Few symbols of the season are as instantly recognisable as the Christmas tree. Whether crowned with an angel, dripping in glass baubles, or pared back with candles and citrus, the tree has become a universal emblem of winter celebration. Yet its story is as layered as its branches — a tale of pagan ritual, royalContinue reading “The Christmas Tree Through Time”
Category Archives: Monthly Picks
Christmas in Literature: The Season on the Page
Some of our strongest images of Christmas do not come from memory or ritual, but from books. From the glowing hearths of Dickensian London to the snowy Welsh villages of Dylan Thomas, writers have long used Christmas as both backdrop and metaphor. On the page, the season becomes not just a holiday, but a prismContinue reading “Christmas in Literature: The Season on the Page”
The Golden Age of Christmas Cards
Before Instagram posts and glossy adverts, the Christmas card was the medium through which the season’s spirit was captured and shared. Sent across continents and tucked into mantelpieces, these small works of art carried not only festive greetings but also the design sensibilities of their age. Today, they remain symbols of both tradition and creativityContinue reading “The Golden Age of Christmas Cards”
The Art of the Christmas Table
Every December, the table becomes more than a place to dine — it becomes a stage. It is where families gather, where traditions converge, and where the season’s beauty is distilled into linens, glassware, and candlelight. The art of the Christmas table is timeless: part ritual, part design, and part theatre. From Banquet to IntimacyContinue reading “The Art of the Christmas Table”
Monthly Picks: Basquiat & Warhol
Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat defined an era — one with cool Pop detachment, the other with raw, urgent expression. Together, their collaborations became some of the most talked-about canvases of the 1980s, while their solo works continue to shape the art world today. We’ve curated a selection of films, documentaries, and books that captureContinue reading “Monthly Picks: Basquiat & Warhol”
Monthly Picks: The Track Star Podcast
Why You Should Be Listening to The Track Star Podcast If you love music, stories behind songs, or simply want a podcast that blends insight with entertainment, The Track Star Podcast deserves a place in your rotation. I listen to it religiously. I learn something new about music every week, and it has opened myContinue reading “Monthly Picks: The Track Star Podcast”
Monthly Picks: Bunny Mellon
Rachel “Bunny” Mellon lived by a philosophy that true elegance whispers rather than shouts. Heiress, gardener, tastemaker, and the designer of the White House Rose Garden, she defined an aesthetic of understatement that still inspires today. We’ve curated a special selection in our Amazon shop celebrating Mellon’s world — from beautifully illustrated books on herContinue reading “Monthly Picks: Bunny Mellon”
Monthly Picks: Alexander Payne on Film
Sharp satire, tender humanism, and the poetry of the ordinary — Alexander Payne’s films capture the contradictions of American life with unmatched wit and empathy. From the audacious debut Citizen Ruth to the bittersweet humor of Sideways and the quiet grace of The Holdovers, his work has become essential viewing for anyone who cares aboutContinue reading “Monthly Picks: Alexander Payne on Film”
Monthly Picks: Platonic on Apple TV+
Sometimes what we crave is simple: comfort, laughter, and the easy charm of great chemistry on screen. Platonic, the comedy series starring utterly lovable Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, delivers exactly that. Over two seasons now streaming, the show explores the rekindled friendship between two former college besties navigating midlife, with all its absurdities, compromises,Continue reading “Monthly Picks: Platonic on Apple TV+”
Monthly Pick: Bella Freud
Bella Freud has turned cultural references into a signature language of style. Her brand translates literature, music, and film into witty, wearable, and collectible design. The cult Ginsberg is God jumper — first created in collaboration with Laura Bailey — immortalised Beat Generation cool in soft merino wool. The Fairytale of New York ashtray borrowsContinue reading “Monthly Pick: Bella Freud”
My World of Interiors 