No job is too big or small when it comes to our collection of task lighting. Bringing light to your Monday morning and energy to an otherwise dull deadline, we’ve rounded our best desk lamps to get the job done providing styling tips and pairings along the way to ensure your home office looks and […]
An easy and affordable way to redecorate your home, a designer light bulb can set the mood at the flick of a switch. From exposed to diffused, incandescent to decorative LED bulbs , there’s plenty to choose from with each type suited to a particular purpose or style. The right light bulb will enhance a room, […]
Nowhere in the house brings as much warmth and pleasure as the living room. It’s the one place the whole family can come together to entertain guests or just relax. With winter on our doorstep, a cosy living room is high on the priority list, as the cold is best enjoyed from the comfortable warmth […]
Forget the January blues, the only way to freshen up your home this season is by going green. So say shade specialists Pantone, who recently unveiled Greenery as their Colour of the Year 2017. Described as ‘nature’s neutral,’ the new tone is designed to evoke ‘the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore […]
Perfect for an aperitif or a champagne reception, these classic cocktail recipes are sure to get the party started. — Set the standard: Old fashioned While the Old Fashioned was originally concocted to cover up the taste of bootleg liquor, there’s no excuse for scrimping when it comes to your cocktail. Whether you take yours […]
Bright, light and above all delicious, the Little Plantation’s red cabbage salad recipe with sweet potato wedges is ideal as a quick-fix for mid-week suppers or lunch with friends. — Red cabbage salad with sweet potato wedges Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Serves: 4 – 6 Ingredients for the sweet potato wedges: Ingredients […]
Want to add a homely, Hygge feel to your space without spending a fortune? We asked interior stylist Emma Kay to warm up our industrial inspired Brunel apartment, demonstrating her top tips for getting your home ready for Hygge season. “When fine tuning a table display, less is more. I often find it’s about stripping […]
The quintessential festive tipple, no Christmas party is complete without a warming glass of mulled wine. So to help you get the perfect blend of sugar, citrus and spice, we’ve concocted our own yuletide guide to this classic Christmas cocktail. — Ingredients: 2 oranges The peel of one lemon 150 g caster sugar 5 […]
The ‘Chanel of faux flowers’ Abigail Ahern shows you how to create the perfect Christmas wreath with her winter garden inspired design. We are pretty obsessed with wreaths here at Abigail Ahern, me more than anyone as I spent a number of years living in the States where they are totally into them and […]
Not so much an interior trend as a way of life, Hygge has invaded British interiors this season with its blend of cosy comforts and Scandi style. So who better to turn to for a masterclass in all things hyggelig than the author of The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking. What’s Hygge? Hygge, or […]
Finding the perfect Christmas presents is never easy, especially for those ‘particular people’ in your life. This Christmas we’ve taken inspiration from our archive series of gift guides ‘Presents for Particular People’ giving the glamorous 1930s gift suggestions such as Bright Young People, the Bon Viveur and the Punctual Correspondent a 21st century update. From secret […]
Pretty as a petal, this gluten-free Mini Layer Cake with vegan cream “cheese” frosting is the latest recipe from the Little Plantation and provides the perfect show-stopping bake for all to enjoy. This bake is a vegan friendly take on a recipe featured in Aimee’s Perfect Bakes by Aimee Twigger. For best results make […]
