With a glorious morning here in England and the restoration of our old farmhouse(built in the early 1500s)coming on in leaps and bounds it seemed an ideal time for a few quick photographs! I am thril...
A colour palette of dusted earth tones and soft powdered pigments such as mulberry, raw plaster, putty, char coal and zinc give a soothing, calming atmosphere to any room. Textures...
Hard working laundry room s and useful utility items can be both practical and beautiful. Simple, natural elements such as wood and linen combine well with metal and stone. Re-purposed stain...
A Spring palette of sugared almond pastels for the home combined with oh so pretty egg and hen decorations should keep Easter Bunnies of all ages happy! Here are a few of my favourite finds:Above ima...
Rustic white interiors, breezy, relaxed and inviting; combining brocante finds with a contemporary pared-down look. Soft rustic textures with pretty faded florals, washed vintage linens and cris...
With the gentle sunshine warming the earth the early blooms peak through showing hints of the colours to come. A fresh new colour palette heralds the arrival of Spring. Tiny splashes of deepest ...
With a fresh, clean colour palette of soft powdered and dusted shades set against chalky whites and light natural wood, this relaxed country styling has a new contemporary feel. Traditional country e...
Even though we have a light dusting of snow in the village this morning there are are signs of Spring in the garden. Tender new shoots are peeping through the soil and branches are filled with tiny b...
Taking inspiration from the stylish chic boutique hotel suites, divine bedlinen and well chosen accessories not only bring a feeling of luxury to the bedroom but a sense of opulence and glamour....
Clean, bright and fresh, soft shades of white create a gentle backdrop for contemporary country living. When the beginning of a new year is dark and dismal there is no better way to refresh a room or...
With Christmas now just a few days away the preparations here have reached fever pitch! Having put the finishing touches on the decorations and stacked baskets with fragrant logs for the fi...
Christmas: filled with branches of Blue Spruce, Rosemary, Eucalyptus and snow dusted pine cones; decorations in antiqued Mercury glass and shades of smokey grey; rich textures and cont...
Ill soon be decking the halls with creamy white roses, frosted snowberries, mercury silver, fresh pine, bay leaves, holly and candles. The table will be set with crisp linens, polished vintage s...
From the deepest Teal green and richest turquoise of Robins Egg to the palest Duck Egg, Eau de Nil and softest Sea Foam aqua - a serene and tranquil colour palette.Above image: Architectural Ant...
A rich colour palette of burning copper through to soft dusted oranges and soft plummy browns, warm, inviting and enveloping. Above image: ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS ArcobalenoAbove images: 1.WALLPA...
From subtle tones of the palest ash and silver to the deepest charcoal grey; the iconic French Grey, and the delightfully named Greige - that divine combination of grey and beige, all become par...
Divine rustic linens of billowing drapes; the gentle patina of wood, stone and plaster; sparkling chandeliers and fine ruffled bedlinen create the sublimely romantic French bedroom. Above image:...
Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year, when the countryside bursts into life and is filled with the most beautiful textures and tones. The soft, low sunlight creates gentle hues of palest g...
From the grand stately homes to the old farmhouses of England, all have one thing in common, a sublime blend of the decorative and the practical. Country traditions and pastimes influence the interio...
Rustic kitchens and pretty places to dine; whether it is in the cool of a stone farmhouse or on the terrace under the shade of an ancient olive tree. Lazy days filled with the smell of lavender baked...
The soft, romantic tones of the Scandinavian colour palette and the faded patina that features in the prettiest of rustic rooms is always an inspiration for me. This is a selection of some ...
Rustic tables for relaxed, everyday dining from farmhouse to cottage, eat, drink and be merry!Above image: scanned from Natural Decorating Book by Elizabeth Wilhide and Joanna CopestickAbove ima...
Grain & flour sacks, hessian, scrubbed wood and laundered linen. Recycled, upcycled rustic elements are some of my favourite interior decorating items.Above images: SHOP: Antique vintage European...
My favourite of all the colour palettes comes from my love of rustic interiors that have a soft dusted patina. From French console tables to Swedish Mora clocks in gently aged tones of...
Are you are inspired by a vintage roll top bath with claw and ball feet, Rococo mirrors, apothecary jars & chandeliers? Or perhaps you prefer a more rustic farmhouse feel with natural stone, scru...
This is an Elizabethan farmhouse set in the glorious hills of Lincolnshire that my Husband and I are privileged to call home. Dating from the early 1500s and retaining many of its original feat...
Inspired by Provencal farmhouses, English country houses and villas in Tuscany, these are some of my favourite romantic bathrooms. All unashamedly feminine in shades of the palest lilac, Palma violet...
Drawing room, parlour, salon, living room or lounge what ever the term you prefer and whether its white, grey or buff, chalky tones of a pale sitting room create a relaxing & calming sanctuary.Ab...
This is the fourth in my series of posts about fabulous fabrics for French style interiors. In this post elegant, sophisticated neutral shades are depicted, with the palest ivory, richest clotte...
This is the third in my series of posts about fabulous fabrics for French style interiors. This time shades of grey are highlighted, with the softest dove through to deep charcoal; in the perfect Toi...
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