look book

hallway

Oh to have a hallway I could tile.

Image via Red Online

walking

Every day I try and walk for an hour across the fields near our house in the Oxfordshire countryside. I did it initially to get fit, but now I do it because, without fail, I see something interesting and I always come back with an idea.

bicycle stove

Saw this by Florike Martens in Selfridges the other day and thought it was neat. Part of their Dutch collaboration. Simply attach stove to your bicycle, stock up on local foods en route and you're on your way to the perfect picnic. So long as there are no hills.

pared-back style

Visiting mum in beautiful Malvern this weekend so will pop into my favourite shop, Baileys. Took these last time we went and hoping to have some more delicious cake in the new tabernacle tea room.

shake 'n bake

I just shamed myself by taking shop-bought cakes to Ruby's school for their Red Nose Day celebrations. Next time, I'm baking. Promise.

interesting chair

The changing room at Stella McCartney. Handbag mine. Chair Stella's.

kim ficaro

I've been researching stylists recently and came across Kim Ficaro. Her still lifes are breathtaking.

my vibe my life

Loving US designer Kelly Wearstler's punchy blog.

festive nibbles

These goats cheese and onion chutney croustades (as seen over at great family food blog Crumbs) are my signature canape (by which I mean I don't know how to make any other sort). They have been a firm family favourite at gatherings for years; sooo easy to make, delicious with a glass of champagne and the kids wolf them too. Try and use caramelised red onion chutney if you can - tastes even better.

natural history: the origin of style

I'm going to be helping out the lovely Sarah Lidwell-Durnin at e-boutique Natural History for the next few weeks. Please pay a visit and take a look at some of her gorgeous linens, homewares and accessories. Top of my wishlist are the laboratory vases (above), the beetle tea towels and a set of towels (so big and fluffy, amazing quality). You can also catch Sarah on her blog.