Cotswold chic

Not new, but Barnsley House in the Costwolds (famous for it's essentially English gardens created by Rosemary Verey in the 1950s) is inspiring for its simple yet chic and comfortable interiors.

I really love the way they hang their art on ribbons vertically hung from picture rails, and the twig 'edging' in the bar is genius!


Love the way these pictures are hung - arty without being stuffy or formal. You could use different colours and widths of ribbon for different rooms.


I am really craving a wingback chair....


Possibly the coolest cocktail table ever?

Violet Rain

One of the dreams I have on my "what-would-I-do-if-I-won-the-lottery" days is to open my own art gallery supporting emerging artists. Until my numbers come up, there is Etsy. And actually, I think even if you had all the moeny in the world, it's more fun to collect REAL art from talented young artists who aren't well known than walk into an art gallery and have someone tell you why you should buy something that's already acknowledged as a masterpiece.

My latest discovery is Natasha Newton. She's hardly undiscovered talent (with several solo exhibitions under her belt she's got a show coming up in Dartmouth), but her work is unique and affordable. You can't have the 'Violet Rain' above though, 'cos I've already bought it :)

Large patterned cloud.
Flying Bird 2.

Original 'House in the clouds' painting on wood block.