“Then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils”. William Wordsworth Though they have now been mostly supplanted by tulips, bluebells and greenery in […]
FLOWER OF THE SEASON – an ode to the daffodil.
BELTANE – a season in bloom.
“There is a tendency to doubt yourself in the midst of a big leap forward; hold steady and allow yourself to bloom”. Yung Pueblo In […]
TAURUS SEASON interiors – how to create a tactile and nourishing home.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” Rachel Carson Taurus season is […]
ELEMENTAL LIVING – how to feel lighter with the air element.
Elemental Living explores the elements which underpin each of the signs of the zodiac. I am fascinated by the innate intelligence and alchemy of the elements – water, fire, earth and air – and how we can harness their healing properties in our lives, and in our homes. Now it is time to look to air…
ARIES SEASON interiors – how to bring warmth into your home.
“When a sunbeam falls on a transparent substance, the substance itself becomes brilliant, and radiates light from itself”. Basil of Caesarea Just like that we […]
OSTARA – sow seeds of creativity at the spring equinox.
The first day of spring and the return of the light is palpable. It started as a trickle and then began to pour, like golden runny honey into my living room
PISCES SEASON interiors – how to add softness and flow to your home.
I am excited to be updating this series of ‘Astro Interiors’, an exploration of how the characteristics of each of the zodiac signs play out in interiors.
INSIDE with floral artist Tess Shennan. How the pandemic changed the way she lives and works.
I am delighted to introduce North London-based artist Tess Shennan, as the first Insider for a long time (more on that soon!) Tess is connected to her […]
INSIDE with Eminé Kali Rushton. Discovering how to live in tune with nature.
Meet Eminé Kali Rushton, writer, editor, holistic facialist & naturopath-in-training. Eminé was the Wellbeing Director at Psychologies magazine for 10 years, before becoming editor of beautiful […]
THE here | THREAD – how to create an interior inspired by water.
“We can slip into the Beautiful with the same ease as we slip into the seamless embrace of water; something ancient within us already trusts that this […]
Introducing THE here | THREAD – a collaboration to explore the nature of home.
“She heard the walls whisper to her; you’re home”. THE here | THREAD Katie, creator of The Here Home and I met in Autumn 2016 as we […]
SCORPIO SEASON interiors – how to bring texture and depth into your home.
“I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” Anais Nin Scorpio season falls as the nights become longer and darker […]
LIBRA SEASON interiors – how to bring the beauty of balance into your home.
“There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.” G.K. Chesterton We are in the midst of Libra season which drifts over […]
ELEMENTAL LIVING – how to ground with the earth element.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts”. Rachel Carson Elemental Living delves […]
VIRGO SEASON interiors – bring earthy soul into the home.
“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” Mahatma Gandhi Here we are in Virgo season, where […]
OUTDOOR LIVING – courtyard, beach and rustic styles to inspire.
“Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes.” Clare Ansberry Socialising outdoors and al fresco entertaining are no […]
ELEMENTAL LIVING – how to ignite the fire element.
“She dances with fire to the song of the stars her name is written in the flames” Christy Ann Martine Elemental Living delves further into Astro […]
LEO SEASON interiors – how to create a home of bold self-expression.
“93 percent stardust, with souls made of flames, we are all just stars that have people names”. Nikita Gill We’re back in the solar power of […]
ELEMENTAL LIVING – reflecting on the water element.
“Bodies of water teach two important lessons: Everything changes, What you see is a reflection of you.” Yung Pueblo Elemental Living delves further into Astro Interiors, to […]
CANCER SEASON interiors – how to create a healing cocoon at home.
“Always be like a water. Float in the times of pain or dance like waves along the wind which touches its surface.” Santosh Kalwar As […]
LOCKDOWN living – how to create an adaptable home.
“The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” Kakuzo Okakura It feels like centuries since I last posted and the world has […]
GEMINI SEASON interiors – how to infuse colour and light in your home.
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” e. e. cummings This sun is […]
THE 2020 COLOUR PALETTE – according to Eastern astrology.
“Colour is a power which directly influences the soul.” Wassily Kandinsky I can’t believe it is over a year since I wrote my first post, THE […]
The rise of the HOMEBODY.
“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. Nobody can be more devoted to home than I am”. Jane Austen Homecoming. According to […]
A NATURAL PALETTE – how to create a nourishing space with colour.
“Nature always wears the colours of the spirit”. Ralph Waldo Emerson September marks the start of the new design year in the UK with London […]
INSIDE with Meghan Wallace James.
I am delighted to introduce Meghan Wallace-James, the creator of a magical Feng Shui and manifestation blend, as an Insider at THE THREAD JOURNAL – an individual who embodies a connection […]
GOLD & THE SUN – ancient alchemy for a modern home.
“Ô, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth.” Roman Payne Gold has held a special status in society throughout history, from its […]
INSIDE with We Are Nomads.
Meet Jane Badu, interior designer, travel lover and founder of We Are Nomads, and THE THREAD JOURNAL’s latest Insider – an individual who embodies a connection to their surroundings […]
INSIDE with Aerende.
Meet Emily Mathieson, former journalist turned social entrepreneur and founder of Aerende – an ethical interiors platform, selling beautiful homewares, and at the same time providing opportunities for […]
INSIDE with Laura Gee.
Meet Laura Gee, London-based abstract artist & educator, and THE THREAD JOURNAL’s latest Insider – an individual who embodies a connection to their surroundings at home and in their work. […]
INSIDE with Higher Self Care.
Meet Tasha Anderson, founder of digital platform Higher Self Care, the latest Insider – a series that explores the innermost ideas and practices of individuals who embody a connection to […]
INSIDE with The Calmery.
I am delighted to introduce Sushma Sagar, founder of healing practice The Calmery as an Insider – a series that explores the innermost ideas and practices of inspiring […]
SEASHELLS – how to bring elemental treasures into your home.
After a day of beach-combing on the Norfolk Coast, I have felt inspired to explore the underwater trend for shell-like motifs, scalloped surfaces and pearlescent finishes.
INSIDE with INGREDIENTS LDN.
INGREDIENTS LDN is a boutique lifestyle online store that sells soulful homewares, and first caught my eye in a magazine feature identifying the company as being a ‘One to Watch’. I was immediately drawn to the timeless warmth of the company’s style, their approach to cultivating a slower pace, the value they place on mindful consumption, natural materials, daily rituals and the thought that goes into creating a home that will evolve through time.
WHAT IS SACRED SPACE?
“An interior is the natural projection of the soul.” Coco Chanel It is here that my worlds come together and yield to one another. HOME. […]
HOW TO CREATE SACRED SPACE – with Leila Sadeghee.
I first met Leila when I stumbled in to a donation New Year’s Day yoga class at Triyoga Camden and within 0.01 seconds, my mind […]
WHY HOMECOMING? How I returned to my body.
“Progress is when we forgive ourselves for taking so long to treat our bodies like a home” Yung Pueblo The overarching thread that pervades my […]