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 [...]
This season is one in which there will be a marked change in styling a home. Instead of grand designs, and dramatic sets, a concerted effort to appear more casual is upon us. Sure, we know that this does not entirely mean that basic rules are thrown out the window, nor that great effort to [...]
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 [...]
Celebrities are notoriously big spenders when it comes to decorating their nurseries. One of the most impressive of those is the nautical themed room that the actor Jason Priestly and his wife Naomi had designed for their second child. The space had been used as a guest room and therefore was an absolute clean slate [...]
I imagine most women hold to the ideal of having a romantic bedroom at some point. Unfortunately, it remains a “someday” thing because of the belief that to set one up would cost a great deal to hire a professional to design it, and then the additional expense of the materials, and furnishings selected. The [...]
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 [...]
One things celebrities know how to do is live large, and John Travolta is no exception. In fact the name of the development that he lives in says it all, Jumbolair. It is found in a town named Anthony in Florida. It is approximately fifty miles northwest of the home of Disney in Orlando. The [...]
A fantastic way to freshen up a space is to bring in some living plants. A quick visit to the nursery, or even farmers market can supply you with beautiful living decorations. It is also a great way to instantly fill in awkward spaces in a room, or accentuate an existing colour scheme. Much like [...]
Texture plays a dynamic role in interior design, but those not in the business may have some difficulty determining how to bring it into a room. So, they look for at least one way to do so that is foolproof. One great way to do just that is to bring in a substantial amount of [...]
