I just love when I find a recipe for cookies that is always successful, easy, a favourite with (almost) everyone, but above everything else – delicious. In this Rachel Allen recipe book the Double Chocolate Chip cookies is exactly that. An absolute gem. A firm favourite. She might not be writing recipe books anymore but […]
We have been living with this kitchen for almost 19 years. It is a wonderful spacious kitchen and what it lacks in cupboards it makes up for in space. Over the years we’ve changed a few things in the kitchen. This included a new worktop, the handles on the cupboard doors, painting, a new sink, […]
This blog happened so much later than I anticipated when I started the mood board-series. Because life happened. So, before I show you my final design, just a few pointers. The mood board and final design in this case only shows what I specifically wanted to change in the living room. You can […]
With your mood board done, you have narrowed down your most favourable ideas. Remember you’ve done your research, went through all the possibilities and ideas and created a look for your space that you are happy with. On your mood board, you probably have a selection of colours for the walls. It is time […]
Sometimes when you are looking for an idea to upgrade a space, it is easy to feel totally overwhelmed by the different images you get when browsing Interior Design websites, blogs, social media, or even looking through home magazines and newspapers. And that doesn’t even include visiting furniture or homeware shops where there is just […]
You know that lovely feeling when you can find things. Documents, warrants, recipes, a winter coat, even paint brushes? When you feel in charge of your home because of how organised it is? Unfortunately, our homes and lives are not always that organised because …. well, because life happens. But it is never too late […]
Today is the start of a weekend, so why not try this sweet, chocolaty, simple and understated yogurt cake? In my kitchen I have a shelf housing my recipe books. Then I have a box with loose recipes, handwritten recipes, recipes torn out of magazines and newspapers, copied recipes … a wonderful and very […]
One piece of furniture in the domestic household that has surely been designed and developed more than any other furniture is the CHAIR. Since ancient times where stools were the first type of chair, this piece of furniture has caught the imagination of designer and artist alike to create masterpieces. While I was studying for […]