Today is my partners first day as a freelancer – Welcome Timothy O! He has moved into my little creative space here and it is a good feeling having someone to chat to and share pots of tea with. When things in life change like this I always find myself decorating in view of the […]

Bougainvilleas. Love them or hate them? Would you believe I have actually crossed over to the other side. I am crazy in love with them at the moment. The relationship hasn’t always been this way. The Bogan and I have never been friends; I always thought she was far too common for me and way […]

© Christopher Baker I can feel spring coming in the air as I feel the yearning to eat and entertain outdoors once again; here is one of the simplest additions to elevate any entertaining occasion in any season – a basic vinaigrette from Skye Gyngell’s ‘A Year in my Kitchen’. Enjoy vR x Ingredients 1 […]

Choosing colour palettes can be a difficult and overwhelming experience when it comes time to painting the interior of a home let alone furnishing it. When deciding upon a new colour direction I always start with what is most real and honest – nature. Nature offers soothing solutions for colour palettes and colour directions for […]

© Bite Club   There is something happening in the dining and food scenes which mirrors my personal philosophy. My favourite words have been reawaken and celebrated; they are being associated with some of the most prestigious dining experiences on offer – small, local, unpretentious, intimate and authentic. Restaurant dining rooms are being styled more […]

Saturdays are divine; full of so much hope and promise. Ah Saturday.. you are my favourite day of all. vR x

courtesy of war design We are preparing to have some friends over on the weekend for a little feast at our house. I love thinking about food and the ways we can share such wonderful produce, nothing too fancy, just keeping it real….when I realised its about time I shared some other friends of mine […]

Looking for a quick getaway… beautiful interiors… something a bit arty… great food and wine… plus outdoors… is this ticking all the boxes…. May I present MONA; eight luxury pavilions that overlook the Derwent River in Tasmania. Four pavilions are named after Australian architects who have influenced the Australian architectural landscape and the other four […]

©Dutch Elle   Look at this! Italian designer and architect Paola Navone‘s summer refuge on the Greek Island of Serifos. Pure heaven! Escaping to the minimal; where you are barefoot and alone with just your thoughts and the elements, with no life clutter to distract you. Even the textiles are kept to a minimum with […]

images from UK Elle Decor Still on the theme of open storage, here are a selection of exquisite storage pieces. How stunning are glass front free standing cupboards? Absolutely timeless! Kitchen, living room or bedroom, you will always find a spot for one! Ideal to hide your little treasures away, yet still being flirty to […]

I love how easy this little idea to display tealights is. Everyone has a stack of mismatched saucers stashed in the cupboard, simply flip them over and voila, they all match! Scatter along the dining table and atop them with tea lights. These are my favourites from Queen B vR x

Happy Monday! Thought I would share some beautiful rustic images with you of some storage options. I have a love/hate relationship with open shelving. Some days I want it all out- plates, glasses and bowls piled high high high; other days I want it all hidden far far away! Today is a pile it high […]