4 Modernist house museums to visit in London
Looking for modernist houses in London to visit? Here are 4 interesting modern homes for an architecture day out in London. From the Postmodern Cosmic House in Notting Hill to the Art Deco Eltham Palace, be sure to check out these modern house museums.
The best shops in Florence, Italy
The best shopping in Florence, including the most beautiful shopfronts, artisan shops, and ornate flagship stores in Firenze.
Springtime in Somerset: a weekend getaway from London
A charming weekend trip to Frome, Somerset. Visiting the Frome Independent, beautiful Iford Manor gardens, and the city of Wells.
Wisteria walks in London
While there is a lot of beautiful wisteria donning the houses in Kensington and Chelsea, my favourite places in London for wisteria walks are a little bit quieter. Here are my four favourite wisteria walking routes in South West London.
A garden for all seasons: tulips and dahlias at Dunsborough Park in Surrey
Whether it’s tulips in April or dahlias in September, Dunsborough Park in Surrey is a garden that is stunning in all seasons. Only open to the public a few times a year, it is a perfect day trip near to London that celebrates beautiful spring and autumn gardening.
Quirky, characterful house museums in London
From artists to writers, designers to collectors, London's house museums are brimming with character and charm. This guide is dedicated to the small, quirky, characterful homes—often filled with the spirit of the resident. Here are some of the best London house museums full of individuality.
A Day Trip to Ravenna's Mosaics: Exploring Italy's Hidden Byzantine Gem from Bologna or Florence
The series of Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna is one of the most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Visiting the mosaics in Ravenna is a doable day trip from Florence or Bologna and the jewel-box churches can’t be missed. This is a full guide to visiting Ravenna’s mosaics, including history and food recommendations in the town.
Visiting the enchanting Arundel Castle Tulip Festival
The annual Arundel Castle tulip festival is a delightful springtime garden experience not to be missed. The thousands of tulips in bloom create a picturesque landscape against the castle that is truly special. Even better, Arundel Castle is easy to reach from London by train, making the tulip festival a perfect day trip from London. Read more for a guide to South East England’s most beautiful tulip garden.
London bars with the most aesthetic interior design
A roundup of the most beautiful interior design bars in London, including Scott’s Richmond, Red Room at The Connaught, Lyaness, Zetter Townhouse, and more. From timeless, elegant interiors to sleek contemporary design, these bars are the best backdrops for a night out in London.
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and the Liberation of Figurative Painting
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s current show at the Tate Britain is the best show I’ve seen in a long time. It is because it is transcendent, and liberating, in the way her painting captures the Black figure and in the beauty of her painting technique.