The next easy plant to care for that I’d like to chat about is the magnificent Monstera Deliciosa, which literally translates as delicious monster. The things I love about this plant is its giant leaves, and the fact that it grows so big. You can train it to grow tall up a moss pole, or …
I used to class myself as a plant killer, and I think in the past I wasn’t so good with indoor plants as I didn’t realise that each plant type has different needs. It’s not like I didn’t love plants, I really did and most certainly still do (a bit too much some might say!), …
The Dulux Colour of the Year has just been announced as Brave Ground. This calming sandy hue is set to take the interior world by storm and designer sofa specialists Darlings of Chelsea have a selection of Brave Ground coloured sofas to choose from. Brave Ground connects us to nature and represents a sense of …
Our garden is not huge. We live in a townhouse so traditionally townhouses only have a patio style garden, but we do however have a vast array of wildlife in our extended garden which is shared with the other townhouses on our street. We have 3.5 acres of grounds between us, and the wildlife that …
This spring Desenio is launching Studio Azur, a new photo collection embodying our innate need to be human. With everyday life becoming more data-driven and result-oriented, a lot of people are yearning for emotional connections and experiences rooted in reality. This modern longing for a simpler life inspired this photo art collection, shot in beautiful locations along Mexico’s …
Scandinavian style is often described as a search for purity, using clean lines and organic materials to create a sense of stillness and calm. And while bleached woods and muted palettes have long been a part its DNA, contemporary Scandi design is changing. It’s being driven by the emergence of a younger generation of designers, …
I always have a project on the go, and my next project in our house is the lounge. It is a good-sized room, has a large window so it lets in lots of light, and up until recently had one dark blue wall. That is the first thing that I changed. With so many interior …
If you are reading this article then you are more than likely interested in doing a water fast, or are actually fasting, or have fasted in the past. I discovered water fasting about 18 months ago, and I joined a Facebook group called Water Fasting. One thing I can recommend if joining a group like …
I bought a vintage tea trolley/drinks trolley from the charity shop quite a while back, and once I scrubbed it clean and brought it back to life, I decided that I didn’t like the colour of the shelves on it. I knew that I had seen some marble vinyl (fablon) in B&Q so popped there …
Lentil soup is my go-to soup. I always have lentils in my pantry, and always have carrots in my fridge. Add some onions, some herbs, potatoes and stock and you are good to go. Here’s my perfect recipe for delicious results… Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, olive, whatever is your favourite) 1 small onion (diced) 1 large …