We are so delighted to share with you the latest book in the absolutely gorgeous Floret Farm series. Floret Farm’s Discovering Dahlias Erin Benzakein, with Jill Jorgensen, Julie Chai, Photographs by Chris Benzakein Description A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin...
Written by Timothy Corrigan, Contribution by Michael Boodro Description AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Timothy Corrigan shares his secrets for creating rooms that are elegant and comfortable, luxurious yet livable.Throughout his career, Corrigan has established a look that is layered and detailed, while always suitable for the way people live today. His distinctive approach encompasses...
If there is one positive thing to take from 2020 it is the year that we became really grateful for our homes. There may have been times when we recognised its shortcomings as we struggled to accommodate children, parents and working from home. We may have lamented the lack of a garden, but ultimately our...
If you read our previous feature ‘For the love of flowers – using flowers in interior design’ you may remember that we described how many fabric designers have used flowers as inspiration ‘Blousy roses, peonies, magnolias, poppies or smaller exquisite flowers have been an enduring source of inspiration for fabric designers such as William Morris,...
Increasingly our homes are becoming a place of sanctuary, and with imagination every tiny corner can be turned into something special. The restrictions on our lives outside of our homes has resulted in some very creative approaches to our lives inside our homes. It can seem to be a challenge, particularly when struggling with the...
Beautiful varieties for home and garden Description: Underestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design. Lavish and luscious, the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic. The next title in Pavilion’s series of beautiful floral gardening guides celebrates the ornamental charm and butterfly-like...
Some of our favourite television programmes that we watched during lockdown were re-runs of antique and collectables shows. When we were unable to travel, visiting beautiful locations virtually was like a balm. What was also fascinating was the variety of items that people found and even the auctions themselves. Here at Beautiful Heirloom Home, we...
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From spring to early summer is the perfect time to find inspiration in nature. All around there is so much beauty, particularly as the flowers begin to bloom. The colour palette is exquisite, from the pastel shades of sweet peas, lilacs and stocks, to the vibrant jewel-like colours of peonies, roses, foxgloves and lupins. When...
Your garden could be even better for you. Learn how connecting with nature can reduce stress and improve wellbeing. You don’t even need a garden – even a balcony or houseplants can help to boost your mood.
Thursday 14th May, 7pm UK time Hosted on Zoom After the great success of The Great Dixter Cookbook, Aaron Bertelsen’s second book Grow Fruit & Vegetables in Pots is based on growing fruit and vegetables in containers in the kitchen yard here at Great Dixter.
A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home Description: Simply Living Well is a beautiful guide to living well, sustainably. Author Julia Watkins, of the popular Instagram account @simply.living.well, shares rituals, recipes, and projects for living sustainably, inspired by both wisdom rooted in traditional cultures and her own grandparents.
With Foreword by Patrick Grant & Esme Young Description: The companion book to the sixth series of this flagship BBC show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey to reduce, reuse and recycle – ultimately creating their own considered closet.
Inspiration across continents and centuries Description: The ultimate celebration of the world’s most gorgeous gardens – now with a fresh, new look.
For many people, particularly those living in urban areas, access to a garden may be limited to a balcony, or small courtyard garden. Inside their properties, however, they may have more space, and this is where there is plenty of opportunity to experiment with house plants. In house design, indoor plants have had an interesting...
Planting Advice & Recipes from Great Dixter Description: Expert planting advice for growing fruit and vegetables in pots from the acclaimed English garden – with 50 delicious recipes.
Description: Acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane chronicles the flower markets, gardens, and floral boutiques of London. London in Bloom, showcases the floral abundance of the English capital’s extraordinary parks, gardens, florists, and flower markets. In this companion to her popular books Paris in Bloom and New York in Bloom, Georgianna Lane takes us on a romantic...
Description: The bestselling authors of Urban Jungle delve into the many ways that nurturing plants helps nurture the soul This new book by the authors of the bestselling Urban Jungle addresses the life-changing magic of living with and caring for plants.
Description: The origin of roses is shrouded in mystery. Fossilised species of roses have been found across the northern hemisphere and are estimated to date back some 35-40 million years. The remarkable beauty, fragrance and usefulness of the rose have guaranteed its spread right across the globe.
Fifty Years of Designers Guild – Tricia Guild and Amanda Back Description: Out of the Blue unravels Tricia Guild’s unique and creative approach, focusing in on her inspiration, her intuitive design methodology and the techniques, processes and materials used. Frustrated with the lack of truly contemporary fabrics and wallpapers for interiors, Tricia’s vision was to...