My Home

April 13, 2011

Whilst photo-shoots sound like fun, the truth is they eat into precious work time, which when you have children is super-short as it is, but there are exceptions. When Alex and Alexa invited me to be interviewed for their fab site, I was delighted; I got to spend time with my children and the lovely crew (thanks Cat) and even better it all took place at home. Not only was the afternoon relaxed and enjoyable, in choosing clothes for my children through the site I discovered a smarter way to shop. Who has the stamina, time or desire to take children shopping when you can browse this superb collection together from the comfort of your sofa. The children were so attached to the outfits chosen for the shoot, they had to keep them and that’s fine with me since Stella McCartney kids is age appropriate with an edge. For more gorgeous little outfits visit www.alexandalexa.com and if you are unsure of how to put a look together, there is even a section that guides you through with ease.

A place I call home

January 28, 2009

What makes a house a home? For me it is a house that is lived in, loved and shared. Here is a little of my home. (click on the images for a more detailed photo).

we made a swing long enough to seat me and both my children. we swing and look out onto the garden most days.

The swing was made to be long enough to seat both my children, who use it most days as they look out onto the garden. Guests are aprehensive at first but in no time at all they too get into the swing of things. It is my way of showing this is a house to be enjoyed and one in which children are welcome always.

the kitchen sofa - this is where we indulge in the sunday papers and latte

The kitchen sofa is where we indulge in the sunday papers and latte.

We love sharing this kitchen and having the children lend a hand.

one of my most cherised possessions - butterfly cut outs made by my husband for my birthday.

Cherised possessions should be enjoyed and not hidden away. These butterfly cut outs, made by my husband for my birthday bring a smile to my face everday.

this the the hall in which we have Milli's piano, an old mirror, cd and more.

The hall is more than a utilitarian space and ours provides the perfect place for this large mirror which reflects the living and kitchen, bringing both together. Favorite cd's, pictures and a piano make it a space to gather and share, rather then simply pass through.

Our bedroom and bathroom are one and simply seperated by space. The shelves are filled with favorite night time reading.

Our bedroom and bathroom are one, simply devided by space. The shelves are filled with favorite night time reading and treasured mementos.

The headboard is covered with a velvet bedcover that I have stapled to the back of the base. I use bedcovers as valances also and change them seasonily. Light linen or voile in the summer and silk or velvet in the winter. It is an easy update and transforms the look of the room.

The headboard is covered with a velvet bedcover that I have stapled to the back of the base as is the valance. I change both with the seasons. Light linen or voile in the summer and silk or velvet in the winter. It is an easy update and transforms the look of the room.

my son's room has a little secret hatch in the ceiling above his bunk; from here he climbs into the loft, which we have converted into his playden.

My son's room has a little hatch in the ceiling above his bunk; from here he climbs into the loft, which has been converted into his playden.

My daughter just turned 8 but the pink stage is very much alive and I love that there is some colour here.

The childrens bathroom is given colour with the Rug Company's needlepoint. I brought this to celebrate my first book deal.