DESIGN EDIT: AUTUMNAL DINING
Whether it's a relaxed family supper or a dinner party for friends, autumnal dining is all about cosy nights in. Curtains closed, candles on and warm, hearty food on the table. I like to keep styling simple; think ceramics, and chunky glassware with seasonal autumnal...
Working with an Interior Designer (Part 2) WHEN & WHO?
In Part 1, I discussed WHAT an Interior Designer does and WHY you might want to use one. Now it's time to look at WHEN you should engage a designer and WHO you should approach. And no, the answer to the last one isn't always me! SO WHEN DO YOU GET A DESIGNER INVOLVED?...
Behind the Easel with Julia Poulton
A CONVERSATION WITH JULIA POULTON If you want bold, evocative contemporary art look no further than the work of artist, Julia Poulton. Working with oils, her paintings are dramatic yet calming. I am delighted to feature Julia on my blog this week; she's an artist I've...
Behind the Easel – Jessica Ford
INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST JESSICA FORD If you're looking for a dose of colour for your interior then look no further! Abstract, bright and bold, Jessica's work is testimony to her confident use of colour. This is art to make you smile, to bring colour into your home, and...
Behind the Easel – Emma Whitelock
A CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST, EMMA WHITELOCK I first discovered Emma's work at a beautiful local gallery, Silson Contemporary. I found Emma's work instantly captivating; it's evocative and engaging. Her subtle use of colour and texture to create a feeling, to draw you...
Behind the Easel – Rebecca Harrison
INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST, REBECCA HARRISON Discovering artists like Rebecca is the reason I love spending time on Instagram. I discovered Rebecca in lockdown last year and not only do I love her work, but I find her integrity to growing a value-based business inspiring...
BEHIND THE EASEL – LUCIA SMITH
AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST, LUCIA SMITH I am delighted to start my Behind-the-Easel blog series with an interview with Lucia Smith, an artist local to me, based in Ilkley, Yorkshire. I met Lucia a few years ago at an outdoor event where she was doing an art...
Working with an Interior Designer (Part 1) WHAT & WHY?
The majority of my clients have never worked with an Interior Designer before they hire me. So, if you've never used a designer before, and you aren't familiar with the services they offer, how do you know if you need one? In this post I'll shed light onto the process...
Interior Design Trends for 2021
I don't normally write about trends. Don't get me wrong, trends are fun, and they can bring unexpected inspiration. And as a designer, it's part of my job to be aware of emerging trends. It's just I don't think people should be led by trends, and I think too many...
The Year We Stayed At Home
2020! The year we stayed at home. The year our doors were closed to guests, and our dining table was used for family mealtimes only. The year we entertained in the garden (when permitted) and our homes had to work harder than ever to fulfil our family, working and...
Behind-the-Brand with Lorraine Hurlstone – COVET
A treasure trove of beautiful interior and lifestyle pieces, COVET is one of my favourite local shops. With a window display guaranteed to provide a feast-for-the-eyes, this is exactly the kind of store in which you can while-away a Saturday afternoon. There's always...
Behind-the-Brand: Nicole & Dylan from Collectiviste
I love it when I find a brand with stunning products as well as an ethos that makes me smile. So I was utterly delighted when I discovered Collectiviste, a naturally inspired lighting company retailing hand-crafted pendants and lamps made by artisan families in South...
