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The Journal
Rooms, ideas and the pieces that make them.
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Trends I’m Happy to Leave Behind (and What to Do Instead)
Some looks have had their moment. Here are a few I’m gently retiring from our home — and the softer, more personal…
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Layering Light: Why One Ceiling Fixture Is Never Enough
The single biggest upgrade I’ve made to our living room cost less than a new rug. It was simply adding more lights…
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Organic Modern, Explained: Nature Meets Clean Lines
Organic modern pairs the clean silhouettes of modern design with the warmth of natural materials. Here’s how to recognise it — and…
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Setting the Table for Slow Evenings
You don’t need a dinner party to set a beautiful table. A few simple layers can turn an ordinary Tuesday supper into…
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How to Style a Bookshelf (Without It Looking Like a Store Display)
Bookshelves are where a home tells its story. Here’s the simple method I use to make them look collected rather than staged.
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The Quiet Living Room: What I Learned When I Started Taking Things Away
For years I thought a finished room meant a full one. Then I started removing things — and the room finally started…