Until relatively recently, I would have said marble all the way in the bathroom. But, in the last year or so, I have been seeing some seriously striking bathroom tiles design ideas, and I am beginning to change my viewpoint. Not only is tiling a fabulous way to…
The Portuguese capital has a friendly, colourful energy and nowhere is this more apparent than in the city’s buzzing nightlife. Over the last 3 weeks we have been checking out some of the popular drinking spots (a tough job I know). And here is my selection of the…
So Christmas is nearly here. Only 5 more sleeps to the big day! I haven’t been feeling very Christmassy yet, which is unusual because normally I LOVE the run up to Christmas. Maybe it’s because we have (temporarily) moved onto our boat and are sailing around Galicia in…
Today we are taking a look at a dramatic, glamorous family home near Battersea Park. This colourful maximalist home is a riot of sophisticated pattern and colour. The Victorian residence, which first appeared in Architectural Digest, belongs to Hannah Cecil Gurney and family. Hannah is the daughter of…
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).…