I have worshiped at the altar of this wonderful building for many years, it was a turning point in my design education. Mies van der Rohe is an icon of modern architecture, in my…
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One of my all time favourite activities is visiting a historic house and garden; and what better place to visit while in London, than Eltham Palace.…
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A rather long overdue tour from my trip to Italy in October, of the glorious Boboli Gardens located behind the Pilazzo Pitti. To get the lay of the land, click here for a virtual…
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Adventures New Zealand TravelThe Great Gatsby Picnic – Art Deco Weekend – Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
How’s that for a long title……. As promised images from the Gatsby Picnic, there was a prize for the best display; people go all out to win – with fabulous results. lets get dressed…
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Last weekend my parents and I went up to Napier in the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand; for the bi-annual Art Deco Weekend. Napier, was rebuilt in the early 1930s following a massive Richter…
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Moments from my trip to Roma Spanish Steps Piazza Navona Trevi Fountain …
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The ancient village of Fiesole sits on the hills above Florence. source Such a charming place, we caught a bus here for the afternoon; as we wound our way up the hill the road…
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Musee d’Orsay is one of my all time favourite museums, the building is spectacular and the art – jaw droppingly beautiful. This is my round up of the impressionist beauties I fell in love…
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When I lived in London, I had the great pleasure of working for John Stefanidis, as an interior designer. What a treat to be involved in such wonderful projects. I have always admired John’s…
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A little more from my trip to Croatia, this place was definitely the highlight – incredible! The National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. The sixteen lakes are inter-connected by a series of…
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The last of my pics from my Greek Island holiday, this place was incredible, I highly recommend it. Paleahora – the ruins of this medieval city cover the hill behind the Monastery of Aghios…
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Home to artist Vanessa Bell (the sister of Virginia Woolf) and her husband Clive Bell, members of the Bloomsbury set, it was started as their country retreat to entertain artists, writers and intellectuals, later…
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One of my highlights of my weekend sorties to Paris, was a day trip to Giverny and the glorious home and spectacular garden of Monet. Life in vibrant, gorgeous colour! The famous yellow dining…
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Parc Monceau St Germain des Pres St Sulpice The area around Place d’Italia This is the area I stayed with my friends who live there – Denfert-Rochereau…
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On Thursday night I went to see Eonnagata at Sadlers Wells – so incredible. One of the most beautiful performances I have ever seen, a visual feast. Dance Theatre at its most creative; a…
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One of my favourite places in the whole world. Sissinghurst was one of the first National Trust properties I visited in the U.K and I fell in love – deeply I have also posted…
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One of my most favorite places in the world. To see more of this garden click here…
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I had such a marvelous weekend in Paris, including a wander through the flower market located on the edge of the river Seine, in the Île de la Cité quarter . The market has…
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My obsession with doors continues, Italy this weekend stoked the fire!…
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The incredibly talented John Stefanidis, inspires with these marvelous holiday residences.…
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What defines an iconic photograph? For me it is an image which has an enduring appeal, it becomes new again as it is discovered by each new generation. An image which draws you in…
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Last year I was lucky enough to visit these beautiful gardens, near Chester. We were working on the house and had the extraordinary privilege to enjoy the gardens in private. the house and the…
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Hope you are all having a relaxing and enjoyable Easter where ever you may be and the sun is either shining on your face or in your heart. On Friday my sister, father and…
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The stunning simplicity of the holiday retreat of Interior Designer Jacques Grangesource…