The arrival of hot, sunny weather means shade is essential for enjoying whatever outside space you have safely and comfortably. It's something I know all too well: I'm lucky enough to have a south-facing garden, but the sun is so strong that it would be unusable for a lot of the day without something to keep the rays at bay. So, I thought a round-up of the best parasols on the market at the moment . . .
A spring minibreak on the North Norfolk Coast
Sadly, my planned March trip to the Norwegian Arctic didn't happen, as I came down with flu and was too ill to travel. But once I recovered I did have a small consolation prize in the form of an impromptu minibreak on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast in eastern England. Stretching for more than 45 miles, the North Norfolk Coast is a land of salt marshes, sand dunes, sweeping beaches . . .
The best scented candles for spring – updated for 2025
With sunshine one minute and rain showers the next, spring has definitely arrived - and that means my seasonal round-up of the best scented candles! For me candles aren't just a winter thing, and I love selecting fragrances that suit my mood and the moment. Around now I start swapping the smoky, spicy notes that I tend to favour during the colder months for lighter scents . . .
The Ferm Living ‘Utzon – Can Lis’ collection
I'm back to blogging after a bit of a hiatus while a big project took up most of my time, and today I'm sharing the beautiful spring-summer 2025 collection from Ferm Living. It takes its inspiration from renowned Danish architect Jørn Utzon and his Mallorcan home, Can Lis, and it's brimming with appealing shapes, earthy colours and tactile materials . . .
Vipp Todos Santos – a fusion of Mexican & Scandinavian style
Earlier in the week I showed you around a remote mountain cabin in the Swedish wilderness; this time it's a sleek earth-walled villa on Mexico's sun-baked Pacific coast. The architecture and settings may be very different, but both buildings share a common thread: modern, minimalist design that carries a strong sense of place . . .
Home tour | A modern mountain cabin in Sweden
Today we're heading to the mountains of Ottsjö, rural Sweden, for a peek inside a contemporary cabin that blends a pared-back Scandinavian aesthetic with a deep appreciation for nature. Owned by photographer Sophie Odelberg and her fiancé Gustav, the cabin was designed by Stockholm-based studio Note and marks its first foray into full architectural projects . . .
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