When I come across talents such as Liberty Rose Vintage, it makes me yearn for bygone eras - vintage supplies of linens, embroidered with ribbons & buttons, old books, documents & papers used in altered art. Unique handmade cards and printed bunting, cushions - personalised for any occasion, they are [...]

Can you believe it's almost the end of the school year, where has the time gone - in fact where have the last 7 years gone?? Primary school almost done and BIG school is looming....It's time to bulk buy the Kleenex and mop up the tears as we listen to [...]

Gone are the days when a kitchen had to be fitted in its entirety - these days it's all about what you actually desire and works for you! Multi toned cupboards, large farmhouse tables to get all of the family around, lovely wooden chairs in all shapes, sizes, shades and [...]

What's happened to summer? We've gone from a scorching few weeks to a deluge in a day! Time to stay indoors; keep dry; have a clear out; take stock of what furniture works and doesn't work in your home! We outgrow furniture as we do clothes and we often change [...]

I don't think you can ever have enough cushions! Cushions on the sofa; chairs; beds; outdoor furniture - who can resist that beautifully soft patterned square (or rectangle!) of gorgeousness. My home is absolutely full of these wonderful accessories! I'm constantly moving them around, rearranging the order - it's amazing [...]

Party time, with the aptly named 'Party Ducks' in pencil, ink & watercolour by the lovely illustrator Hilary Clea   http://www.hilaryclea.com/   @Hilaryclea. I couldn't help but smile when I saw this gorgeous piece - it could have been commissioned for me - I have 3 Indian Runner Ducks too - Rocky, [...]

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Beyond France   Beyond France Ltd   www.beyondfrance.co.uk to the Humble Country marquee, at BBC Countryfile Live this August 3-6th. For those who have not come across this great company - you are in for an absolute treat. The team at Beyond France travel across Europe [...]

There is something just absolutely wonderful about the natural beauty of wood. The blended subtle tones; the shape, feel, texture and the fact that it looks absolutely stunning in your home - each piece is unique. When I pass pieces such as these, I just can't help but reach out [...]

I feel like a child in a sweet shop! What an absolutely gorgeous array of goodies available from another of our fantastic exhibitors - Bliss Home & Vintage   www.bliss-home.co.uk   Bliss The striking pattern of this fabric, with it's neutral linen base and bold charcoal print would be a fantastic addition [...]

Where has this year gone? We are already half way through June and Father's Day is just around the corner! The forecast for the coming week and indeed the big day on Sunday is beautifully warm - hooray for an early summer, shorts and flip-flops at the ready! Back to [...]

Whilst it’s cold and grey on this June day, I’m thinking ahead to warmer times ahead and balmy evenings. All ideas for the home or garden come from a colour, texture, image, pattern or perhaps a memory. My thought process for when imagining what I wanted my garden space to [...]