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OUR LATEST FAVOURITE COUNTRY HOTELS

Here are some of the country hotels that have been catching our eye lately. First up is the Double Red Duke (what a great name) which is a 16th century ...














HOW TO: DIY HOME SPA

Ok, it’s January. It’s cold, dark and a tiny bit dismal. Now I don’t know about you but I’m going to use this dank and dreary time to invest in myself. ...














THE BENEFITS OF PUTTING DOWN ROOTS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

If you're thinking about relocating, whether permanently or just a holiday home, the countryside has something to offer everyone. From clean air to fres...














CRUMBLE SEASON

Oh how I love this season! Deliciously comforting fruit with a thick indulgent layer of crumble on top. Perfect for refueling after a long autumn walk i...














FARMHOUSE RENOVATION / PROVENCE

Farmhouses are full of gorgeous features but can sometimes be a bit bland. When the owners of this Provencal farmhouse wanted to renovate, they called i...














BEETROOT & BEEF STEW

It’s time to dust off your casserole dishes and grab your ingredients.  Nourishing and hearty stew season is here. Casseroles, stews and one pot wonders...














UNIQUE HOMESTAYS / VERTE DEVON

Oh, we do love trawling through Unique Homestays' beautiful website. Today we found Verte, a glorious and glorified 'treehouse'n Chevithorne, Devon. 














MY TOP 3 AUTUMN PANTRY STAPLES

My pantry really is my best friend and I’m not kidding. Without a pantry full of easy reachable wholefoods I think I would fall off the healthy bandwago...














THE GREEN REVOLUTION VERSUS PERIOD HOMES

Old houses are not known for their energy efficiency and the irony of most grants aimed at improving thermal regulation and carbon emissions in resident...














SUMMER MY SUMMER

The dust, unlifted, lies as first it lay. When on his dewy path came up the day; The spider-web stirs not; on seas of air, The thistle-ship, becalmed, r...














HEALTHY SUMMER LOLLIPOP

The summer is in full force and it’s getting rather warm! The best way to combat the heat? With a lollipop in hand. I first created these lollipops as a...














BRINGING THE OUTSIDE INDOORS

Biophilic design is now a well-defined concept in the construction industry and is incorporated into all types of new properties, both commercial and re...














LEMON CHICKEN TRAY BAKE

Simplicity is a life lesson we all need to learn in my opinion. Unfortunately, I learnt the hard way a  few years ago, when I was on my journey to heal ...














HOW TO EASE INTO SUMMER FROM SPRING

I don’t know about you, but the seasons are galloping by this year. The last few months have been very busy over here @theradiantnutritionist. Within th...














GARA ROCK / SALCOMBE, DEVON

Gara Rock in Salcombe, Devon has a rich and interesting history - formerly the temporary Rickham Coastguard Station and Lookout, it was first made into ...














THE MODERN HOUSE / ABBEY ROAD

On Abbey Road (overlooking the iconic Beatles' pedestrian crossing) in London's St John's Wood, is this fabulous 5 bedroom apartment for sale on The Mod...














ALL THE GREENS PESTO & PAK CHOI

Spring is the season of leafy greens. These chlorophyll rich and alkalizing veggies are nutrient dense, one of nature's best superfoods and the perfect ...














SPRING HAS SPRUNG

The fields are snowbound no longer; There are little blue lakes and flags of tenderest green. The snow has been caught up into the sky-- So many white c...














WELLNESS IN WINTER

Winter is a time for rest, to go with nature rather than against…Let your resolutions wait. There is nothing more overwhelming than all the diet culture...














INIGO / EAGLE HOUSE

Another website we frequent for gorgeous interiors and architectural inspiration, is Inigo the estate agents (sister company of The Modern House) for pe...














WINTERY WANDERINGS

The holly bush, a sober lump of green, Shines through the leafless shrubs all brown and grey, And smiles at winter be it eer so keen, With all the leafy...














JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP & PORK AND APPLE CASSEROLE

This really is like a hug in a bowl. Jerusalem Artichokes, with their white flesh provide a wonderful, sweet, nutty taste that has a hint of smokiness. ...














UNIQUE HOMESTAYS / ANTHOLOGY FARM CHELTENHAM

Every time we visit Unique Homestays' website, we are always rewarded with a wealth of interiors inspiration. Today it's the amazing Anthology Farm in C...














AVOCADO CAKE

Avocado in a cake? YES, this is such a super moist and delicious cake. Perfect to bake over the winter months. I first baked this cake as my boys point ...














UNIQUE HOMESTAYS / THE AVIARY GLOUCESTERSHIRE

We also found this treasure on Unique Homestays - The Aviary in Moreton-in-Marsh, Goucestershire. What a masterclass in blending the 17th century farmho...














THE ROUGH HOUSE / THE NETHERLANDS

Be still our beating hearts - this renovated farmhouse in the countryside of Limburg, the Netherlands, is the perfect combination of modern and rustic. ...














5 HACKS TO SURVIVING THE FESTIVE SEASON

It’s Christmas time! Time to be merry and bright. A time for giving and receiving presents and snuggling up with Christmas films. Eating all the mince p...














WINTER'S EARLY ARRIVAL

The wonderful snow is falling. Over river and woodland and wold; The trees bear spectral blossom. In the moonshine blurr'd and cold.














HAPPY SPICE-FUELLED GINGERBREAD MEN

Baking is a weekly occurrence in my home. Creating a weekly after school snack for all to enjoy. These super cute gingerbread men are packed full of war...














A GUIDE TO HOW ROOMS HAVE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS IN COUNTRY HOUSES

The alteration in country houses through the centuries reflects many factors and influences including a change from a predominantly rural to an industri...














ASIAN CHICKEN TRAYBAKE & ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Who loves a traybake? Traybakes are every busy person's best friend. They are an absolute  joy for midweek meals. Simply throw everything together into ...














HOW CAN SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY APPLY TO INTERIORS?

Sustainability is everywhere, on every agenda and impacts almost every aspect of our lives including most of the decisions we make even on a daily basis...














AUTUMN'S ADVANCE

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless. With fruit the vines that ro...














UNIQUE HOMESTAYS / ELLESMERA MILL DEVON

Ellesmera Mill in Dartmouth Devon, on Unique Homestays seems to be perfection both as a comfortable holiday retreat and as a stylish, well-thought-out h...














20th CENTURY ARCHITECTURE: FROM ART DECO TO ECO

The 20th century was an interesting period of architecture especially compared to the 19th century when industrialisation and the movement of people int...














A WHISTLE-STOP TOUR OF PERIOD ARCHITECTURE IN ENGLAND

England is fortunate to enjoy some of the finest examples of period architecture prompted by a long history and protected by a listings system and a har...














BLACKBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT MUFFINS

I think these muffins need little introduction. They are as good as they sound! Blackberries are everywhere at this time of the year and this is one of ...














MODERN RUSTIC FARMHOUSE

We love the modern rustic vibe and refined colour palette of this Tennessee farmhouse. Its such a rustic beauty but with lots of bold industrial touches...














SHOULD WE BE EATING ORGANIC?

September brings with it the ever popular #organicseptember. Showcasing all things organic and educating us on the hows and whys of consuming organic pr...














END OF SUMMER

SUMMER is fading; the broad leaves that grew. So freshly green, when June was young, are falling; And, all the whisper-haunted forest through, The restl...














RURAL FARMHOUSE / IBIZA

This beautiful farmhouse in Ibiza, designed by Joanna Plant Interiors and featured in House & Garden is an artful blend of traditional architecture,...














ONE WHITE STREET RESTAURANT / NEW YORK

Opening today in a Tribeca townhouse in downtown New York City is this delicious new restaurant by Chef Austin Johnson and Master Sommelier Dustin Wilso...














CACAO & BEETROOT CAKE

One of my favourite things to do is add raw veggies to cakes. This cake is utterly delicious and seriously moist. It houses some super nutritious ingred...














APARTMENT THAT BLENDS OLD AND NEW / PARIS

Following our post on merging old and new interiors successfully, we started thinking about inspiration from other countries. We realised that the Frenc...














TWO WAYS WITH COURGETTE FLOWERS

If you are anything like me you may be slightly obsessed with just how beautiful courgette flowers are. Here are two simple ways to enjoy and showcase t...














DEAR DIARY / MUSINGS OF AN INTERIOR CLIENT / MOOD BOARDS PT. 2

Musings No. 2 - Finally, on the subject of mood boards... In many aspects of life I can’t claim to be a supremely practical person. There’s a degree of...














PEACH RICOTTA TOAST

Peach season is here! This toast is one of my all time favourite ways to enjoy a juicy ripe peach. The combination of the creamy ricotta against the swe...














DONNA AIR'S BARN CONVERSION / COTSWOLDS

With the help of Oka and Javelin Block, Donna Air has transformed a derelict tractor showroom in the countryside of the Cotswolds, into a sumptuous home...














HOLIDAY HOUSE / MAJORCA

We may not be able to go on holiday so easily this year, but we can still be inspired by beautiful holiday locations. And take lots of queues from their...














SAUTÉED SCALLOPS & SWISS CHARD

This dish is simplicity at its best.  Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse.  It’s an excellent source of vitamin K, A, C as well as magnesium, potass...














FROM SOURCE TO WALL: THE ART JOURNEY OF ATELIER BLEU

Atelier Bleu: the story behind the pictures. In my former life I was a scientist and a caterer, working in London, Paris, and Saudi Arabia. My partner, ...














PENSONS RESTAURANT / WORCESTERSHIRE

We're taking inspiration from Pensons at the Netherwood Estate for it's amazing natural vibes. Embracing organic textures - waving, warms woods and expo...














SEASONAL LIVING THIS SUMMER

Saying that life is busy is somewhat of an understatement for many of us. If hearing this statement rings true for you then seasonal living could provid...














ASHTON KUTCHER & MILA KUNIS' ECO FARMHOUSE / CALIFORNIA

Five years in the making, and was it ever worth the wait! Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have created their dream home by building something new but with...














DEAR DIARY / MUSINGS OF AN INTERIOR CLIENT / MOOD BOARDS PT. 1

Musings No. 1 - On the subject of mood boards, but first... It’s hard to write about mood boards without confessing to our first -failed- attempt to re...














SMOOTHIE BOWL

Summer is the time for smoothie bowls. Think of a smoothie bowl as a step up from a regular smoothie. They are much thicker and more luxurious. Just lik...














MARSH HILL HOUSE / SUFFOLK

In Aldeburgh, Suffolk, on top of Marsh Hill, sits a new build that has embraced all of the surrounding landscape and combines it with colour and flair t...














POMEGRANATE SALAD DRESSING

Salad season is well and truly here. Instead of buying a ready made dressing from the shops why not make your own healthful dressing at home. This pomeg...














CREATIVE WAYS WITH PAINT

As you know, we are always on the hunt for inspirational ideas and techniques. This week, our focus is on paint - you might not always have big budgets ...














MERRICKS GUEST HOUSE / AUSTRALIA

Originally designed by Eckersley Garden Architecture, this timber-clad outbuilding in Victoria, Australia needed a re-design to turn it into a luxury gu...














SPINACH, TOMATO & GOAT'S CHEESE QUICHE

Now this quiche is rather different to the traditional buttery pastry quiche that you may have had before. It is made with a selection of nutrient dense...














CLINTON HILL / BROOKLYN

This low level duplex townhouse in Brooklyn, NY, for a family of three by vonDalwig Architecture, is ticking all of our boxes - period architecture mixe...














HOW COLOUR IS AFFECTED BY LIGHT

When choosing colours and schemes for your rooms, it is well worth first ascertaining which direction your room faces as the light can make a huge diffe...














CARRIAGE HOUSE / SOUTH CAROLINA

Transformed by Manhattan design studio, Workstead, this carriage house in Charleston, South Carolina is a celebration of bespoke joinery. This two-floor...














HOW TO / SOURCE ART

Outside of the world of art and interiors, the idea around ‘Art’ can be quite an intimidating subject. There is often a preconceived notion that in orde...














WATCH HILL HOUSE / RHODE ISLAND

Studio Giancarlo Valle created a beautiful family home in a New England mansion overlooking the ocean on Rhode Island, showcasing their distinctive to g...














THE HOUSE THAT PINTEREST BUILT / DIANE KEATON

We have to admit to being Pinterest addicts, checking the app several times a day for random inspiration, not just for specific research. And why not? T...














HOTEL MONTEVERDI / TUSCANY ITALY

Travel with us to the stunning Hotel Monteverdi in Tuscany. Located in the heart of Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Hotel Monteverdi encompasses four build...














WATERCRESS ROASTED LAMB

This dish screams spring. The combination of watercress and lamb is simply divine. Watercress is one of spring's best natural superfoods. It is incredib...














THYME / COTSWOLDS

Thyme in the Cotswolds call themselves 'a village within a village', and it's not difficult to see why. They offer an impressive collection of places to...














HONEY ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS

This side dish is a delicious way to enjoy your carrots. This side is full of superb antioxidants such as Beta-carotene and Anthocyanin thanks to the be...














EASTER PARK FARM STUDIO BY RICHARD PARR ASSOCIATES

As more city-centre offices close after the Covid-19 pandemic, and more small businesses look to local areas for office space, there will be a greater d...














HECKFIELD PLACE / HAMPSHIRE

Grade II listed Heckfield Place, is a hotel, restaurant and spa set in 400 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside in Heckfield, just north of Hartney Wi...














SAVOURY GREEN PANCAKES

Naturally vibrant and colourful green pancakes without any food colourings in sight. These green pancakes are super delicious and nutritious. They are a...














ARTIST RESIDENCE HOTELS / UK

Justin Salisbury was just 20 when his mother, who had just bought a guesthouse in Brighton, was injured in a bus accident...forcing him to quit universi...














HOVE HOUSE / BRIGHTON

Hove House in Hove near Brighton, Sussex is a celebration of light, structure and minimalism. The large open-plan family space, designed by Turner Works...














OUR FAVOURITE COUNTRY HOTEL GETAWAYS

With the end of lockdown and more people searching for countryside getaways, we thought we'd do a little post on our favourite design country hotels. As...














NEUEHOUSE CO-WORKING SPACE / LOS ANGELES

The Bradbury Building, with its crisscrossing walkways, marble stairs and ornate ironwork is a beautiful 5 storey office building in downtown Los Angele...














HEALTHY HABITS TO CULTIVATE THIS SPRING

It's spring time! With this seasonal shift brings fresh energy and renewal. Spring is the perfect time to take stock of your routines, make alterations ...














HOW TO / MERGE OLD AND NEW INTERIORS

One of our current projects is for clients who are renovating and extending their 17th century Grade 2 listed farmhouse. While the extension is sympathe...














WHERE TO LIVE / CAMBRIDGE

Even for people who live in Cambridge, it is hard to downplay the pure magic of the Cambridge colleges which form the most amazing architectural backdro...














WHERE TO LIVE / REIGATE, SURREY

Situated just 19 miles south of central London and home to some of the most picturesque landscapes in England, Reigate is the place to be. Packed to the...














WHERE TO LIVE / ALRESFORD

Alresford is a Georgian town of pure indulgence with the biggest challenge of the day working out the correct pronunciation – ‘Allsford’ is how the loca...














WHERE TO LIVE / HOVE, EAST SUSSEX

Known as Brighton’s quiet little sister, Hove has always been one of our favourite places to live. Because of its progressive and unique personality, th...