From rubber bands to eyeglass cases, this Elle Decor article, 44 household items you're using wrong, really highlights some great new uses for your things around your home.
Read moreHow to hang mirrors
Here are some tips on hanging mirrors. As with artwork, many people hang mirrors way too high.
Read moreA garden of surprises at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, located in Kent in England's south east, is a glorious haven of history, architecture and floral delights. Take a virtual stroll through the gardens with me.
Read moreAutumnal magic in my three square feet
I consider my outdoor space — a small, three-square-foot area — like another room and try to use the same design principles that I use indoors.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — Brompton Cemetery
The Brompton Cemetery, one of Britain's oldest and most sacred garden cemeteries, is a joy to visit whether you're a history buff, an architectural and landscape enthusiast, a tourist or a local. Take a virtual tour of the grounds with me.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — Highgate Cemetery (East)
The highgate cemetery is renowned for its funerary architecture and the tranquility of its grounds. Take a virtual tour with me here.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — West Norwood
The West Norwood cemetery is one of the "Magnificent Seven" in London. Steeped in significant history and stunning funerary architecture, it's worth a tour. Visit virtually with me here.
Read moreHow to arrange accessories in your home
Glass cloches are a great way to add height and style to an item. Here, little birds' nests have been covered with shiny stylish cloches.
Displaying your possessions in your home can be a real headache; you can spend hours trying to create the most attractive display and still not be satisfied. However, try to enjoy arranging your possessions and not see it as a chore as they are a reflection of you and your life therefore are very important.
Read moreRules for understated and overstated living
We all need a bit of the overstated and the understated in our homes. There is much to learn from both sets of rules. Let's get started.
Read moreCelebrating flora at the Chelsea Physic Garden
One of my favourite places in London, the Chelsea Physic Garden, is tucked away alongside the Thames river and is a celebration of the beauty and the importance of plants.
Read moreSupper at London's House of Commons
Take a virtual tour of London's House of Commons and Westminster Abbey.
Read moreMaking the most of a small outdoor space
View from my kitchen window
If you have a small balcony or limited outdoor space, it is important to plan carefully. When designing it as every inch counts and you should try to ensure that the design is appropriate to the size of the space.
Read moreTraipsing the Thames in a river boat
Hiring a row boat to paddle the Thames is a glorious way to spend a warm London summer's day. We ventured to Hammertons Ferry, a very small passenger and cycle ferry that has been running since 1908.
Read moreSetting the scene with inspiration from Petersham Nurseries
Find your signature style at London's Petersham Nurseries. Not only do they stock a range of outdoor plants and items, but also sell indoor items styled beautifully in their glasshouses.
Read moreHow to hang artwork
Hanging art is a tricky business, and I often see pictures hung too high. I'm here to help you display your art at the right level.
Read moreThe appeal of converted London mews
These days, old London mews stables have been converted into dwellings and they are modernised and considered highly desirable places to live.
Read moreHanging baskets outside pubs
There is nothing quite like the hanging baskets outside an English pub.
Read moreEnhance your floral bouquets
If you receive a bunch of flowers, consider splitting it into a variety of vases to spread the beauty throughout your home.
Read moreReloved butcher's block transformed with Annie Sloan
Found a piece of perfectly good furniture discarded on the side of the road? Take it home and give it a little love and a coat of paint.
Read moreUsing plants and flowers in the home
I love the simplicity of this jar of blue Muscari. I am a huge fan of blue flowers.
You can never have too many flowers or plants in the home. I am always looking for inspiration in books, magazines and on the internet. See how you can reproduce some stunning arrangements in your own home.
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