I consider my outdoor space — a small, three-square-foot area — like another room and try to use the same design principles that I use indoors.
Read moreHow to arrange accessories in your home
Glass cloches are a great way to add height and style to an item. Here, little birds' nests have been covered with shiny stylish cloches.
Displaying your possessions in your home can be a real headache; you can spend hours trying to create the most attractive display and still not be satisfied. However, try to enjoy arranging your possessions and not see it as a chore as they are a reflection of you and your life therefore are very important.
Read moreRules for understated and overstated living
We all need a bit of the overstated and the understated in our homes. There is much to learn from both sets of rules. Let's get started.
Read moreMaking the most of a small outdoor space
View from my kitchen window
If you have a small balcony or limited outdoor space, it is important to plan carefully. When designing it as every inch counts and you should try to ensure that the design is appropriate to the size of the space.
Read moreHow to hang artwork
Hanging art is a tricky business, and I often see pictures hung too high. I'm here to help you display your art at the right level.
Read moreEnhance your floral bouquets
If you receive a bunch of flowers, consider splitting it into a variety of vases to spread the beauty throughout your home.
Read moreReloved butcher's block transformed with Annie Sloan
Found a piece of perfectly good furniture discarded on the side of the road? Take it home and give it a little love and a coat of paint.
Read moreUsing plants and flowers in the home
I love the simplicity of this jar of blue Muscari. I am a huge fan of blue flowers.
You can never have too many flowers or plants in the home. I am always looking for inspiration in books, magazines and on the internet. See how you can reproduce some stunning arrangements in your own home.
Read moreEasy ways to restyle your hallway
Just by changing one or two items in a space can make a huge difference to the look and feel. In my hallway I have just changed the small table and hung a rug on the wall and the transformation is amazing.
Read moreDecorating with flowers that won't break the bank
I love to have a house full of flowers but it can be very expensive. What I tend to do is buy some from the supermarket and some from the local florist. See my latest combinations
Read moreStyling your outdoor space
It's amazing what you can grow in restricted spaces. Find out how I've curated my three square feet of outdoor space this summer.
Read moreHow to make the perfect hand-tied bouquet
Create the perfect posey with these steps from Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet
Read moreChelsea Flower Show: Sloane Square floral shop frontages
It's Chelsea Flower Show week and, as usual, many of the shops and businesses in the Sloane Square area in Chelsea have their shop frontages and interiors decorated with fresh flowers. I wandered around yesterday with my camera taking photos of the best of these which I wanted to share with you.
Read moreFlower arranging workshop at Anthropologie, London
I attended a two hour workshop at Anthropologie in the Kings Road, London, with Vic Brotherson of Scarlet and Violet, a London florist.
Read moreRevamping a garden bench with Annie Sloan paint
What do you do when you inherit a piece of outdoor furniture in dire need of a makeover? Annie Sloan to the rescue!
Read moreFresh interior style for the sitting room and stairs
Finding the right furniture pieces to suit your style can take time, but it's worth the wait to bring the perfect blend of your personality to a room. See how I finished my sitting room and stairs.
Read moreBrighten your home with flowers arrangements
You can easily and cost-effectively brighten up your home with the plethora of flowers available in spring. I like to split bunches to make them go further.
Read moreStyle inspiration at The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair 2014
The Decorative Fair is a thrice-yearly specialist event for the discerning decorator looking to source unusual English and European antiques, original 20th century designs and works of art from all periods to the present day.
Read moreFlowers and plants for Easter
You can never have too many flowers and plants in your home. Springtime is the best time as there are spring flowers and bulbs everywhere and they are so reasonably priced. You can make a fantastic impact by spending very little money.
Read moreAdd a touch of style with faux decorative Easter eggs
The wreath can be used for a table centrepiece or a wall hanging.
These faux (but very realistic) decorative egg items on the Jane Means website are very reasonably priced and perfect addition to your easter decorations.
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