I love using leftovers — it feels frugal, friendly to the planet, and a little bit magical. Over the years I've collected small amounts of beeswax from jar-top drips, remnants of block waxes, and stale soy blend candle offcuts. I started experimenting to see whether I could turn those scraps into...
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I found this little oak dresser at a charity shop on a rainy Saturday —...
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I’m sharing a practical, one-week plan to switch your home cleaning routine...
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Why I love seagrass rugs (and why they’re a sensible budget pick)I’ve used...
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When I first moved to a small flat by the coast, I wanted my bathroom to feel...
Why I love seagrass rugs (and why they’re a sensible budget pick)I’ve used seagrass rugs in nearly every home I’ve decorated — they bring texture, natural warmth, and a lived-in look that feels rooted rather than trendy. Seagrass is...
When I first moved to a small flat by the coast, I wanted my bathroom to feel like a gentle reminder of the sea — calm, textured, and a little wild. A full tile overhaul wasn’t in the budget, so I experimented with a pebble backsplash: tactile,...
I love projects that take something ordinary and quiet — like a wine bottle tucked on the recycling shelf — and turn it into an object that brings light and personality into a room. This glass bottle pendant light is one of my favourite quick...
I keep my fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) by a single north-facing window — proof that you can grow one without a southern suntrap. It hasn’t been flawless, but over the years I’ve learned a few reliable tricks that keep it healthy, happy, and...
I love the ritual of gift giving — the choosing, the little note, the moment someone unwraps something that’s been selected with care. Wrapping, for me, is part of that ritual. Recently I’ve been trying to make that moment even more thoughtful...
When I started looking for a natural solution to reduce my chronic lower back discomfort, I didn't expect the mattress topper to be the game-changer. After years of swapping pillows, trying different mattresses and experimenting with sleeping...
I love a table centerpiece that feels effortless, natural and slightly wild — something you can assemble in an afternoon with a few foraged finds, a bunch of dried hydrangeas and a handful of beeswax candles. This seasonal centerpiece leans into...
I have a soft spot for mantels — even the small ones that sit above compact electric fireplaces. They’re such a great spot to tell a seasonal story: a layered vignette can add texture, light, and a sense of calm without taking up precious floor...
I’ve always been a bit sentimental about my jumpers — especially the wool ones that feel like a warm hug on grey afternoons. Over the years I’ve chosen repair over replacement whenever possible, and visible mending has become my favourite way...
I moved into my first period home with equal parts excitement and trepidation. The sash windows, high cornices and original floorboards felt like pure character, but I quickly learned that decorating and renovating older properties comes with its...