academy's Diploma of Interior Design.
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