Inspiration

  • A Cotswold country cottage

    Roses over a cottage door. Perhaps a quintessentially English tradition which can be seen in villages across the countryside in England. Typically ...
  • English afternoon tea

    The garden in June is glorious. The roses are in full bloom and the fragrance wafts in the warm sunshine. The setting lends itself for an afternoon...
  • Layering textiles in the home

     Using pink, natural and soft tones. The decorating mission continues at home. Over time we have collected various textiles in pink, natural and...
  • A Fleeting Trip to Florence

    Siena and Tuscan Flat Breads.  We could not resist returning to Florence in such a short space of time as there were too many things that we had ...
  • Spring flowers and bulbs

    Displaying spring flowers and bulbs in the home. Spring has arrived with its plethora of freshly cut blooms and sprouting potted bulbs. I love to ...
  • A Fleeting trip to Florence

    Tuscany, coffee and sweet treats. Our visit to Florence took an unexpected diversion via Pisa due to 'special weather’.  We later learned due to t...
  • Living With Antique and Timeworn Ceramics

    Ceramics and their different origins. For centuries we have used ceramics, made for a multitude of uses from decorative purposes, tableware, stora...
  • Living With Swedish Antiques

    Swedish folk art and Scandinavian contemporary.  Antique and vintage Swedish ware and folk art is increasingly rare and hard to find and many of o...
  • Living With Country Tableware

    Ceramics in cream and white tones. Have you ever dreamt of white ceramics piled high, in their many soft and pleasing tones of antique white and c...
  • Living With Timeworn Baskets

      Characteristics of English, French and Swedish baskets. If you are unable to visit France, Sweden or England to find your ideal basket to furnish...
  • Bohemian Living

    It's all about layering patterns and textures. Our Bohemian living homeware features natural tones, beautiful original patina and interesting patte...
  • Swedish Folk Art and the Dala Horse

    A little bit about our Swedish Folk Art . Swedish folk art has been very popular over the past year with many items heading to the USA and the UK...