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The winter months are a great time to cosy everything up in your home and better still, if you have an open fireplace or slow combustion fireplace. There is nothing nicer than unrolling your fireside rug from its summer hibernation, pulling armchairs closer, adding a few more cushions and throws, and bringing out needlework or…
Sardinian Iron Work
In terms of inspiration, again I hark back to our time in Italy. We rented a villa in Sardinia in an area on the west coast, called Punta Molara…which is a small peninsula on the west coast. Most of the houses in the area where we stayed were made from the local stone or built…
Scale and Capacity
Continuing with the essential questions to ask yourself before plunging into downsizing, in my earlier piece I focused on the importance of lifestyle considerations, but now you need to consider the scale and capacity of your new home. With scale and capacity, obviously it’s important to understand how many bedrooms you’ll need, how many bathrooms…
Fabric inspiration
I’m forever inspired by fabrics but one I found recently really captured my eye! ‘Lacis’ in the celadon colourway, is part of the L’ENOVOLÉ FANTASTIQUE collection by Lelievre Paris. An upholstery fabric, in the following photos it’s used for a corner armchair and in a mid-century sofa, both of which look beautiful, and incredibly fresh…
Essential questions before taking the plunge into downsizing
When downsizing, and beginning the search for your ideal apartment or townhouse, what starts out being an exciting exercise often ends up being confusing and demoralising. This potentially difficult and emotional time can be further exacerbated if you’re not clear about what your expectations are and what will be the deal breakers for you. For…