There are six well known decorating and design modes: Romantic, Classic, Town and Country, Practical, Contemporary and Dramatic. Behaviours and personality seem to fit too. It’s style blending usually of […]

You know I love to find symbolism in the everyday. Here is a layer upon layer home message celebrating clarity, light and self. Glass it up. Enjoy the diversity, the […]

It’s the time of the year when simple and pure acts of gratitude are appropriate. Experience the joy of a truly glad heart. Hints come from time to time reminding […]

This isn’t easy, although easily spoken of. Each step involves definite decisions and thoughtful, regular practice despite distractions. Naturally, practising leads to concentrated and secretive smiling. Cook with love. You […]

Occasionally I find myself reaching deep into cupboards and rediscovering treasures. Memory, significance and nostalgia float in those moments. And I often then make the decision to give each piece […]

I like garden musings too. Garden and nourish your soul. It’s a continuous monitoring and maintenance program for spirited adventurers. Pruning will create more openness and the extra light discourage […]

I’m particularly fond of five of our shoulder-sitting friends. All are crucial for a happy and “home at last” life, yet again and again I especially appreciate Courage. Home life […]

We can’t get past basic neutrals in room decorating, and why should we? They are the fundamental colours of nature, firmly grounding our decorative senses to become background or in […]

Give and take is every relationship’s keystone. Speak to your shoulder-sitting friend Honour, when firm ground seems more like quicksand Learning to live with others’ tastes develops exceptional relationship and […]

I’ve found myself more and more exploring the magic of metaphor to express ideas, movement and emotions within my home. The result is a quirky, humorous but sacred treasure trail […]