5 Cosy Fire Pits to keep you warm and toasty this autumn. The night’s are drawing in and there’s a bit of a nip in the air but I’m not quite ready to hang up my hammock just yet – hell no. I’ve put together 5 of the best fire pits on the market to …
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5 Simple Ways to Connect Your Home to Nature
For those of you that have been following me and the blog for some time, you will know that I have always had a passion for using interior design to help us connect our homes to nature and the environment around us, and, whilst designing our own home, we used a lot of biophilic design …
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Moroccan Garden Edit
We may still be restricted with going on holiday abroad at the moment but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring a little bit of exotic Marrakech into our own back yards. I’ve put together a simple to follow edit of all of the elements that you will need to create a bohemian, Moroccan garden scheme. …
Industrial Garden Edit
I’ve put together a simple to follow edit of all of the elements that you will need to create a stylish, industrial garden scheme. Everything from; the materials and colours that you should use, to the furniture and accessories, and even the plants that will compliment it. Gardens are no longer just a dumping ground …
Scandi Garden Edit
This series of styled mood boards should help to keep your vision on track and avoid you making decisions that will not only be costly to our environment, but also to your bank account. So let’s start with one of my favourites the Scandi Garden Edit… With us spending so much more time in our …
10 Easy Steps to Get Your Garden Spring Ready
Spring has arrived! The plants are beginning to bud and the blossom is in full bloom. And after the long, dark, winter months of lockdown, spring is literally the breath of fresh air that we’ve all been so desperately craving. So, as the days get longer and it starts to feel warmer, it’s time to …
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A Guide to Outdoor Lighting
I’ve put together an easy to follow guide on outdoor lighting to help you set the mood, and show off your best bits, enabling you to enjoy your garden all year round. At the time of writing this blog post, the people of the UK are eagerly awaiting the prospect of being able to entertain …
Ideas For Small Gardens and Outdoor Spaces
In a hectic and often overcrowded world we have all come to appreciate our outdoor spaces so much more. Big or small, they are a gift to be treasured. So, if you’re lucky enough to have finally bagged yourself a little slice of the outdoors, I’ve put together some tips to help your small garden, …
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5 Growing Floral Trends for 2021
From pared back, natural colours, to dramatic mantel arrangements, I’ve put together a round up of the biggest floral trends set to rise in popularity in 2021. It’s been a stressful year for everyone, two national lockdowns have seen us desperately searching for anything that can bring a little bit of cheer to our homes, …
What the VOC..?
An easy to follow guide on how to create a healthy home environment using materials free from harmful toxic chemicals and off-gasses. First of all, I appreciate that a title containing words such as ‘volatile organic compounds’ sounds like an absolute hoot so I decided to try and grab your attention with a childish pun, …