How to do Maximalism
Maximalism is the interior design darling du jour. This flamboyant style which celebrates everything I love about interiors has been the darling of Instagram, style magazines, and blog posts for the last few years. I’m a fully signed-up member of the more-is-more club but must admit it’s a rather complex look to nail. How do […]
It’s my birthday!
I’m thrilled to announce that today I turn 48! What a ride it’s been so far. I’m a very lucky, blessed, and happy to have made it this far on planet earth. One thing I love about getting older is that you care less and less about what other people think and continue to know […]
A Mad About the House tour
This is a big moment in history…my podcast co-host and partner in design crime Kate Watson- Smyth Aka Mad About the House has sold up! This house is iconic with almost 275,000 followers on instagram, over a 100,000 readers of the blog, and starring in the best selling interiors book of the same name. Kates […]
How to choose a wall mural
I love creating interiors that make a splash, that are bold, brave and head turning. One way to get instant impact is with a decorative wall mural. These are wallpaper designs that make up one complete image rather than the typical drop repeat pattern that you get with traditional wallpaper. Murals have a rich history […]
Colour crush: Classic blue & white
Blue and white is such a classic combo- I don’t think it is ever out of fashion. Its popularity transcends trends probably because blue wears the crown as the world’s favourite colour and, as I will go on to explain, a brilliant colour to base your interior design schemes around. From Chinese Ming pottery to […]
Trend report: Wiggles
In the words of 1990’s hip house band 2 in a Room “I wanna see you wiggle it, just a little bit”. I’m seeing this design motif, everywhere from wall coverings, furniture shapes to printed homewares, and I’m feeling it! The wiggle feels joyous, light and a touch silly. In a world that feels heavy […]
