©Lonny Magazine ©Sharyn Cairns © Sharyn Cairns Like the rest of the population who are aware of the changing world around us, I have become increasingly concerned with the unquenchable thirst for energy we have and the dirty appetite we have to consume. Here are a couple of really simple and easy solutions I have […]

France has always been known for being the most romantic country in the world, so it should come as no surprise that even their linen sheets are terribly romantic. Though did you know that before the advent of fancy engagements and expensive weddings these sheets held a currency all of their own. Brides were expected […]

©Not sure who shot this image. While reading my newly acquired cookbook by the amazing London based Australian chef Skye Gyngell over the weekend, I almost fell off my chair with embarrassment! According to her chapter on ‘Citrus Fruits’ she was shocked just as much as I was to learn that citrus are primarily winter […]

I have always loved Clawfoot Bath Tubs, especially seeing them outdoors randomly placed in paddocks and pastures. It always baffled me as to why farmers chose to have such decadent water troughs for their livestock! I now know why; apart from being bloody heavy, they can be a touch high maintenance. Like anything with age […]

dish cloth by Brookish at Etsy an 1800’s & Jane Austen inspired online shop On a brisk and sunny Saturday afternoon at 2pm four years ago I meet my match! Happy four year anniversary Timothy O! You still make my heart skip. vR x p.s. I’m not one for Mr Darcy, Jane Austen & Co, […]

© Hugh Stewart © Ditte Isager © Dan Marty Now, most people who know me know that I love black and white interiors. A few years ago I was really into black, after that I could only live with white, right now it is a good balanced tightrope of them both. Recently I was at […]

© World of Interiors   ‘If I were asked to say what is at once the most important production of Art and the thing most to be longed for,I should answer, a beautiful House.’   – William Morris 1834 – 1896

Well Boys and Girls, the new I Gigi website has finally arrived! I practically jumped out of my cotton socks when I saw the site up and working today. I have been checking this site each and every day, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their online shop so I can share it with you and […]

  My goodness, do I love a fireplace. I grew up with a fireplace, however I have never had one since, even with all my rented travels through apartments and houses, they have always escaped me. What I love about having a fireplace in winter is that it brings everyone out into a central spot. […]

I know this photograph isn’t directly about interiors, though I just love this image as it represents my motivation to create honest spaces. Design is about celebration and creating a haven that gives you joy in your life, just like Jackie O and her moment of happiness here. vR x

  Happy Monday! Not sure about you, though I have no idea where the weekend went! I thought we would start the week off to a zingy fresh start with a vibrant burst of yellow! Who ever said Yellow was Mellow? vR x

  In 2008 I had the absolute privilege of staying in this isolated holiday Croft in the North West Highlands of Scotland called ‘Callekille‘. In the 19th and early 20th century this area was largely populated by ‘Crofters’, small communities of families and neighbours working poor quality land together to provide food for their community. […]