{"id":4827,"date":"2016-01-21T14:33:45","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T14:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/?p=4827"},"modified":"2016-01-21T14:33:46","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T14:33:46","slug":"fulfilling-the-coastal-dream-in-olive-living-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/index.php\/fulfilling-the-coastal-dream-in-olive-living-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Fulfilling the coastal dream in Olive Living style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/index.php\/fulfilling-the-coastal-dream-in-olive-living-style\/steel-r-gadsby-photography\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4837\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4837\" src=\"http:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Steel-\u00a9R-Gadsby-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Steel \u00a9R Gadsby Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Steel-\u00a9R-Gadsby-Photography.jpg 500w, https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Steel-\u00a9R-Gadsby-Photography-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Steel-\u00a9R-Gadsby-Photography-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m full of admiration for Beverley and Graham Steel, whose stylish home is featured in this month\u2019s (February 2016) House Beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>For a long time, this hardworking couple had agreed that when they reached their mid-50s, they\u2019d decide whether to stay put in London or leave their jobs, relocate and try a completely different lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Well, I can reveal that the plucky pair did courageously move to the picturesque town of Emsworth on the Hampshire\/West Sussex border and, what\u2019s more, they are having an absolute ball!<\/p>\n<p>To ease the transition from city to coastal life, the Steels were very lucky to come across Alys Bryan of Olive Living.<\/p>\n<p>This talented interior and furniture designer cleverly interpreted the couple\u2019s brief and has transformed, what was once a bland townhouse, into a wonderful home that reflects Beverley and Graham\u2019s passion for mid-century style and Scandi design.<\/p>\n<p>To read my full feature, pick up a copy of House Beautiful and, if you&#8217;d\u00a0love to see your own home in a magazine, either call me on 01243 792379 or drop a line to mail@janetmcmeekin.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to find out more about how Alys created this\u00a0striking home for the Steels <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliveliving.co.uk\/2016\/01\/02\/coastal-house-beautiful\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>P.S. Below is one of my favourite Richard Gadsby shots from the shoot. I just love the glass staircase enclosure which showcases the couple\u2019s striking artwork beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>The Perky bench and Verdure cushion from Julia Grant at <a href=\"http:\/\/wintersmoon.co.uk\">Winter\u2019s Moon<\/a>\u00a0adds the perfect finishing touch! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/index.php\/fulfilling-the-coastal-dream-in-olive-living-style\/screen-shot-2016-01-05-at-12-29-30\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4831\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4831\" src=\"http:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-05-at-12.29.30.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 12.29.30\" width=\"500\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-05-at-12.29.30.png 500w, https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-05-at-12.29.30-119x150.png 119w, https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-05-at-12.29.30-238x300.png 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m full of admiration for Beverley and Graham Steel, whose stylish home is featured in this month\u2019s (February 2016) House Beautiful. 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