Over the past couple of weeks I've been sharing some inspiration for minimalist Christmas decorations and today I want to show you how I've dressed my own home. As always, I've kept things simple and natural, with a hint of festive magic. And, apart from a few candles and the tree, I haven't bought anything new . . .
The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide
For the past few years I've been sharing Christmas gift guides on Instagram, but this year I've decided to transfer them back to the blog. So, scroll down for my pick of beautiful, considered presents - all with a dash of timeless minimalist style and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers, who need our support more than ever . . .
21 of the best sofabeds with minimalist style
In today's multifunctional homes, a sofabed is often a vital piece of furniture - a way to squeeze an occasional guest bed into a living room, a home office or a kids' room, without taking up space that can be put to better use on a day-to-day basis. I'm now lucky enough to have a full spare bedroom, but that wasn't always the case and I've relied on them in the past. I even spent several months . . .
Home tour | A contemporary farmhouse in rural Suffolk
The homes I feature on this blog all tend to be fairly minimalist in style, but I try to cover a range of different property types, sizes and locations. Last month I shared a small period apartment in the centre of Stockholm; today it's the turn of a sleek new-build house on a working farm in the English county of Suffolk. The house was originally designed by Norm Architects in 2017 . . .
The best scented candles for Christmas & winter
Winter is almost here and Christmas won't be far behind, so it's time for my annual round-up of the best seasonal scented candles, updated for 2023 to include new discoveries alongside some old favourites. Below are spicy scents inspired by mulled wine and baking, fresh green scents that evoke fir trees and frozen forests, and deep sophisticated scents . . .
The Edit | Nature-inspired Christmas decorations
Now that November is here, I'm beginning to think about Christmas. Although I don't generally put up any decorations in my own home until December, I'll be using the next few weeks to plan what I'm going to do, gather together the things I need and start embracing the magic of the season. As is often the case, I'll be drawing inspiration from nature . . .
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