Pools of Loveliness
We don’t tend to have pools in the back garden in the UK do we? Well, a lucky few might. But on the whole our climate makes them a luxury item and not a necessity. But if I did have a pool (and money...
View ArticlePerfect Venues for Perfect Stays
Now that autumn is here to stay it would be lovely to up sticks to somewhere with wide open skies, rolling countryside and crashing waves. It’s been a long time since I visited Cornwall but I can...
View ArticleJewellery for Chairs – The Rules
No matter how handsome a sofa is, I always think that there’s something missing until it is decorated with cushions. Rather like putting on a beautiful necklace, or a stunning pair of earrings to...
View ArticleStep into the House of Hackney Garden
Just in time for summer, House of Hackney have launched a collection of luxury garden furniture reminiscent of those halcyon days of Edwardian England. Complete with a rocker swing seat in their...
View ArticleBeautiful British Beds
If there’s one room in the house that deserves a little luxury, it would have to be the bedroom. Handcrafted beds and furniture, mattresses made with the finest fillings, crisp linens and soft...
View Article5 Good Reasons to Have Fitted Wardrobes
I’ve done quite a few bedroom renovations and I veer from freestanding to fitted wardrobes, and back again, on a regular basis. But on a practical level I have to say nothing beats a custom built,...
View ArticleKelly Wearstler at LuxDeco
Interior Designer Kelly Wearstler is renowned for her fiercely glamorous design style and her work can be seen in many high profile homes and hotels around the world. Perhaps not as well known in the...
View ArticleI Spy – Sassy Hardwick Furniture
Sassy Hardwick Furniture is a new find for me. I was struck by the bespoke vintage cabinets, and also the collection of lamps, tables, mirrors and handles. Vintage cabinets, wardrobes and sideboards...
View ArticleRugged Elegance by de Le Cuona
Understated luxury is what we’ve come to expect from de Le Cuona and the latest collection delivers that in spades. Rugged Elegance, comprises eleven new fabrics in over 50 colourways, and uses diverse...
View ArticleI Spy – Emily Humphrey
If you love intricate prints and soft furnishings that are just a bit out-of-the-ordinary, you will love Emily Humphrey Design. Emily’s background is in fashion, where she previously worked in-house...
View ArticleJewellery for Houses
Sera Hersham-Loftus, otherwise known as the ‘Grande Madam’ of lampshades has recently launched a new collection and I’m wondering how I ever missed this lady before? Probably because she has been very...
View ArticleNew for 2015 from Ochre
There’s a sense of integrity and exclusivity underlying all of Ochre’s beautiful handmade designs. The company may be more known for their striking chandeliers, handcrafted in bronze, metal and hand...
View ArticleHotel Chic at Home
What is it that you love best about staying in a hotel? I’ll bet it’s the feeling of unashamed luxury. The time out from everyday life, where responsibilities are suspended for just a few days or even...
View ArticleDaydreaming about Daydreamer, Cornwall
I’ve been doing a little market research over the weekend into luxury self-catering holiday rentals. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it! We’ll soon be renovating our own little holiday rental...
View ArticleHeritage, Quality and Cashmere
In early September I had the absolute pleasure to visit the only vertical mill still standing in Scotland. Johnstons of Elgin, which was established in 1797, lies nestled in the lush landscape of...
View ArticleAttention to Detail in a Luxurious London Apartment
This luxurious apartment is situated on the first floor of a grand and impressive stucco-fronted building close to Hyde Park in London. It wasn’t the location that had me hooked. It wasn’t the elegant...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....