We know The Queen was born in her maternal grandparent’s Mayfair townhouse, which is now lost to history, but the London home The Queen grew up in has largely been forgotten. Here is a look inside 145 Piccadilly – The Queen’s Childhood Home:
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British Manor House – Tintinhull House
At the southern boarder of Somerset proudly stands Tintinhull House; a 17th century British Manor House surrounded by extraordinary gardens. The former farmhouse is now owned and operated by the National Trust who open the property out to the public on selected days throughout the summer. Here is a closer look at the stunning Grade …
Grand Millennial Aesthetic
As part of a new series looking into different aesthetics, this post explores the ‘Grand Millennial aesthetic’; an interior design trend combining the traditional comforts of Granny Chic with contemporary colours and prints. This deep dive looks at its origins, its key components and its presence in popular culture, including how you can get the …
English Cottages
It’s an aesthetic known the world over, from the idyllic scenes in Agatha Christie or G.K. Chesterton novels to the kitsch vibes in China’s Thames Town – a whole town built to replicate England’s charming village homes. English cottages elicit a calming and familiar feeling paired with beautiful architecture and cheery gardens. Here is a …
The Queen’s Private Apartment at Windsor Castle
Though the gardens and state rooms at Windsor Castle are open to the public throughout the year, there are entire sections of the estate never seen by the public, one such area is The Queen’s private apartment at Windsor Castle. This post takes a look at the various peeks of the space given to the …
Wildmoor: Jackie Kennedy’s First Home
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis had a long history with residential properties, from a well-heeled duplex on Park Avenue to sprawling estates in Virginia and, of course, the White House. But it all started in 1929 at Wildmoor. Here is a look at Jackie Kennedy’s first home:
Inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home
To mark the heir apparent’s 70th birthday, and thus the longest-serving regent-in-waiting, Google streetview offered a tour inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home in London. Though visitors can view the gardens of Clarence House each year, the interior is usually off-limits to tourists, however, in celebration of the Duke of Cornwall’s 70th-year guests were permitted …
Garden Goals; floral borders
If you’re looking for gardening inspiration, there is nothing like a wander around a typical English village where garden goals are at their zenith in the early summer months. Tall foxgloves, bushy lavender and strategically trimmed boxwoods all play key roles in creating envy-inducing floral borders. Here’s a closer look at some typical English floral …
Pretty Places: Walney Island, Cumbria
Taking a route less travelled, this post takes a look at Walney Island off Cumbria’s Lake District Peninsular, a lesser-known but undeniably charming destination complete with quaint cottages, expansive beaches, historic ruins and ample wildlife:
Pretty Places: Visit Styal, Cheshire
As spring is in full swing and summer just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to resume our series of Pretty Places to visit around the UK. If you’re looking for an outdoor day packed with heritage attractions and bucolic charm, the pretty village of Style in Cheshire could be just the ticket. From …
Inside The Royal Lodge in Windsor Park
Continuing our Royal Residences series, this post takes a look inside the Royal Lodge in Windsor Park – currently home to The Duke of York, and formerly the childhood home of The Queen. From it’s lush acres of land and gardens to its plush interiors, here’s a exploration of the vast home known as “The …
Idyllic Scenes: Festive Village House
This beautiful period property is decked out in festive regalia, marking this year’s platinum jubilee for Britain’s longest reigning monarch and this weekend’s official birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. Here’s a closer look at this festive village house and the elements contributing to the idyllic scene: