Journal

Notes on sourcing, design thinking and the quiet details that make a home feel right.

How to Make Space for Yourself in a Full House

A room of one's own is a luxury few of us have. But a corner, a chair, a shelf, a ritual, all of these can be carved out of a shared house with intention.

12 July 2026

All Articles

Home & Wellbeing

Decluttering Your House and Your Digital Space

The clutter on your kitchen counter and the clutter on your phone are the same problem. A considered approach to editing both, and why the two are inseparable.

JUL 2026

Sourcing Guide

Sourcing Antique Lighting: A Buyer's Guide

A practical guide to sourcing antique lighting, covering the pieces worth seeking out, what to check before buying and the rewiring questions that decide whether a fixture is usable.

JUN 2026

Design Guide

Colour Drenching: A Considered Guide

Colour drenching, the practice of painting walls, ceiling, trim and joinery in a single shade. A considered guide to paint choices, finish strategy and the rooms where it works best.

JUN 2026

Sourcing Guide

Shipping Vintage Furniture Across Europe: A Logistics Guide

A practical guide to moving vintage furniture across Europe and beyond, from measuring and groupage to customs, VAT and the questions to ask before you commit to a piece.

JUN 2026

Sourcing Guide

French Flea Markets: A Sourcing Guide

A practical guide to sourcing at French flea markets, from the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen to weekend brocantes and vide-greniers across the provinces.

JUN 2026

Founder's Notes

What I Look for When I Walk Into a Room

After thirteen years of assessing products for a living and then turning that same eye on interiors, the way I see a room is no longer something I can switch off. It is automatic.

Journal

How to Make Space for Yourself in a Full House

Decluttering Your House and Your Digital Space

Sourcing Antique Lighting: A Buyer's Guide

Colour Drenching: A Considered Guide

Shipping Vintage Furniture Across Europe: A Logistics Guide

French Flea Markets: A Sourcing Guide

What I Look for When I Walk Into a Room

Tiles: Zellige, Encaustic and Everything in Between

The Kitchen Edit: How to Source a Kitchen That Actually Works

Why My Previous Life as a Fashion Buyer Shaped How I Create Interiors

Where Your Money Actually Goes: A Realistic Renovation Budget

House Burping: The Old-World Habit Your Home Needs

Designing a Home You Both Love (When You Have Different Tastes)

The Sixth Wall: Why Painted Floors Are Having a Moment

The Joy of Living with Less, But Better

Where to Buy Vintage and Antique Furniture Online

Dust, Disruption and Dining Out: What Living Through a Renovation Is Really Like

Warm Neutrals, Cool Greys: The Colours That Really Work in Northern Light

Fireplaces, Woodwork and Mouldings: Bringing Back Lost Architectural Details

How to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger

How to Choose the Right Sofa

How to Style Open Shelving

How to Hang Art: A Guide to Gallery Walls and Beyond

What Does It All Mean? A Guide to Interior Design Trends and Terminology

Renovating as an Expat in Europe: A Practical Guide to Systems, Costs and Regulations

How to Find and Brief Good Tradespeople

Making a House Feel Like Home When You Are Far From Home

What Does a Renovation Actually Cost? A Realistic Breakdown

Living Well in a Small Space

Curtains, Blinds and Soft Furnishings: The Fabric Layer

Stone in the Home: Choosing Materials That Work Hard and Look Beautiful

Not Everything Needs to Be Perfect: Designing for Real Life, Not a Showroom

Scandinavian Design: Philosophy, Palette and the Pieces That Endure

The Case for Built-In Storage: When, Where and How

Planning Your Plumbing: What to Consider Before You Start

The Power of Finishing Touches: How to Elevate a Room with Styling

How to Plan Your Layout with Purpose

Small Changes, Big Difference: Quick Styling Wins for Every Room

How to Choose Paint Colours That Work

Room-by-Room: What to Restore vs. Replace in a Period Home

The Art of Layered Lighting

First Impressions: How to Style an Entrance That Sets the Tone

How a Period Home Renovation Sparked a New Chapter

Working with Heritage Craftspeople: Finding Specialists for Period Homes

A Sourcing Guide for Characterful Homes: What to Know Before You Buy

Mixing Old and New: How to Create a Home with Layers

What a One-Hour Design Consultation Can Really Do

The Epoch Edit