Hazel Fernandes' passion for pattern and colour translates directly into her designs. Her brand is beautifully bold, bringing together a kaleidoscopic collection of opulent colours, aquatic and botanical patterns and the flowing forms of Art Nouveau. I’ve met Hazel a...

Bonfire Night! The last stop before Christmas. It's cold, it's dark; surely that's excuse enough to light a fire and have a party?! Rustic tones with a touch of metallic shimmer create the perfect backdrop for an autumnal garden gathering with friends. Wrap up warm,...

It is just over a year ago since I first met Poppy at Design Week. I instantly fell in love with her luscious fabrics and wallpapers. Bright, bold and colourful, they possess a true elegance. There’s a real integrity and beauty to Poppy’s work which is influenced by...

I met Kathryn, founder of Ilkley London, earlier this year in London on a Sophie Robinson and Fiona Humberstone colour workshop. As I’m based in Ilkley, my ears pricked up when I heard Kathryn talking about her business, Ilkley London; a little reminder that we live...

I know I'm all about cosy nooks and reading corners at the moment, but it's that time of year where I just want to wrap myself in a blanket and watch the leaves falling outside. Or the torrential rain if you're in Yorkshire. I'm crushing massively on velvet at the...

Although it seemed like Summer had returned earlier this week, it's well and truly Autumnal here in Yorkshire today. It's that time of year where the nights are drawing in (yes, I know, I sound like my Grandma) and its getting rather chilly. Weekends are now all about...

A fellow Yorkshire girl, Adriana designs gorgeous woollen fabrics using 100% British wool. The colours are exquisite and the fabrics wonderfully soft. Adriana Homewares is a brand with honesty and integrity. I particularly love the Tadcaster Range, a collection which...

1. You don't need an Interior Designer. All you need is Pinterest.  With Houzz and Pinterest, who needs an Interior Designer? Surely all you need to do is get pinning and, within hours, you can have a clearly curated look ready to create your perfect room? Well, Houzz...

I'm on a bit of a mission to bring the outside in. It may have something to do with the long, glorious summer we've had, or that I'm a little obsessed with my garden right now (it under went a revamp in the summer). Or maybe just that botanicals increasingly find...

I first met Charlotte earlier this year at a No House Rules event. Instantly drawn to her daring use of colour and pattern, I knew I wanted her to be a part of this new blog series. Her work has authenticity and integrity and always uses art as the starting point. Her...

England may be out of the World Cup and it may well be raining but, my friends, Summer is not over. This weekend sees Wimbledon finals, the World Cup final and, just as importantly, England's match with Belgium for third place (which, to be honest, I find a little...