Schnauzers (Can I introduce you to my dog, August? Meet him here.., click here), citrus trees in large zinc pots / dark bed linen as an antidote to white / padded bedheads with zero fuss / Belgian linen / tom dixon’s work / sister parish’s decorating ethos / muriel brandolini’s abuse of colour / foxed (desilvered) mirror / oversized peonies / fancy cutlery for everyday / horse’s breath/ the silk rolled edging of hermes scarves / klein blue as a highlight colour / ivy / the concept of a craft room / eiderdowns / castleandthings‘ heartfelt embroidery / feature walls made out of shopping bags and pea green / wooden boards / coffee in all its forms esp affogatto from fratelli paradiso / hidden televisions / pimped up bathrooms / bentwood chairs / secret storage / random acts of kindess / fresh eggs / the architectural debate