More Sustainable Interiors

Secondhand furniture

Sustainable Interior Design. It’s the hot topic of the moment and I’ve been thinking about it a lot recently. I’ve also been putting some of my ideas into practice. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions. Use what you have The most sustainable thing we can do is use what we have for longer. When […]

Warmer Windows

Old window

As autumn approaches so does the perennial problem for many listed and period property owners. How can we keep warm this winter? Can we be more energy efficient? What can we do about draughts? Are there any energy-saving measures we can use? In summary, how can we deal with the lack of double glazing? The […]

It’s Curtains

Fabric

The engaging – and eccentric – Phyllis the curtain lady has been round again. I found her via the local parish magazine. She’s of advanced years, always beautifully turned out and with her silent husband, Ted, in tow. He’s the driver.Phyllis has done amazing things with the curtains from my previous house, making two pairs […]