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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...

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Perfect 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...

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Jewellery 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...

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Step 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...

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Beautiful 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...

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5 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,...

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Kelly 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...

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I 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...

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Rugged 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...

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I 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...

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Jewellery 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...

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New 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...

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Hotel 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...

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Daydreaming 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...

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Heritage, 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...

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Attention 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...

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