Another visit to London has come to an end. I find that often you don’t have to make special plans. Just walking around (or cycling, faster and covers greater distances) […]
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GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w5/2023
February is around the corner. Happened rather quickly I reckon. Because time flies when you are having fun? Yep, must be it. Gardens and green spaces are still out there, […]
Read moreA winter’s day in a Sky Garden
A winter’s day in a Sky Garden. Doesn’t that sound just swell? All you have to do is to head to 20 Fenchurch Street in the City of London, join […]
Read moreScenes from the Decorative Fair
The Winter edition of the Decorative Fair 2023 is being held as we speak in Battersea Park, London. If you are after fine vintage/antique interior (and exterior) decor, a good […]
Read moreBook recommendations January 2023
If you are in pursuit of interesting indoor activities, how about reading? Perhaps about the gloriously stunning outdoors that will soon be available to rejoice in? Here are three green […]
Read morePlant of the week – Fargesia murielae
If you like the look of modern then plant of the week – Fargesia murielae might be what you are after. The elegant lanceolate-shaped evergreen leaves provide style all year […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w4/2023
From public art to domestic garden bliss chillaxing in a fine hammock. Flaneuring in a fancy winter garden or enjoying the view of a bespoke porcelain light taking inspiration from […]
Read moreA touch of modern – from the archive
Another grey and not-so-nice day outside. But never mind. There are ‘a touch of modern – from the archive’ photos to check out and appreciate. Reminds me of all the […]
Read moreFashion florals – w3/2023
If you can’t indulge in the blooms outside, how about working them on your casual/workout wear? Rather splendid idea if you ask me. Here are fashion florals – w3/2023 that […]
Read moreKeeping the green space simple
Somewhere in Sweden there’s a farm. It belongs to relations of mine. The land was once used for practical purposes, such as growing potatoes and other eatables. Not so anymore. […]
Read morePlant of the week – Yucca filamentosa
It grabs your attention immediately. Plant of the week – Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ truly stands out in Scandinavian winter. It’s loud with green/yellow sword-shaped foliage. How can this exotic […]
Read moreAdvice on houseplants and decor
Buying and decorating with houseplants is not as easy as it seems. A nearby garden centre is currently promoting a sale – 50-70% off all houseplants!? Blimey, that is tempting. […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w3/2023
The picks for the GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w3/2023 ranges from wallpaper to spas to fabulous historical inspiration. GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w3/2023
Read moreGardens are such joy to visit
Horizontal rain, winds trying to rip the place apart. There’s a hostile environment out there. Such a good opportunity to take stock and appreciate all the wonderful garden moments I’ve […]
Read moreRavello – what a sight for sore eyes
Ravello – what a sight for sore eyes. Hovering 350 m above the Amalfi coastline with incredible views of the blue Mediterranean, this town has attracted artist, writers and musicians […]
Read moreTeste di Moro vases – WOW.
I came across them a few years ago in Málaga, Spain. And I keep seeing them there whenever I go. But Teste di Moro vases (decor) originates from Caltagirone, Sicily, […]
Read morePlant of the week – Viburnum betulifolium
Not only blooms are attractive in plants. So are berries, especially if they are showing themselves from their best side in winter. In northern European latitudes, plant of the week […]
Read moreThe ‘iron age” of cast iron furniture – a history
There I am, seated comfortably in cast iron furniture. As classic as they come, decorated with fern fronds and all. How appropriate they can be found in a palm house […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w2/2023
The GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w2/2023 flows from brutalism, funky carpentry, aluminium garden accessories, coloured glass to the one and only Roberto Burle Marx. Let’s go and check things out. GardenRoomStyle […]
Read morePhotographs I took in Parc de la Ciutadella
Grey and dark. Is the current reality seen through my windows. Makes you want to hibernate. Alternatively getting lost in reminiscing about sunnier days (even though I’ve just been to […]
Read moreStamp of future heritage
The Elle Decor (UK) January, 2023 issue revolves around the concept of ‘future heritage’. Referring to design that either link to the past in a contemporary way, look far into […]
Read morePlant of the week – Euonymus fortunei
Plant of the week – Euonymus fortunei needs to be further specified. I’m here referring to ‘Emerald ’n Gaiety’, which flaunts very elegant, small eucalyptus coloured evergreen leaves with a […]
Read moreBotanical legacy known as Parque de Málaga
Sometimes it’s a struggle to see the forest for all the trees. That said, I’m drawing parallels with the botanical legacy known as Parque de Málaga. Situated in that very […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w1/2023
This year’s first GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w1/2023 has arrived on the scene. It provides for some indoor garden inspiration, the outdoors is currently conducive for that. From banana plants, to […]
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