I had brunch with David Beckham and found out how he spruces up his coffee at home – it’s such a sophisticated hack

It turns out David Beckham can add another title onto his (already unwiedly) multi-hypenate title. Yep, it turns out as well as tending to his vegetable patch and keeping bees, he’s also a home barista. I sat down with the football-star-turned-lifestyle-icon and found out all about his go-to coffee orders (yes, there’s more than one) … Read more

Pottery Barn has finally launched in the UK, and their stunning autumnal collections couldn’t have come at a better time

If you’re a fan of Friends, then I know exactly what springs to your mind when I utter the words ‘Pottery Barn’, and I have good news if you’re a fan of both the classic sitcom and contemporary American style. Pottery Barn has just launched in the UK, and here’s proof it’s so much more … Read more

I’ve been using this heated throw every evening to avoid putting my central heating on, and it’s currently on sale

I’m not sure about you, but in my house, there’s an unwritten rule that says the central heating shouldn’t be turned on until October. However, this September, the evenings have been cold, and this week they’re set to get colder still. Luckily, I’ve found a solution that’s been keeping me cosy on the sofa and … Read more

IKEA’s £17 matchstick lamp is going viral – it’s one of the boldest and most playful floor lamps I’ve ever seen

An IKEA lamp in the shape of matchsticks was not on my 2025 bingo card – but that’s exactly what the retailer has given us with the just-released IKEA STRÅLA matchstick lamp. And it’s already going viral! You can always rely on IKEA for budget-friendly furniture and homeware, most of which is quite plain and … Read more

Our Place and Crocs (yep, Crocs!) have reimagined the cult Always Pan and Perfect Pot in a pretty new colourway

Cult cookware brand Our Place has launched the most unexpected collaboration of the year. They’ve teamed up with Crocs (yep, the Crocs you’re thinking of) and given the popular Always Pan and Perfect Pot a stunning butter yellow makeover You’ll probably be well aware of Our Place and its reputation for making some of the … Read more

William Morris homeware is everywhere right now – but these are the 4 best collections to shop right now

There’s something about September that feels like the new year, a fresh beginning, and in my book, that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your home. And if you were a little stuck for ideas, may I suggest William Morris? William Morris prints have been absolutely everywhere this year. I’ve lost count of the … Read more

I’ve never been brave enough to try pattern curtains until Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen dropped this truth bomb on me

TV presenter and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is famed for his bold and flamboyant home decor style, and if, like me, you’ve always wanted to be braver with your window dressing choices, then he has a few truth bombs that might finally help you take the plunge and go for that pattern you’ve been tempted … Read more

The White Company’s hyper-realistic Christmas tree sells out every year – it’s back in stock, but I guarantee it won’t be by November

It’s that time of the year again when the days get shorter, the weather grows colder, and Christmas shops start opening. Last week, The White Company soft-launched its Christmas shop, including the bestselling The White Company 7.5ft Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree which sells out every year. Yes, it might seem a little early to … Read more

I’m among the first to try out Lavazza’s new bean-to-cup coffee machine – here’s how a latte is made with this automatic offering

Last week, Lavazza launched its first-ever bean-to-cup coffee machine, the Assoluta. Intrigued by the promise that it could deliver barista-style results with the ease of a pod coffee machine, I was among the first in the UK to try out this new coffee machine. If you want to learn all about the features of this … Read more

XL Christmas bows sell out early every festive season – this year, they’re bigger, better, and selling fast

For the past two years, bows and bow motifs have been everywhere during Christmas – from tree decorations to festive tablescapes, it’s been all about the bows. And last year gave rise to the XL Christmas bow trend that’s only gotten more popular this year. The bigger the Christmas bow, the better – that’s the … Read more