In the same hour this morning I both got mad and felt sad, and it struck me that 'unaffordability' was at the heart of both issues. In these times of austerity, lots of changes are being made and far too many of them can never be unmade. I'm not talking about things like closing swimming... Continue Reading →
On the avenue where I lived as a child, everyone knew everyone. We knew every neighbour, the kids, the parents, the grandparents, what car they drove, what school they went to, where they worked, when they were likely to be in or out, even what day they liked their chippy tea. No-one could sit on... Continue Reading →
We're at that point in the cycle of the property world when, to be blunt, many large portfolio landlords are either knackered, too old or on their last legs and are looking to pass on their long managed and barely mortgaged property mountains to younger, energetic, enthusiastic sons and daughters. Or not, as the case... Continue Reading →
The increasingly popular restaurant trend to mark the changing months and celebrate seasonal food, thus encouraging us shoppers to buy & cook seasonal food at home, gets top marks in my book. There's some thing very comforting about the transition into Autumn, as the nights get darker, the meals get heartier, richer flavours and warmer... Continue Reading →
After hearing all the buzz on Twitter about US interiors store west elm, due to open in London in December, I thought I'd have a little pre-visit mooch around their site to find my must-sees before the grand opening. I liked it. Lots of beautiful imagery, stylish designs, some great higher ticket items as well... Continue Reading →
Granted, it's been a while coming, but the little stepped front garden we've been working on is finally finished (apart from wall tops, fencing, more planting and a gate!). I've blamed the Manchester weather for the delay but in truth it was mostly that thing called 'life' getting in the way. The garden was perfectly adequate... Continue Reading →
Big congrats to organisers Rachael & Victoria and to all the talented exhibitors at the very first Independent Interiors Show in Manchester yesterday for a very enjoyable and, according to visitors & designer-makers alike, a very successful day. It takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make something like this happen and I was delighted... Continue Reading →
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