Affordable Style: Inns and Guesthouses of the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds, with its honey-coloured stone villages, rolling hills, and hedgerow-lined lanes, is one of England’s most beloved regions. While grand country houses and five-star spas dot the landscape, the true magic often lies in its smaller inns and guesthouses. Here, oak beams, roaring fireplaces, and gardens filled with roses provide an atmosphere that feelsContinue reading “Affordable Style: Inns and Guesthouses of the Cotswolds”

Robert Kime: The Quiet Master of English Decoration

In an age of flashy interiors and Instagram-ready spectacle, Robert Kime represented something else entirely: a philosophy of beauty that was subtle, timeless, and deeply humane. To his clients — among them King Charles III, the Duke of Beaufort, and generations of collectors and aesthetes — he was not just a decorator but a custodianContinue reading “Robert Kime: The Quiet Master of English Decoration”

V&A East Storehouse: A Backstage Pass to the World’s Great Collections

That old model is changing – and nowhere more boldly than at the V&A East Storehouse, which opened in May 2025 in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.