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Oast houses at Tillingham vineyard

My night at Tillingham vineyard

What’s not to love – wine, pizza and a night under the stars at Tillingham vineyard

Aqueduct at Segovia Parador holiday

One week in Spain

Last week we stayed in three very different Paradores while we explored the area around Madrid. I’ve had a few inquiries about the trip, prompted by my Insta feed, so I thought I would share the details

What’s on in September

Poke around some of London’s historic buildings, discover pioneering new designs with the Green Grads or spend a day at Capesthorne Hall. Here’s what’s on in September

gold bathroom at WOW!house

Inside the WOW!house

What can I say about WOW!house at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, other than wow!

Bedroom at Boys Hall

A night at Boys Hall

Occasionally I share details of a day out or night away that I think you might also enjoy. So here is my mini review of the very lovely Boys Hall in Kent

London craft week

What’s on in May

There are so many interesting events taking place in May you are going to be spoilt for choice

Bayt K Beirut The lebanese House

The Lebanese house at the V&A

There is always something new to discover at the V&A and I found this installation particularly moving in its exploration of the importance of architecture to our sense of place.

Arundel castle

My guide to Arundel

Have you got plans for the Easter weekend? I suggest a day out in the charming West Sussex town of Arundel – antique shops, well preserved architecture and a whopping great castle.

Sculpture from Collect fair

Collect fair, back at Somerset House

Collect, the international fair for contemporary craft and design returns to Somerset House this month

Thought provoking exhibitions

This week I visited the latest exhibitions at the Crafts Council and The Design Museum. Both are fascinating, both are political and both are really worth a look.