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Frieze Favourites from the cutting edge Art Exhibition
Frieze, the exhibition that sets the London art scene on fire once a year, is tucked away in the super smart Regent’s Park area of the capital. It’s not the easiest place to get to but the effort is worth it. Here in Frieze favourites from the cutting edge we feature the paintings we’d hang…
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Why do Leaves suddenly fall off indoor Plants?
It happened almost overnight. The tree was had been growing beautifully for three years since I planted it in a new favourite ceramic floor pot. But recently the growth had slowed down. A few perfectly green leaves had fallen off, which was odd. I gave the tree a good shake. Then, almost every single leaf…
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How to shop for Gift Ideas at the Garden Centre
Garden centres were among the first shops to open after lockdown and perhaps rightly so. They’re an oasis of peace and tranquility and really lift the spirit even for non-gardeners like us. But what to look out for…? Here’s how to shop for gift ideas at the garden centre and unique presents. One really doesn’t…
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Irving Penn: How to style your home with fashion photos
Nothing like a warm spring evening with a glass of wine at a gallery listening to the experts talk – about fashion and art. The two go well together. And Marlborough Gallery’s latest exhibition made me think of this: Irving Penn: How to style your home with fashion photos. Haute couture has become almost as much…
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How to create a garden atmosphere indoors
One of my all time favourite rooms in my first London apartment in 1995 was the living room because of its breezy look and outdoorsy feel. So here’s how to create a garden atmosphere indoors with tips on mixing outdoor and indoor furniture and accessories. I searched auction houses and second hand stores as well…
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How to Sow and Grow your own Sunflowers and Marigolds
It is almost half a century (time flies) since I tried to grow flowers or tomatoes in a pot from seed to final product. Back then we used those plastic trays with wet cotton wool and seeds neatly placed in long straight lines. After a few days, by some miracle, a tiny leaf would pop…
