Today, more and more of us are choosing natural materials for our clothing – cotton, linen, silk, wool, suede and leather – even bamboo and other organic fibres. The trend is also increasingly popular in home décor. And why not? Natural materials have many advantages, not to mention looking fabulous! Let’s explore the benefits of […]

Most of us head straight for neutrals when buying furniture. Whether fabric, leather, wood or metal, neutrals seem like the ‘smart’ and ‘practical’ choice – and of course, they are! Neutrals are definitely timeless. But consider for a moment the glamour, panache and utter joy of colourful furnishings. No longer just for the rebel, sofas, […]

Famous designer and home guru, Alexandra Stoddard, claims that every room needs a touch of yellow. She explains that yellow is the colour of sunshine and that it feeds our psyche. Is she right? We can’t be sure – but yellow certainly seems to lift our spirits and that is a wonderful thing! Here are […]