These little drops of lemon heaven looked so good that I wanted to share them with you. I plan to make them as soon as possible!
Read moreNigella's Little Lemon Puddings
Image via the Nigella Lawson website
Lemon and almond pudding with raspberries
This is called a pudding but it could just as well be a cake. I made this last night as a dessert for the first time and it was divine.
Read moreStyle inspiration at The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair 2014
The Decorative Fair 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.
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 moreFlowers and plants for Easter
You can never have too many flowers and plants in your home. Springtime is the best time as there are spring flowers and bulbs everywhere and they are so reasonably priced. You can make a fantastic impact by spending very little money.
Read moreLemon cream pie
This lemon cream pie is a favourite of mine since childhood and is also my children's favourite. It's very quick and easy to make. We always called it a cheesecake but it's not one as it doesn't contain cheese!
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 moreCute decorations and ideas for Easter
Rainbow chicks
The DotComGiftShop has a lot of fantastic Easter decorations and ideas. Some are seriously kitsch! Here are my favourites.
Read moreAdd a touch of style with faux decorative Easter eggs
The wreath can be used for a table centrepiece or a wall hanging.
These faux (but very realistic) decorative egg items on the Jane Means website are very reasonably priced and perfect addition to your easter decorations.
Read moreDrying clothes in London with an urban clothes line
What's your solution for drying clothes if you live above ground level? Check out my outdoor urban clothes line in London.
Read moreMaking the most of limited balcony space
My balcony is a real sun trap so this year I've planted pots of blue flowers and a container of pink tulips.
Read moreResident cat in shop window
What is it about cats, they always manage to find the best place to sleep?
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 moreShift into Summertime with flowers
Vintage Hungarian enamel coffee pot makes an great container for tulips
The change of seasons to British summertime is joyful time of long days and beautiful flowers. See what's blooming in my three square feet of outdoor space.
Read moreAnnie Sloan painted bar stools
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.
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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.