English cottage christmas

'Tis the season to curl up and watch the now-classic Nancy Meyers rom-com 'The Holiday', and we've put together a guide to decorating your house as if you were Kate Winslet in the English countryside.

The insider take on shooting three houses in ‘summer’ and one at ‘Christmas’ in three days! Naomi Jones contacted me to say that the magazine article was go! She and her Photographer Rob Sanderson had magically transformed my home into a cosy Christmas cottage last year but sadly Dame La Aga was not playing ball,…

I love to use cloches in my home decor! And, today I'm here to give you some cloche ideas to use in your home this Christmas! WHAT IS A CLOCHE? So, what is a cloche? A cloche is a glass dome or bell shaped cover used to protect outdoor plants. But, these practical plant domes have been used for quite some time to display pretty pieces indoors. When you place something under a cloche or glass dome, it immediately gives it 'status' in your home decor! It's an invitation to come and see what's…

The guide to the English Countryside, featuring the best in where to stay (from manor house hotels to b&bs) and a guide to excellent restaurants

Well it’s mainly about the magazine shoot but lots of Christmas photos – ok? I wrote this blog last year when the glamorous magazine people came to shoot my house for a Christmas magazine feature. The English Home magazine Christmas edition FINALLY came out this week (I had to wait an ENTIRE year!!) so I…

Well, I have been trying and trying to get photos and I have to be honest…my house feels like a mess every day! With the kids home and trying to plan for 2021 business goals I just haven’t had the time to totally get the house right. So, I’ve snapped a few photos of our […]

Hello everyone, I prepared a cozy English Afternoon Tea for you to enjoy in our library. Biscuits,sugar cookies,haystacks and sticky date pudding for you. Tea with the glow of twinkling lights on the Christmas tree. I love this teapot with the English cottage on it. The curtains and the tablecloth look like English chintz. The tree and the fireplace add a cozy Englisg charm for me. I hope you have some time to enjoy a cozy English Afternoon Tea by the fire today! Today is Winter Solstice and…

A cozy Christmas candlelight magic mini house tour. Twinkling Christmas trees and flickering candles create a beautiful ambiance in the house.

As we head into Christmas weekend here are some images & creatives that stopped me in my scroll & put me in the Christmas spirit. I hope these images make you feel festive today as well & also give you some new creatives to follow as you scroll as well on social media. Merry Christmas from my scroll this week... homesong_market shared this beautiful classic Christmas moment that gave me all the cozy feels. Give me an antique Christmas tree vibe any day. Love this one from charleygreyantiques…