Author: Miranda Watchorn

Last week saw us visit the beautiful Cotswold home of Izzi and Ed Stainton, who have recently finished renovating their large open-plan kitchen. We asked them … Read More

Autumn provides a great opportunity to add some seasonal touches and a warming glow to see us through until December, when it’s time to decorate for … Read More

I’ve always been quite enchanted by shadows: images created on walls by quirky shadow-puppets; the patterns cast by leaves or trees on the ground; moody imagery … Read More

In the second, and final, part of our series on decorating your outdoors, we show you four completely different looks which will hopefully provide you with … Read More

When it comes to the design and decoration of your outdoor space, there are different approaches that you could take. You could think of the your … Read More

Space is something most of us admit to wanting more of, with the desire for greater room often cited as a reason for moving house. Back … Read More

Fashion is flirting with fringing at the moment, with these swishy edgings appearing on everything from jewellery and bags to many styles of clothing. It provides … Read More

In a recent edition of our weekly newsletter, The Thread, we featured RAW Workshop, an Oxfordshire-based initiative that provides employment and support for individuals who face … Read More

With a week to go until Easter Sunday, there’s still time to find that perfect treat. Here we share some of the most delightful chocolate eggs … Read More

If, like me, you enjoy decorating spaces for a special occasion then, to my mind, Easter comes only second to Christmas when it comes to sourcing … Read More

Whether you define your style as pared back and contemporary, vintage and bohemian, or classically French, rattan is a material which most certainly deserves your attention. Rattan … Read More

Readers of our weekly newsletter, The Thread, may remember us recently mentioning the Made by Hand fair, which, for the first time in the event’s history, … Read More

As a stylist I am always on the lookout for items that are characterful and distinctive – pieces that will add that special touch to a … Read More

The addition of dark neutrals and charcoal immediately makes green feel contemporary and bold. Additionally, using such a limited palette makes this an easy look to … Read More

Continuing our series on using green with other colours, in this feature I’m going to show you how green can be combined with blue to brilliant … Read More

As a lover of green, I have always appreciated its versatility as a colour: in its palest forms it can provide a tranquil backdrop in a … Read More

Panelled walls can be seen anywhere, from film and television sets to historical houses, pubs, restaurants and, of course, domestic interiors. To discover the history of … Read More

I first came across Willow & Stone, a Cornish-based homewares company, a number of years ago whilst I was working on-staff at an interiors magazine.  Since … Read More

I wanted to show you two ways to dress up a simple pressed-glass cake stand to create a stunning centrepiece for your Christmas table. These cake … Read More

As well as providing a place for Father Christmas to leave small gifts, stockings and sacks also add an instantly festive touch to fireplaces or bedposts. … Read More