The Christmas season always seems to sneak up on us, doesn’t it? One minute it’s late summer and you’re promising to be organised this year, and the next you’re fluffing the guest bedding and realising you’ve somehow ended up with five half-burnt candles and no tealights. But even if you’re not embarking on a full festive makeover (and who is, really?), you can still make your home feel calm, welcoming, and effortlessly stylish — that boutique-hotel-meets-family-home sweet s

Life is busy, especially when both partners are working, and children’s schedules are packed. Amid the chaos, your home should feel like a c

Welcome to my blog – I hope you will find it useful as well as interesting. I aim to be helpful and give an insight into interiors, the history of interior design as well as tips and inspiration. It’s that time of year when lots of us are going to be hosting guests over the summer. It can create a small sense of panic when we wonder where are we going to put them?! Our guest bedrooms are sometimes a bit of a multi-functional space which can lose its identity. Having a space s