To celebrate the launch of the Succession range of tableware, French design brand Petite Friture have commissioned a special foodie-themed photo-shoot. Working with experience designers Studio Appetit, the brand has created a fun photo series entitled ‘Conversations Culinaires’ in which a dining table scene is mischievously brought to life to whet the appetite. At the […]
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 […]
We brought together the movers, shakers and tastemakers of interiors for a special preview of our new SS17 collections. Take a sneak peek for yourself. To showcase Heal’s SS17, we chose the beautiful setting of Mary Ward House in the heart of Bloomsbury. This grade 1 listed building is not only a stunning example […]
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 […]
Take a tour of Iceland with The Organic Sheep, home to the world’s most hardy yet luxurious sheep fur throws and rugs. Known for its spectacular yet uncompromising landscape, Iceland has a long tradition of sheep rearing that stretches back to the islands first settlers in the 9th century. The Organic Sheep celebrate this legacy, […]
The latest blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery, Beyond Caravaggio explores the extraordinary influence of the Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio on a whole generation of artists across Europe. Mad, bad and above all a genius, Caravaggio’s art was truly revolutionary. Through his use of naturalism and dramatic lighting effects, he changed the course of European […]
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 […]
