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 . . .
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 . . .
The Briiv 2 Pro – my tried-and-tested Briiv air purifier gets an upgrade
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] If you’ve been reading this blog or following me on Instagram for any length of time, you might be aware that as an asthmatic, I’ve long been worried about the damaging effects of indoor air pollution. But you might also know that I’ve found an effective way to tackle it . . .
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