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...
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.
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...
Happy mind, happy body, happy home
Ok last week I posted a video of me dancing in a bikini- Oh you might think that was easy- well no not all. You see I like wearing a bikini but...
Making a bed look good- shop the look
It's always tricky to make a bed look nice with a duvet cover right? Here are two different ways- which one is your favourite? 1- Crisp polished look My...
Add the Midas touch to your home
Gold or a touch or bling can bring warmth and a certain richness to your home. Triangular metal display shelf £90 This fab triangular shelf brings geometry to a space-...
Calling for a ban of the word CHORES- tips to enjoy cleaning your home
I really think that the word chores should be banned. CHORES means something that’s difficult that’s unwanted. It’s a routine task, tedious but necessary. I’m lucky that some of my adult...
3D printing and beautiful objects
Birch 3 D printed vase I remember going to a gallery in London about 12 years ago and being fascinated by the 3D printing machine. This one could create...
"I'm every woman"- 10 gifts to celebrate the incredible woman in your life.
With International Woman's day last week and Mother's Day round the corner on the 28th March 2022, we thought that we should celebrate all women in our lives. Sending/giving a...
The language of flowers
Flowers around the world take on different meanings, bring different stories, create traditions and are part of rituals. With time they have increased in symbolism. They have been used to brighten peoples...
The magic of Kutnu fabric
Kutnu From the Arabic word Kut’n’ (cotton) By alternating warp silk yarns (vertical) and weft cotton yarn (horizontal) Kutnu fabric gives a beautiful sheen that is...
5 tips to introduce colour into your home
Introducing colour into your home can seem daunting right? After all there are so many choices out there. The best way is to introduce it slowly I find. I am often...