Shopkeeper Ramblings – Wattle and Daub Home

Feb 17, 2022

Pattern

Yes it seems that the more pattern you use will have you trending in 2022. Less of the minimalism and more of the maximalist. Possibly it's a reaction to the last two years and one thing for certain is that...

Feb 17, 2022

My London Whistle Stop Tour

During the Summer months of 2021 we visited London. I have lived and worked in London for many years before venturing further afield for more space (as I acquired more children and dogs). I absolutely love London. So when it...

Apr 11, 2021

My Last Supper. Book Review by Beverly Lister

My Last Supper: One Meal, a Lifetime in the Making by Jay Rayner Jay Rayner is a renowned food critic and writer, so it’s not surprising that at most of his one man shows, inevitably an audience member will ask...

Feb 23, 2021

Colour Combinations

Choosing the right colour combination when decorating can feel a little overwhelming with all the choice that is out there. Over the last few years I have gained more confidence to use colour in my home to create a space that is...

Feb 23, 2021

February Book Review - Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connor

Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connor I love historical fiction, and this absolute gem of a book did not disappoint. Shadowplay is a fictional reimagining of the real-life relationship between Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker (author of Dracula) and the two greatest stars of...