Hidden Gems: Coffee, Canal Boats, and Community in Little Venice

Discover ‘The Boat Pod’ in Little Venice—a floating multi-media studio and coffee shop supporting independent music. Join me this Bank Holiday weekend for coffee, tunes, and community on the canal.

Lunchtime Boredom Buster in Regent’s Park!

Anyone else struggling with the dreaded “I’m bored” refrain during the school holidays? Fear not, fellow parents! I stumbled upon a fantastic activity that turned a so-so lunchtime walk in Regent’s Park into an afternoon adventure. While meandering around the park with my crew, we came across a brilliant little trail starting at Clarence Gate,…

Studio DIY Revisited

Fantastic website, and who is behind this creative site? Founder, Kelly Mindell. “Studio DIY is a creative lifestyle company in charge of making life a PARTY! We share fun, kooky and bold DIY projects, recipes, tips, tricks, ideas… the works!” I was particularly drawn to the various postings on ‘Wall crawl’ in the travel section. It features great…

Memorable RHS Chelsea Flower show Displays 

2017 RHS Chelsea Flower show will begin on Tuesday, 23 May and ends on Saturday, 27 May. 

Ways to Make Your Yard More Private

My Dream is to have my very own private, back, garden in my home someday. Here are a few gardens I’m envious of at the moments. Images via http://www.freshome.com Read more:  http://freshome.com/yard-privacy-ideas#ixzz4gTX45l36

Ancient medina of Marrakech, the Royal Mansour

http://www.royalmansour.com/en/ ARSAT GESTION RUE ABOU ABBAS EL SEBTI 40 000 MARRAKECH MAROC + 212 (0) 5 29 80 80 80 INFO@ROYALMANSOUR.MA Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby will screen on BBC Two on Monday 17 April. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4408730/Inside-Morocco-s-Royal-Mansour.html#ixzz4eV5YmnZw

Oprah Whimper’s Hawaiian home

I remember this issue, I still have my copy, the magazine featured her Wonderful farmhouse in Maui in O’ At Home Magazine, Summer 2006. Oprah transformed the ranch into the perfect 21st-century farmhouse. Read more: http://www.oprah.com/home/oprahs-hawaiian-home#ixzz4eKuucHAB

Colour inspiration like Iris Apfel

“More is more and less is a bore.” according to Iris Apfel “Colour can raise the dead.” So here are a couple of colourful, vibrant images I have chosen to brighten up your day.

Colourful Doors series

Facts – In India, red doors are a bridal colour and sign of celebration.

2017 Sony Photography Competition judges

Grand designs: The striking images of buildings from around the world that wowed the 2017 Sony Photography Competition judges Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4342754/Amazing-images-buildings-Sony-Photo-Competition.html#ixzz4cKDkbjr3

World most colourful city – Morocco

One of the Most Colourful Places in the World – Chefchaouen, in the northwest Morocco. It is noted for its  blue streets and buildings. The whole city is Mesmerising! Bring Morocco to your homes you can achieve it with a contrast of both warm and cool colours and textures.  

The Christopher Kennedy Compound Home Tour

Modernism Week Show House 2017 Details Date:  February 18, 2017  Cost:  $40  Event Categories: 2/18, Tickets Available, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Self-guided Location Location will be emailed to ticket holders Palm Springs, CA 92264 United States Additional Information Ages  5 and older. Things to Know  No food, drinks or smoking allowed on the property. Photography Credits  Fred Moser Christopher Kennedy Tour Times …

Some of the most unique entry doors

Who doesn’t love a beautiful front entry door? If I had the choice, my front door would be yellow! My favourite, Colour. Meaning of a yellow front door; Warm, inviting, happy, and lively. images via Blog of Francesco Mugnai and Door &More Inc