Why I’m Stepping Away from Social Media for Six Months
After eighteen years of running my antiques and design business, I’ve decided to do something that feels both exciting and slightly unnerving. From 1 January, I’ll be stepping away from...
Inside Beauty
Beauté interieure
Beauty is very subjective- it comes from the inside, the stories that make us, the paths we take. It's the same with objects and our things- they carry stories of their makers, of their time. My blog is about showing these as well as all that inspires me everyday.
Bringing Christmas Magic to Harewood House: My Experience Working With Designer Siobhan Murphy
Discover how designer Siobhan Murphy transformed Harewood House for Christmas with bold maximalist style. Read about the creative process, unique displays, volunteers, and my own contributions of jewellery, silk cushions,...
12 awesome gifts for men under £100
1. There is always space for storage -storage box for gloves, hats, socks, scarves- all lovely gentlemanly items £8 2- Raven graphite object- Charles Dickens had a...
Cabinets of Curiosities: How a Renaissance Obsession Can Inspire Your Home Today
Open the door of a cabinet of curiosities and you’re stepping into a tiny universe. Shells and fossils sit next to miniature portraits, botanical specimens, carved stone, antique jewels and...
How I Source Unique Pieces from Around the World
One of the questions I’m asked most often is: Where do you find all these treasures? The answer is a little bit magical (well I like to think so), a little...
Small Art, Big Impact: Creative Ways to Display Small Artworks (and Why They Make Wonderful Christmas Gifts)
When it comes to decorating your home, small pieces of art can be just as powerful as large canvases. Whether it’s a miniature landscape, a vintage print, or a ceramic...
"Hidden Gems of Coastal Croatia: Primošten, Split, Ražanj, Rogoznica & Krka National Park"
There’s a corner of Croatia where the Adriatic sparkles with a special light, old towns shine in the light, and nature unfolds in ways that make you pause in wonder....
V&A East Storehouse: The World’s Most Transparent Museum
Across the River Lea in East London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the V&A East Storehouse opened on 31 May 2025 — a radical reinvention of the museum experience. Far more...
Summer Jewellery – Light, Colourful and Full of Joy
There’s something magical about summer that makes us want to dress a little more freely, embrace colour, and play with textures. And jewellery — that finishing touch — becomes even...
10 Stylish Summer Host and Hostess Gifts to Impress
As the days grow longer and the air is thick with the scent of roses and barbecue smoke, summer gatherings become the highlight of the season. Whether you’re attending a...
10 Creative Ways to Style Your Brooch A Modern Take on a Timeless Classic
Brooches are having a quiet revolution. No longer reserved for vintage collectors or formal occasions, these small but mighty accessories can elevate everyday outfits and add a signature flourish to...
Why Circular Fashion Matters to Me
What is Circular Fashion? Circular fashion is a system that reimagines how we design, produce, wear, and dispose of clothing and accessories. Instead of the traditional take-make-waste model, circular fashion...