Bring some French romance to your bedroom

  French décor is one of the world’s most enduring styles, and head of the list is the bedroom or boudoir.     One of the most embraced and romantic is the country bedroom. From casual to chic, this style is often about soft feminine neutrals and pastels or the complete opposite, […]

Perfectly pretty paisley

  Paisley, once only popular as a bandana print, is tipped to be a top trend this summer.     The teardrop-shaped pattern has been a regular on fashion catwalks for decades, and now major textile producers and furniture manufacturers are also embracing paisley. You too can join the paisley parade whether […]

Rug up for winter

  Our bodies aren’t the only things we need to rug up this winter… our living spaces could also do with an injection of rugs, too. These floor coverings anchor a room and work hard to define and differentiate spaces in a home.     Rugs can be used to frame an […]

Working with murals

  Wall murals are an easy way to turn a plain wall into an artistic expression and also an art form that dates back to around 30,000BC.       Well-known ancient murals include paintings in the Chauvet cave in France, found in Egyptian tombs in 3150BC, Pompeii in 100BC-AD79 and Minoan […]

Baby, its cold outside: Total Food Equipment

  With the inevitable winter weather, it is safe to assume you’ll be spending a lot of time inside. Make those days less dreary by stopping into Total Food Equipment and adding a pop of colour to your kitchen. Owner Sandra McLay shares her new top picks instore.     This stunning […]

Creating lasting memories: Art By J Steel

Certain locations and buildings always hold a special place in our hearts. Artist Jonathan Steel captures those places and memories, beautifully, to be treasured for years.     “We form a particular emotional attachment to the family home. But the places we love can be just about anywhere… the location where we […]