Artichokes are good for you- eat them in season
Artichokes are a nutrient-dense vegetable that provides several essential vitamins and minerals. My family really loves them, it was a staple of our table when I was. child living in...
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.
Seashells in Art
Seashells have been used in various art forms throughout history. Shells have been collected and coveted- they used to be considered exotic. The slave trade was greatly linked to the...
A special place- Shell garden retreat
A few years ago I was fortunate to visit Linda Fenwick's beautiful garden retreat in her North Yorkshire home in Terrington thanks to my lovely friend Julia. From the extirior it...
12 gifts to celebrate Father’s Day 2023
We've got the best Father's Day gift ideas for every dad to enjoy. 1. Antique bohemian armorial glass Gorgeous beer glasses with armorial motifsFind more great ideas here!
Easy healthy canapé with sardines
Sardines are a healthy and nutritious food that can provide many benefits to your body. They are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin D, and can...
5 amazing facts about Toile de Jouy
Toile de Jouy- refers to toiles usually made in cotton and printed at the Oberkampf factory in Jouy-en- Josas (Yvelines in northern France) between 1760 and 1843. At this period...
5 reasons you should style your plate
For years I've been guilty of having my lunch in a rush, at different times of the day, skipping meals some days, having lunch in front of my laptop (...
Are clip-on earrings too old-fashioned?
Invention of the clip-on earring The first clip-ons were designed for Victorian ladies at the very end of the 19th century, and they were a simple, screw back fastening. It...
Valentine’s and Galentine's gifts 2023
Valentine's and Galentine's day is all about showing your love for someone by taking the time to be with them, write a note and show you care. A little gift is...
Through the keyhole - Caffè Florian in Venice
We arrived in Venice one late evening in December and the first thing we did after dropping our bags was to go the St. Mark’s Square. There, just under the...
10 elegant gifts for women under £100
1.Practical travel- for all jewellery pieces £20 2. votives to display- made with Japanese chiyogami paper £28 3.to keep those memories close- beautiful pair of boxes £28 4. elegant in...
10 awesome gifts for men under £100
1. There is always space for storage storage box for gloves, hats, socks, scarves- all lovely gentlemanly items £12 2- Blue pitcher- a gorgeous colour to make...