If you're heading to the South of France this year, here are a few places you may like to consider staying.LA PAVILLON DE GALONGarden lovers will be in horticultural heaven at this lovely place (above), which is a garden disguised as a guesthouse. Owned and restored by French photographer Guy Hervais...
Life, Death, and the In Between
I removed this post and put it to one side, as I wasn't sure it was my story to tell. But the Women's Weekly magazine has just published a lovely tribute to Caroline Roessler here – link.Hindsight is a curious thing, isn't it? Often, it's only when we looked back on life that we realise how lucky...
The Return of Paint, Colour & Art
One of the most noticeable things about London during this recent trip was the way art has come to the forefront of society. People seem to be passionate about painting again. And drawing. And watercolours. And even fabrics and craft. In fact, just about any form of art you care to name was being showcased...
The Garden Museum of London
Several friends had suggested The Garden Museum wasn't worth seeing. "There's not a lot to it, other than some antique tools and old photos, a garden bookshop, a parterre garden and a cute cafe," said one. Well, that sounded just perfect to me. So, against this advice, I headed to the Garden Museum...
An Extraordinary Orchid Garden
Some readers may be weary of seeing gardens, but I'd like to show you one more before finishing this garden series. It's an extraordinary garden known as the Orchid Garden, and it's tucked away within the Singapore Botanic Gardens.Many people I know have visited this place on stopovers but I'd...
David Austin, Cecil Beaton & England in Summer...
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry JamesHere are a few sunny snaps from a glorious, garden-filled week in the English countryside – and a few places to put on your Travel List if you plan to come here this...
