Blog posts
September 07, 2026
Table setting for weddings: how to lay the table
The wedding table needs to be visible from the whole room and still low enough to talk across. A guide to lighting, height, colours, quantities and when to set the...
New Year's table: how to set the table for New Year's Eve
The New Year's table has more glasses, more courses and more candlelight than the rest of the year's tables. Here's a simple recipe for laying the table, table decorations, and...
Christmas table setting: how to lay the Christmas table
How to lay the Christmas table so it doesn't end up red and green like everyone else's. A guide to lighting, colours, place settings and decorations you can use again...
Rug underlay: when do you need one?
A rug underlay keeps the rug in place, extends its lifespan and makes it softer to walk on. Find out when you need one, and which type suits your floor.
Table decorations: how to build the centre of the table
Table decorations are all about the centre of the table — light, height, colours and greenery. Get a simple formula that works for everyday life, Christmas, confirmations and weddings alike.
Easy houseplants for beginners
Don't have green fingers? These sturdy houseplants are hard to kill – and bring life to your home when paired with the right pot cover.
Which colours go together in your home?
Complementary, analogous or tone-on-tone? Get a simple guide to colour combinations that work well together – and how to use them in your home.
Which vase suits which flowers?
Tulips, roses, wildflowers or branches? Get a simple guide to matching the shape and height of your vase with your flowers, so your bouquet looks its best.
How to group vases beautifully
The rule of three, varying heights and a shared colour tone: get the simple styling tricks for grouping vases so they stand beautifully together as a whole.
