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The Truth About The Holiday Cottage

And loads of other juicy gossip from an ex-villager who knows.

Nov 10 •

The Best Scented Candles for 2025

A huge industry inside secret, Why you should ditch the Yankee Candle & So many other things you never knew!

Nov 3 •

How to Style Your Table Like a Pro

My top table styling tips revealed, a video tutorial, plus an autumn table design.

Oct 27 •

How to Beat Your Neighbours at Fall Porch Decor

A tongue in cheek guide from a godamned Instagram pumpkin legend!

Oct 13 •

How to Preserve Autumn Leaves & Branches

Plus drying Hydrangeas & pressing leaves.

Oct 6 •

Acorn hunting, an autumn wreath and The Theatre of Golden Oaks.

A childhood story from the forest, a recipe & something beautiful & natural to make at home.

Sep 22 •

Midweek Musings #7 - Shopping my home

Creating an African inspired new living space by only using the things we already own.

Sep 11 •

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Seasonal Styling for the Soul

A series of nature-inspired installations, crafts, wreaths & ornaments to bring joy!

Sep 8 •

M&S & Kelly Hoppen Homeware Design Preview!

A very special Midweek Musings #6 - Come and join me at this VIP event. Plus a sneak peek of the A/W collection and a minor mishap.

Sep 4 •

Now you see me. Now you don’t! The amazing Switchable Glass.

Our own little bit of magic in the barn.

Aug 25 •

How to Renovate: 5 Ways to Lighten Dark Oak Beams

Including one that requires no stripping at all, but looks just like pale oak!

Aug 18 •

The Best Blue Paint Colours in the World

All tried and tested over years of renovations so you don’t have to. Plus find out which blue I’ve chosen to cover up that hot pink wall!

Aug 4 •

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