In the larder: our spring staples
A well-stocked larder is the secret to kitchen calmness. When a delicious and nutritious meal can al...
In praise of green spaces by Elizabeth Metcalfe
‘I am extremely happy walking on the downs...I like to have space to spread my mind out in.’...
Novels and their interiors
Escape into the world of literary interiors with Elizabeth Metcalfe – deputy features editor at Hous...
The power of sound
What constitutes the perfect home sound system? We asked Greg McAllister, sound experience manager a...
The joy of the bath tub
Elizabeth Metcalf shares why to her, and so many others, taking a bath is a time for both rest and i...
An alternative guide to relaxing at home
We all know that gardening, baking, practising yoga and taking a bath are ways to relax and unwind w...
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...
Recharge and renewal
It’s with some relief that we can dive straight into 2021, focusing on the positives and how we can ...
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 ...
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...
A Venetian Christmas Eve
Food writer Skye McAlpine shares her family traditions and favourite festive treats as she prepares ...
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 ...
Autumnal flower pressing
Izzi Hudson, founder of florist, Flower and Press, gives us a step-by-step guide on flower pressing ...
A late autumn walk
Our suggestions for discovering your local patch this month by getting out for a walk – including tr...
Biophilia and connecting to nature
Most of us feel good in nature. Ask people to imagine a place where they feel happy and relaxed, man...
Window wildlife
How to encourage wildlife to your garden, balcony or windowsill, and how to make time to enjoy the s...
Savouring Bonfire Night at home
Autumn is a season to relish all by itself, but there’s one particular November celebration that bri...
The Enchanted Forest
Look beyond a Sunday afternoon stroll with the dog through your local woods. Our ancient forests are...
You'll find me in the orchard
Apple orchards hold more than just apples, as chef and food writer James Rich explains....
How to grow baby leaf spinach
There’s much lore regarding spinach. The legendary pipe-smoking sailor, Popeye, got his strength fro...
Remembering Sir Terence Conran
In tribute to one of Britain’s most influential and ground-breaking designers, former Livingetc edit...
Green: a social history
In 2019 visitors to the Chelsea Flower Show saw, alongside polished displays of sculptural grasses a...
For the love of the humble bee
Over the summer, while our roads and streets fell silent, it wasn’t only the birds whose presence be...
Reaching new heights
Two years ago, Neptune co-founder John Sims-Hilditch began mentoring Neil, an ex-soldier who lost bo...
A flower visionary: Philippa Craddock
“I must have flowers, always, and always,” declared Impressionist artist Claude Monet. And he has a ...
An expert’s eye on lighting
A favourite subject amongst interior designers and writers alike, there’s a lot to say (and a lot th...
A potted history
The dinner parties held by Catherine the Great must have been a sight to behold. In 1778, the Empres...
Caring for Charleston
Kathy Crisp is the conservation cleaner at Charleston House, originally the summer sanctuary and now...
Charleston: A Bloomsbury House and Garden
Nestled in the East Sussex countryside just outside Lewes is Charleston, originally the summer sanct...
Talking to: Neptune's stylist, Meaghan
A photoshoot is a busy place. Between photographer and props, set-builders and models (often of the ...
A time to read
There’s a lot of power contained within the pages of a book. The power to enlighten, to transport, t...
How to reconnect with the simple things
When we grow up, so much of the wonder and sense of adventure we possessed as children is lost. Hour...
Detox your wardrobe
Who, in lockdown, hasn’t thought they really should use this time to sort through their wardrobe, r...
The right note
Hidden in a London basement is that most specialist of workshops – the restoration centre for broken...
Inspired by the silver screen
You’re probably watching more movies than ever right now, so why not be inspired by the sets as well...
Five quick kitchen fixes
Marcus, one of the kitchen designers from Neptune York, shares five ways to update your kitchen – s...
Designing a galley kitchen
When thinking of your ‘dream’ kitchen, it’s probably fair to assume that most of us don’t picture a ...