What do you do when you inherit a piece of outdoor furniture in dire need of a makeover? Annie Sloan to the rescue!
Read moreFresh interior style for the sitting room and stairs
Finding the right furniture pieces to suit your style can take time, but it's worth the wait to bring the perfect blend of your personality to a room. See how I finished my sitting room and stairs.
Read moreExploring Petersham Nurseries and Richmond Park
I always relish the chance to visit Petersham Nurseries for lunch. See the sights virtually as I travelled through Richmond Park to the nursery.
Read moreDelicious green pea houmous recipe
This is a very quick and easy-to-prepare houmous made with frozen peas. It is best eaten fresh and, unlike real houmous, it freezes very well.
Read moreBrighten your home with flowers arrangements
You can easily and cost-effectively brighten up your home with the plethora of flowers available in spring. I like to split bunches to make them go further.
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 moreNigella's Little Lemon Puddings
Image via the Nigella Lawson website
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 moreLemon 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.
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