The festive season is upon us and this month we are inspired by the traditional red and green decorating of the tree, the holly berries …
THE COLOURS OF CHRISTMAS
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CHRISTMAS with ANNIE SLOAN
Artist Annie Sloan invented her revolutionary furniture paint in 1990 and hasn’t looked back. A fine artist, author and industry go-to for all things design, …
BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
Louise Gatenby believes that doing good is good business. That’s all well and good but just how practical is it? The challenges facing the planet …
Q&A with Thornback & Peel
Juliet Thornback and Delia Peel, founders of Thornback & Peel How would you describe yourselves? We are the founders of Thornback & Peel which we …
LEAVING A LEGACY
As Sarah Callander-Beckett celebrates a centenary of her family’s custodianship of Combermere Abbey, Louisa Warde speaks with the lady herself and world-renowned interiors guru, Nina …
ARCHITECTURAL FAMILY LIVING
This new build home in Cheshire was in need of a functional, design-led kitchen and entertaining space for all the family The team at Kitchen …
PEOPLE IN TREEHOUSES
Based in Wrexham, Moneypenny is the brainchild of brother and sister team Ed Reeves and Rachel Clacher. Recognised as one of the best employers …
INSPIRING PEOPLE
I have been lucky enough to interview some amazing people in my role as journalist and editor. As I spend some time filling boxes (we …
LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY DOG
I am a reflector on life. I re-play, re-imagine and over think, much to the annoyance of Husband. However, positivity is something I strive towards. …
A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS
This month I am missing my G&T so thought it only appropriate that I include one of my favourites from Surrey based Silent Pool. Ok, …