American paint manufacturer, Sherwin Williams, has released its predicted colour trends for 2020. To reach their forecast colour marketing director Sue Wadden, and her team, studied global trends in colour, design and pop-culture. Sue Wadden told Architectural Digest that, “this year, she was looking to counterbalance the cacophony…
The powder room, also referred to as half bath, guest bathroom or downstairs loo, usually contains just a basin/vanity and a toilet. Often overlooked, it is in fact the perfect place to inject your personality and add some wow factor. In recent years designers and DIYers have recognised…
Is there a lovelier time to visit London than in spring? The UK’s capital is awash with flowers during this season. Following April’s magical magnolia and cherry blossom, last week the streets of West London were transformed for Chelsea in Bloom (along with Mayfair and Belgravia in Bloom).…
I was scrolling through my Pinterest the other day, and I came across some images of the fabulous London home of Sera Hersham Loftus. Also known as Sera of London. This boho glam apartment is giving me all kinds of exotic, seductive thrills. The vibe is eclectic, romantic…
Despite recent cold weather, summer is on its way. And around this time of year my thoughts turn to alfresco aperitivo…..whose don’t? When we moved to Concarneau, we only expected to be here a year and so we rented a lovely apartment, in the centre, but without a…
The 2019 floral wallpaper trend keeps on trucking and my instagram feed is full of gorgeous images. I love the modern maximalist take on florals. Currently I am feeling especially drawn to dark, supersized designs. These wallpapers look great in bedrooms, on the wall behind the headboard. Likewise,…
I love a good tablescape. On a dining table, good decor can really elevate even the most simple meal into a celebration. Back when I was a superyacht stewardess we decorated the table pretty elaborately at breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, just a vase or two of fresh…
Looking to redecorate with a change of colour? I would always recommend looking in your wardrobe as inspiration for room colour ideas in your home. If you love the colour of an item of clothing, then that could be the perfect start for your new design scheme. If…
For my birthday, back in February, I was given tickets to The Tina Turner Musical. So, last time I was in the UK, I took a trip to London’s West End. Arriving in Covent Garden, as it got dark, there was just time to grab a bite to…