Autumn is my favourite season for hosting: the light softens, the evenings draw in and there’s something inherently cozy about sharing food when the world outside is cool and crisp. Recently I wanted to turn a neutrally styled dining table into an intimate supper for four that felt layered,...
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Lighting
When I design a multifunctional home office, lighting is always the detail I...
Home Decor
I love a weekend ritual: a quick, low-stakes refresh of the coffee table that...
Home Decor
I’ve spent weeks putting the Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach through its paces in a...
Lighting
Vaulted hallways can feel both dramatic and challenging. I love the sense of...
I love a layered tablescape because it feels like dressing a room for a special moment—each piece contributes texture, color and a bit of personality. When I style a table for four using Thukthaeshop’s mixed ceramics, I aim for harmony rather...
I love the drama of a vaulted ceiling and the sense of freedom an open-plan room brings. But I also know the challenge: how do you choose a pendant that feels proportionate, lights the space well and becomes an intentional part of the composition...
Why a small dining table deserves a standout centerpieceWhen space is limited, every object on your dining table has to pull its weight. I often remind myself — and my clients — that a memorable centerpiece on a small table should do three...
I moved into my first long-term rental with a blank, slightly scuffed bedroom wall and a tight budget. I wanted the space to feel like my own without repainting, patching every hole or buying a whole new furniture set. What changed everything for me...
I love the small, deliberate rituals that make a house feel thoughtfully curated. One of my favourite places to practice that is the coffee table — it’s a surface that balances function and display, where everyday life meets beautiful objects....
Hallways are the unsung heroes of a home — narrow corridors that connect rooms, catch first impressions, and often suffer from neglect. Over the years I’ve learned that you don’t need a full renovation to make a hallway feel intentional. With...
I love a well-set table — it immediately signals care, atmosphere and an invitation to linger. For me, the magic of an at-home dinner party often begins at the place setting. It’s where the practical meets the poetic: practical because every...
I moved into my first rental that had perfectly serviceable white walls, decent floors and a ceiling light that made everything feel flat and cold. I couldn’t rewire, and the landlord wasn’t keen on changes, but I still wanted a home that felt...
Setting a table feels to me like setting the mood for an evening — intimate dinners whisper, casual brunches laugh. Over the years I've learned that the right tableware does more than hold food: it frames the moment. Whether I'm hosting two close...
When I first started curating tableware for Thukthaeshop, I quickly realized that handcrafted ceramics are as much about story and touch as they are about function. I still remember the first time I held a small stoneware bowl from a studio in...