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Thanks so much for the lovely feedback about my Country Homes & Interiors article, featuring Mandy and Grant McPherson’s coastal home transformation. 😊

If you haven’t already bought the August issue, here’s a little sneak glimpse of the beautiful living space, which Mandy has cleverly zoned.

It was a big old house to style, but we had a lot of fun on our photoshoot with Andreas von Einsiedel – and even a stroll around gorgeous Bosham to take lifestyle shots.

If you fancy staying here, Chapel House is available to rent. Check out chapelhousebosham.com for more details. 😊

I wonder if you remember our summery photoshoot in Cornwall, when I visited Newquay to style a colourful home with amazing views of Fistral Beach?

Well, I can now share news that my article, plus gorgeous Andreas von Einsiedel shots (featuring lots of cushions and throws from Design Vintage), are in this month’s issue of Good Housekeeping.

We had a fantastic time with the lovely Clare Willison and her husband, Murray who are amazing, surf-loving parents. 😊

It was also brilliant to meet other family members, including son, Jamie of Dick Pearce and daughter, Evie. 😊☀️ x 

I just had to share a little glimpse of my feature in this month’s issue of The English Home. Isn’t Debbie Down’s cobbled floor just spectacular?

To find out how Debbie designed this stunning kitchen, and read about the rest of her exquisite farmhouse, pick up the August edition.

Debbie, who runs interior design business and home accessories store, Rooms with a View, plus three holiday cottages, is a keen supporter of British designers, including Peony & Sage, featured in this super Andreas von Einsiedel shot.

Thanks very much for your lovely feedback and kind support. Oh, and a special shout-out to everyone who has sent over sample shots of their own beautiful homes! I’m looking forward to writing your stories, too.😊

I’m so excited to share news about my latest feature in this month’s issue of The English Home.

Inside the August edition, you’ll find my article about Debbie Down’s exquisitely renovated farmhouse in Norfolk.

Debbie is a lovely lady and talented interior designer, who runs the thriving lifestyle store, Rooms with a View.

She has just finished renovating her third holiday cottage, which has also been lovingly transformed.

Huge thanks to all at Roger Oates for inviting me along to yesterday’s amazing, informative and fun-filled press trip at the Herefordshire head office and studio in beautiful Eastnor.

I’ve been a Roger Oates fan for many years, so to have a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes tour, complete with a chance to create my own runner design, have a go on the loom and enjoy a delicious lunch in glorious sunshine with fantastic company, was a total treat! 😊

I’m absolutely chuffed to bits to have two features in the August issue of Country Homes & Interiors.

Pick up a copy to find out how the talented Mandy and Grant McPherson transformed their beautiful Victorian chapel in magical Bosham – a coastal village that’s very close to my heart. 💕

Also inside is my article about RNLI trainer Gemma Gill – a true local hero! 😊 

Pretty in pink…behind the scenes snapshot from a super shoot at a delightful coastal home. Just loved arranging these gorgeous blooms for the dining room table. 

Thanks so much for all the amazing, kind and supportive feedback about my book – it’s greatly appreciated!

Hot off the press! I’m so pleased to share news about my latest book, which has just been published.😊

‘Bringing Home the Catch’ tells the story of the fishing industry in Selsey, West Sussex, through a series of heartfelt interviews with local fishermen and their families.

Thanks very much to Ali Beckett for recommending me as the author and to Selsey Press for inviting me to pop in while ‘Bringing Home the Catch’ was being printed.

The book is available at The Novium Museum in Chichester, where an exhibition celebrating the rich heritage of Selsey’s fishing industry has recently opened. The exhibition runs until March 2020.

I’m delighted that my shot, taken at Selsey, was selected for the back cover of the book – see below for further details.

Fantastic to find that the dreamy home of Emma Hatfield Watkins, was selected to star on the front cover of the American edition of The English Home magazine.

I absolutely loved our shoot with Emma, who runs Hattie Hatfield, and her super family. Emma is a fantastic lady, and has an enchanting home, pictured above by Andreas von Einsiedel. It was such a delight to tell her renovation story.

I’m absolutely thrilled that I’ve been asked to be a panellist at an exciting, new interiors event. 😊 Interior Junction will include live demonstrations, workshops, panel talks, and plenty of opportunities to buy beautiful accessories for your home.

The interiors festival is taking place at The Roundhouse, Derby, on September 14th and 15th. Tickets are on sale right now. Visit the Interior Junction website for more details. Looking forward to seeing you there.

By the way, I’m the person at the top right-hand corner of this photo! 😊 x