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  • Places

    The Tribe Coworking Space in Totnes

    March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

    Here I share with you the final reveal of The Tribe, my coworking space in Totnes that I have designed for creative female entrepreneurs.

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  • Places

    Renovated Apartment in Converted Factory

    February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

    Vipp Owner Jette Egelund and her husband Mogens Dahl share a beautifully renovated apartment in a converted factory in Copenhagen.

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  • Places

    A Coworking Space for Female Entrepreneurs

    January 31, 2020February 7, 2020

    After nine months working from home, I decided to embark on an exciting new project. Read all about my decision to open a coworking space for creative female entrepreneurs.

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  • Places

    5 Tips for First-Time Buyers I wish I’d Known

    October 4, 2019October 8, 2019

    Getting on the property ladder is a daunting process but these five tips for first-time buyers should make the process a little more straightforward.

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  • Sander Hotel, a design hotel in copenhagen. The roof terrace has a strong biophilic influence and boasts beautiful rooftop views over the city

    Hotels

    Hotel Sanders : Design Hotel in Copenhagen

    September 30, 2019April 23, 2020

    Hotel Sanders is a design hotel in Copenhagen in the historic heart of the cultural district, within walking distance from all the main tourist attractions.

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  • Avobar in London is a source of inspiration for Maison Flaneur when it comes to interior decor

    Interviews

    Interview : Dionas Sotiriou of Maison Flaneur

    September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

    Dionas Sotiriou is co-founder of Maison Flaneur, an online destination for travellers and home enthusiasts looking for a unique and ever-evolving collection of homeware products.

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  • Cork harvesting in the cork oak forest near Lisbon in Portugal

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    Cork Production: A Sustainable & Circular Process

    July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

    I visited the cork oak forest in Portugal to see the cork harvesting and got to experience a factory tour to see how cork is processed and what it can be used for.

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  • Exterior of Day spa at Calile tropical hotel in Brisbane, Australia

    Hotels

    Calile : A Tropical Hotel in Brisbane

    June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

    Calile is a tropical hotel in Brisbane designed by architecture studio Richards and Spence who took their inspiration from the Brisbane’s balmy climate.

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  • BERT & BUOY DARTMOUTH STORE OPENING

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    Bert & Buoy Dartmouth Shop Opening

    December 3, 2018December 2, 2018

    Two weeks ago I was invited to attend the opening of the new Bert & Buoy shop in Dartmouth. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am that Bert has decided to open a shop in my home town. Dartmouth is an absolutely beautiful town with some wonderful little independent shops and I

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  • Gara Rock Design Hotel Devon 4 - Bedroom

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    Gara Rock : Design Hotel in Devon

    November 28, 2018September 19, 2019

    I feel like recently I’m making a bit of a shift with my blog content as I seem to be writing about Devon a whole lot more. In the early days of my blog I would never have thought that I could have written so much about local places and companies, but Devon just seems

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  • Myconian Kyma Hotel in Mykonos Greece - Design Hotels

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    Myconian Kyma : Design Hotel in Mykonos

    June 20, 2018June 20, 2018

    I haven’t been away on holiday since April 2017 so I am well overdue a break. Luckily we have now booked a trip for the end of August so I’m counting down the days until our family can get away for a much needed holiday. In the meantime, I thought it was time to share

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  • THIS Workspace Bournemouth - The Foundry main room 4

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    THIS Workspace : Coworking Space in Bournemouth

    April 23, 2018April 30, 2018

    I first became aware of coworking when I was living in Bristol in 2010, when I first started freelancing. I quickly realised that working from home was a very solitary pursuit and I soon began to miss the camaraderie and the interaction that came from working with colleagues in a shared office. After a little

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  • Dream House in Dartmouth Devon as seen from garden

    Places

    My Obsession with the Housing Market

    March 21, 2018April 18, 2019

    So today I thought I’d share with you a bit of a personal post about my guilty secret, namely my obsession with the housing market and visiting property portals like Rightmove, Zoopla and Purple Bricks. Browsing these websites has been something that I’ve done on a very regular basis (probably weekly) for as long as

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    Where to Shop : Oliver Bonas

    March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

    It’s Friday and you may have noticed that things are looking a little different around here. I am so pleased to share my redesigned blog and branding with you. I hope you like the changes that I’ve made and that you can still find your way around. I’m still making tweaks here and there so

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  • Parister Hotel Paris Lobby

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    Hôtel Parister : A Wellness Hotel in Paris

    February 28, 2018May 28, 2019

    Today’s post features a seriously swoonworthy Parisian hotel that I have added to my design-led travel hotspots list. In the words of Audrey Hepburn “Paris is always a good idea” and when a hotel looks this good, who can disagree? Situated in rue Saulnier in the 9th arondissement of Paris is Hôtel Parister, a five star

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  • Vipp Hotel Sweden Shelter Exterior

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    The Vipp Hotel : A Design Destination

    February 5, 2018May 28, 2019

    You may remember a few weeks ago I posted about the stunning Vipp kitchens. Well, today I want to share with you an unusual concept for a hotel from the same Danish company. The Vipp Hotel is unusual in the fact that once you check in, it is fully booked. You see, instead of having

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  • Design Hotel Long Story Short in the Czech Republic_Big One private room_photo by Josef Kubicek

    Hotels

    Design Hostel : Long Story Short

    December 1, 2017May 28, 2019

    Sometimes, just sometimes, I really wish I was a travel blogger. I would go off to explore the world one design hotel at a time. If I was footloose and fancy free and didn’t have responsibilities like a family, children, a job and a mortgage, I would seriously consider packing up my laptop and heading

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  • Kip Affordable Design Hotel London - Penthouse 2

    Hotels

    KIP : London’s Affordable Design Hotel

    September 28, 2017May 28, 2019

    In this post I want to share another exciting design find that I discovered thanks to Curate & Display on Twitter. This time it’s an affordable design hotel in London. What? I hear you ask. Affordable and London in the same sentence? But yes, it’s really true. I have found a great looking design hotel

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  • Places

    Designer Student Accommodation in Newcastle

    November 14, 2016November 14, 2016

    Earlier this year I received a message from one of my best friends that I met at University. He pointed out that we’ve known each other for 16 years now. 16? What the what now? I went to uni 16 years ago? It feels like yesterday, I’m a little in shock! Then I received an

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  • Hotel Du Ministere Apartment in Paris

    Hotels

    Hôtel du Ministère Apartment in Paris

    November 4, 2016May 28, 2019

    I have been meaning to start writing more about design hotels on the blog for so long now, mostly just as a way to document places I’d like to stay so I don’t forget about them. Of course, given the option when travelling I’d rather stay in a design hotel that speaks to the aesthete

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  • The Naturalmat Showroom in Topsham in Devon showcasing a selection of organic mattresses and bedding and a variety of beds

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    Naturalmat Organic Mattresses and Bedding

    September 14, 2016April 22, 2019

    As you all know by now, I live in Devon and I really enjoy showcasing companies that are local to me. Back in July, I was invited to Topsham, just outside Exeter, to visit a company called Naturalmat that manufactures organic mattresses and bedding. It wasn’t the first time that I had heard about the

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  • Interior Accessories

    Visit : Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café

    March 16, 2016March 18, 2016

    I hadn’t heard of Nkuku until a friend of mine started working there. I was then invited to a special sale night where I was able to get a proper feel for the kind of products that Nkuku sells. I was really surprised to find that such an amazing company is based right here in

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  • nhow Hotel Berlin Main Entrance

    Hotels

    Nhow Berlin : The Music & Lifestyle Hotel

    March 18, 2013May 28, 2019

    I first discovered this insane hotel last summer on a trip to Berlin with my husband. We were on a boat trip down the Spree on a beautiful sunny day when I spotted this gravity defying building on the water’s edge. I quickly grabbed a snap of it so that I could research it when

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  • Interviews

    Interview: Home Renovations with Kate Watson-Smyth

    October 15, 2012February 17, 2013

    I don’t normally tend to feature many house projects on the blog these days and the main reason for that is the photography. You may have noticed that I am not the world’s best photographer, which can be a little frustrating for me at times as I need to rely on others to provide the

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    I've been thinking about what to write here all da I've been thinking about what to write here all day. But I honestly have no words. What I have watched unfold over the past few days has left me speechless. It has also left me with some very difficult and uncomfortable realisations. I see now that I am part of the problem. I am not racist but I have not been anti-racist. It's time to learn what it means to be an ally. And then teach that to my children. #blackoutday2020
    [AD] I have admired the home decor accessories by [AD] I have admired the home decor accessories by @skultuna1607 for quite some time now. I first became aware of them when I was planning my coworking space @thetribecoworks because many of the items have the vibe I was going for. ⠀ ⠀ Skultuna is a Swedish company that was founded in 1607 and is today one of the oldest companies in the world. It works with a long line of leading international designers to create timeless pieces that will become the antiques of tomorrow. ⠀ ⠀ I was recently sent a small selection of these beautiful homewares items and I can't wait to take them to their new home in my office. The brass will look stunning against the pink walls. I'll take some photos soon to show you. ⠀ Images c/o Skultuna ⠀ #brassdecor #brasscandlesticks #brasshomewares #swedishdesign #swedishdesigners #swedishbrand #swedishbrands #swedishantiques #modernantiques #timelessdesign #timelessdesigns #luxedesign #luxedesigns #luxehomewares #interiorstyling #homestylinginspo #homestylinginspiration #tealightholder #bottleopeners #sidetables
    Does anyone else feel like their home is being tot Does anyone else feel like their home is being totally trashed by having the kids at home 24/7? Whilst we have been working our way through all the niggling household DIY jobs to improve our home, the kids seem equally determined to wreck it. ⠀ ⠀ By the time mine go back to school, which won't be on 1st June, I'm probably going to have to redecorate every bloody room as well as replace all the carpets. ⠀ ⠀ The living room, in particular, is crying out for new flooring. The carpet, which wasn't particularly nice to start with, has had orange juice, ketchup, jam, coffee, wine, coco pops and slime spilt on it since lockdown started. Not to mention all the food that has been trampled into it. The Rug Doctor spot cleaner has never been so busy. ⠀ ⠀ And whose bloody brilliant idea was it to get white floor tiles in the bathroom? White? Ok, yes, it was me. If you have kids who love spending time barefoot in the garden jumping in muddy puddles, I strongly advise against white floor tiles ANYWHERE in the house!!! Unless you have a strong desire for daily mopping. I don't, in case you're in any doubt. ⠀ ⠀ So tell me, how is your home holding up to the constant presence of kids?⠀ ⠀ #lockdownlife #lockdowndiaries #lockdownuk #lockdowndays #lockdownwithkids #kidsinlockdown #lockdowndiy #carpetcleaning #newflooring #coronavirusuk #covid19uk #homewithkids #athomewithkids #schoolclosures #athomelearning #homeschool2020 #remotelearning2020 #teachathome #homediyproject
    Have you seen the exciting @kickstarter campaign t Have you seen the exciting @kickstarter campaign that is currently being run by @madebykoa ? They are looking to fund their ingenious duvet cover design that takes all the exhausting effort out of changing the bedding. ⠀ ⠀ Ben and Luke have designed a game-changing duvet cover that is simpler, easier and quicker. It features a specially designed zipper that doesn't compromise comfort.⠀ ⠀ I'm only 5 ft 2 and changing the duvet for me is one of my least favourite household chores, despite the fact that I absolutely love fresh bedding. But this new duvet cover design would make the struggle of awkward feeding and heavy lifting a thing of the past. Hurrah!!!!⠀ ⠀ And I absolutely adore this patterned version which was created in collaboration with @kittymccall ⠀ ⠀ To check out the Kickstarter campaign and pledge your support, click the link in my bio and select this image to be taken straight there.⠀ ⠀ #duvetcoverset #duvetcoversets #beddingsets #beddingset #beddingcollection #beddingstyle #luxurybedding #beddingdesign #duvetcovers #freshbedlinen #freshsheets #freshbedsheets #freshsheetsarethebest #designerduvet #bedroominspiration #bedroomstyle #bedroomlove #bedroomdetails #bedroomsofinstagram #loftbedroom #instabedroom #bedroomaccessories #kickstarter #kickstartercampaign #kickstarterlaunch #kickstarterprojects #surfacepatterndesigns
    [AD] Last month, the design world should have floc [AD] Last month, the design world should have flocked in their droves to Milan for Salone del Mobile, the World's biggest furniture fair. Clearly, COVID-19 threw a massive spanner in the works and @isaloniofficial has now been postponed until next April.⠀ ⠀ But that doesn't mean that the brands who would have attended won't be launching new products. We might just have to look a bit harder to find them. Luxury bathroom brand @Duravit has recently released their new patent-pending c-shaped technology which enables the practically seamless connection of rounded ceramics with matching bathroom furniture.⠀ ⠀ In my latest blog post, you can see this technology in action on the new Happy D.2 Plus C-Shaped range. It doesn't get much slicker than this!⠀ ⠀ Image c/o @duravit⠀ ⠀ To read the post, click the link in my profile and select this image to be taken straight to the post.⠀ ⠀ #duravit #bathroom #bathroomdesigns #danishdesign #bathroomgoals #bathroomsofinstagram #bathroominspo #bathroomideas #bathroomdesignideas #bathroompic #bathroomstyle #dreambathroom #dreambath #luxurybathroom #wellness #bathrooms #bathroomstyle #bathroomrenovations #bathroomfurniture #bathroomdesigner #bathroomenvy #masterbathroomremodel #masterbathrooms #masterbathdesign #masterbathroomgoals #masterbathreno #bathroomtechnology
    [AD] I'm guessing there probably aren't many peopl [AD] I'm guessing there probably aren't many people following me who haven't heard of the Danish concept of Hygge, right? Just in case, hygge basically describes a feeling or mood that comes from taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary, everyday moments more meaningful, beautiful or special.⠀ ⠀ In these unprecedented times, I think it's more important than ever that we strive to achieve this feeling of hygge. Despite yesterday's announcement, we are still very restricted in what we can do and where we can go. If we want to avoid that feeling of groundhog day and embrace the lockdown instead of feeling trapped, we need to start seeing those everyday moments differently.⠀ ⠀ Our homes have become more important than ever, pretty much overnight. I for one have been looking around my home and trying to work out what I could do to make it serve my family and I better. ⠀ ⠀ One company that has made it their mission to introduce others to the people-centred happiness of the Danish home is @Shekkaba_home which stocks beautiful Danish homewares that help to create a home that is a hub of warmth and love. Sounds like something we all need right now.⠀ ⠀ To read my interview with founders Dan and Rosanna, click the link in my bio and select this image to be taken to the blog post. ⠀ ⠀ Image c/o Shekabba Home ⠀ #scandinavianhome #denmark #hygge #hyggelifestyle hyggedecor #hyggeliving #hyggeinterior #hyggevibes #danishhygge #danishdesign #danishlifestyle #hyggehome #lovehome #happyhome #specialeveryday #biophilia #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofig #indoorplanters #decoratewithplants #plantsbringhomestolife #livingwithplants #earthycolourpalette #earthycolours #naturalmaterialsarebeautiful
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