The alternative guide to relaxing at home
Shaker Maker
Shaker kitchens have been popular for decades, and there’s a very good reason why. The chameleon of ...
Kirsty & her vegetable garden
How does your garden grow? In the question of Kirsty’s, plentifully and seasonally thanks to the ext...
A brief history of kitchens
The kitchen is the heart of the home, true? Well, not always, as a quick romp through the changing f...
Pairing patterns with plains
Pattern. For some, it’s a thrilling world to dive into and unleash on their homes. For others, the v...
Kitchens through time – part two
Continuing on from our first article, where we looked at kitchens in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardi...
Hotel interiors to inspire your own schemes
Whether you’re on the cusp of decorating or are the sort to see a scheme and bank its look for a fut...
Kitchens through time – part one
Creating a kitchen to suit the period of your home is easy if you follow a few basic principles. Rea...
Larder love
How to arrange your larder or food cupboards to look good and – more importantly – work well....
Re-new, reuse, re-love
Using the furniture and accessories that you already have – or giving a new home to an antique, vint...
Rhubarb tarte tatin with vanilla yoghurt
Traditionally, winter recipes are a hearty affair. Made to comfort and cosset, stews and bakes aplen...
Recharge and renewal
It’s with some relief that we can dive straight into 2021, focusing on the positives and how we can ...
The joy of sitting in
Ways to rekindle the joy of an evening in, from the practical (choosing the perfect seat), to the fu...
Mince pie tart with oat and nut crumble
A twist on the classic mince pie, elevating it from festive snack to the status of dessert with the ...
Cardamom and maple mulled wine
Mulled wine is as essential to Christmas as mince pies – as much for the way the wine and spices, ge...
Winter pearl barley, wild mushroom and truffle arancini
With their hearty, risotto-like filling, crispy breadcrumb casing and couple of bites size, arancini...
A Christmas ‘old fashioned’ cocktail recipe
As cocktails go, an old fashioned is about as classic as they come. Simple to make and deliciously a...
Pollyanna & her Suffolk kitchen
A 19th-century former schoolhouse transformed into a family home…...
Ginger & pecan fruit cake
A lighter, gluten-free and less sugary Christmas cake alternative made with the festive flavours of ...
How to make your own lino-print Christmas cards
An easy step by step to creating your own homemade cards to send to friends and family this Christma...
The hardworking Christmas kitchen
With a little planning, your kitchen can be your biggest asset at Christmas....
Outside in: bringing winter’s greenery into your home
What’s in season now, how to style it in your home before and after Christmas, and when to choose li...
Christmas brunch: beetroot-cured smoked salmon with dill yoghurt and rye bread
A quieter Christmas means there’s more time to linger over each and every moment. And whether your m...
Christmas brunch: caramelised apple porridge with maple hazelnuts
The second in The Provenist’s trio of brunch recipes to elevate your Christmas morning fare: a comfo...
Christmas brunch: poached eggs with cashew hollandaise, spinach and sourdough
The third in a trio of breakfast recipes created by the team at our café, The Provenist, to turn you...
Christmas in the country
After a decade in London, it’s Christmas in the country for journalist Jo Rodgers and her family thi...
The gift of flowers
This year, a present in the post is a much more likely turn of events, and what’s more of a welcome ...
Bringing Christmas into the kitchen
Think beyond the purely practical in your kitchen this Christmas, with our tips on making the heart ...
All wrapped up - our home gift guide
Taking the time to find just the right gift for each person on your list is one of the most joyful p...
Skye McAlpine’s Pistachio Panettone cake
Food writer Skye McAlpine shares a recipe for Christmas Eve from her latest book, ‘A Table for Frien...
A Venetian Christmas Eve
Food writer Skye McAlpine shares her family traditions and favourite festive treats as she prepares ...
Emily & her Chichester kitchen
Tucked away in the New Forest is a modern take on our classic kitchen collection, Chichester....
A stocking filled with fun
A tongue in cheek approach to putting together a grown-up Christmas stocking that’ll bring out their...
The art of elevated gifting
Five gift parcels that’ll elevate a humble present into something oh so thoughtful this Christmas....
Flower pressing creations
In our last journal post – ‘Autumnal flower pressing’ – Izzi Hudson, founder of florist, Flower and ...
An al fresco Christmas
As we ponder how our Christmas celebrations might evolve this year, this is the opportunity to think...
Deck the hall
Five ways to create a cheerful and uplifting welcome in your hallway this winter (even if it’s just ...
A slow Christmas
Journalist and author India Knight reflects on the positives of taking it easy this festive season....
Autumnal flower pressing
Izzi Hudson, founder of florist, Flower and Press, gives us a step-by-step guide on flower pressing ...
Decorating your bedroom for winter
When it comes to decorating your home’s bedrooms come winter, it’s very often only children’s spaces...
A late autumn walk
Our suggestions for discovering your local patch this month by getting out for a walk – including tr...