Aside from the fact that it has what is quite possibly the best name ever, there are plenty of reasons to check out this lovely online vintage shop: Firstly, it sells a range of vintage and secondhand homeware, from enamel coffee pots to retro bedspreads and the jelly moulds of the title. Vintage clothing is [...]

I’m a big fan of candles of all shapes and sizes, but when it comes to setting the scene for a romantic dinner, relaxing evening or atmospheric party, I really think nothing beats a good set of tealights. Paul and I even lit our wedding with pretty tealight holders from Cox and Cox (we had [...]

I’ve just been having a quick browse of LemonLu (a retail site which I discovered a while back and which is well worth keeping on your radar if you like design from around the world), where I came across these wonderful Korean notebooks. I can’t quite decide what it is that I love about them, [...]

I’ve held off writing about these for a while, mostly because Paul gave me one for Christmas and I always feel bad looking up presents online. I needn’t have worried, though, as the home fragrances section of the Ladurée website doesn’t seem to have any prices on it – so I’m off the hook on [...]

I’m a great believer in mismatched decor, from covering the shelves in my dining room with an assortment of knick-knacks to using containers I had in the house for the flowers at my wedding. So when Patricia Hall got in touch to share some shabby chic inspired floral styling ideas with the readers of Edible [...]

We’re renovating our bathroom at the moment. When I say we, I mean Paul (or the master plasterer, as he’s now known). I’ve taken more of a supervisory role, although I expect I shall roll up my sleeves and get busy when it comes to painting. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to go for – [...]

Just a quick post, as we’ve rechristened Saturday ‘DIY day’ and therefore after a mammoth trip to Homebase have quite a lot to be cracking on with. We (which here means Paul) are putting up new blinds, fixing the hand held shower head to the wall, putting up a shower curtain rail and making a [...]

I’m a sucker for a peacock motif. I also love anything Parisian inspired, and I have a special place in my heart for lavender sachets, which make wonderful presents. It’s therefore no surprise that I am smitten by this handmade, vintage-inspired sachet from Folksy shop Armadillo Creations. Who knew that armadillos were so talented? Filled [...]

As I was trotting down Oxford Street yesterday on the way to get lash extensions (which are fab, by the way – watch out for a post on them soon) I was stopped in my tracks by a pair of cushions. No, not shoes, not a bag – cushions. I’ve clearly either just got very [...]

I’ve been at the Decopatch again, and I’m not ashamed. (Well, it’s not as bad as saying ‘I’ve been at the whiskey again’, is it? Which reminds me of my recent trip to the doctors. My GP was going through all the standard questions: GP: Do you drink? Me: Hardly ever. GP: Do you smoke? [...]