While you might not like the sound of it, or even the imagery that forms in your head when hearing it, we can all use a good corkboard and/or chalkboard in our homes. Some of us will go to great lengths to conceal it behind a door, or in a cupboard or even armoire, but [...]
If the artwork and furniture in your home are meant to be the feature, painting your walls in neutral tones might be an excellent choice for you. However, neutrals can be tricky, and as such we love to research which ones the designers are using regularly. One other thing, you might think neutrals are restricted [...]
There are a few things you can do in order to guarantee a good night’s sleep, and you had better make sure that you do them, for recent research has shown that if you miss out on sleep you miss out on testosterone. Testosterone is that all important male hormone that, well, differentiates them from [...]
The Sunday Times Rich List stated that there were 368 billionaires or millionaires who owed a substantial proportion of their fortune to property. If you’re looking for a new home, you might not be lucky enough to spend the amount they have; but let’s learn a bit more about a few of them anyway. The [...]
Have a signature cocktail at your next summer garden party, and raise the glamour level up a notch. Our choice is the peach julep, and we think once you see the recipe it may well be yours too. It is both refreshing in appearance and flavour, and a really nice twist on the more familiar [...]
Recently, I have noticed that while my husband and I are making some great improvements to the exterior of our house, our personal appearance is looking more than a little shabby. On the one hand, obviously we do not need to be all decked out to the nines when painting or landscaping. But, I think [...]
I have an aunt who lives in one of the most upscale section of London. She is one of those people that throw dangerously impromptu gatherings at which she collects the most unexpected of guests along with lavish gala events where local celebrities rub elbows with unknown artists. Yet, without fail each and every of [...]
For as long as I have been friends with my neighbours Suki and Laurel, there has been an ongoing competition between the two of them. Suki lives to the left of me, and Laurel to the right. Each fancies themselves to be the superior in certain fields, and both is on a quest to outshine [...]
A great place to gather inspiration for the colour scheme you create in any of the rooms in your home is a sensational rug pattern, a favourite flower, or even a classic book cover. Once you have definitive colours selected, you will find making choices for both the major pieces of furniture, and the small [...]
To quickly bring a room’s style from common to glamorous, turn to reflective surfaces and silver accents. These two items work exceptionally well together and tie everything within your space together with a refined quality. Designers frequently rely upon these key elements to add the detail and precise tone that is needed for a truly [...]
