© Ditte Isager It was a rather eventful Sunday afternoon here yesterday. Bettina, one of our little Pekin Bantams laid her very first egg. I think she was just as shocked as we were! vR x

I just came across this rather lovely image bursting with floral prettiness, that I just had to share. I can feel spring in my finger tips; I am getting so excited about my new front garden! Having your very own piece of earth to garden is such a privilege. After renting in London for so […]

© Patrick Cline Happy Weekend all. Im looking forward to a weekend of gardening and hedging! vR gets crafty in the garden – watch out! vR x

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 […]