I rarely get a whole weekend off (boo hoo and cue morbid violin strings)! But it’s something I am working on changing. I thought it would be fun to list my favourite things to do in town as I happen to have it off from the coolest foodie places to eat to places to shop. FOOD Let’s start with food because weekend brunch is one of my most favourite ways to kick things off. Towpath Cafe This place flies very neatly under the radar. Located on the Haggerston bit of the canal, it re-opens in March having been closed from the end of...

I am so super excited to share with you guys my new bathroom. Its been 15 years in the planning can you believe!  Our bathroom was the first ever room  we tackled when we got the house, and it kind of just fell by the wayside. My style changed but the bathroom didn’t.    However last year with the kitchen being revamped I wanted this other very important room in the house to look equally as gorgeous. The biggest change and the one that has had the most impact was the wall finish which is Tadelakt. I’ve long admired the...

We are a little obsessed with greenery here at AA, especially our faux botanicals. Whether your pad is bijou or palatial you can turn it into a beautiful oasis by embracing all things green.    Whether that's crafting your own green area by filling pots with tumbling botanicals as I do on coffee tables and sideboards, or adding earthy textures like baskets and rugs: It breathes fresh life into a space. The biggest most game changing thing I did was paint my walls in one oF my most loved hues called Madison Grey - it has green-y undertones. I have it in my lower ground floor so the green...