On a recent trip to Hampstead I was determined to visit the tiny shop Maud & Mabel. Tucked away in the antiques emporium is this little gem of a shop full of the finds of Karen Whiteley. Karen has an excellent eye and has gathered a collection of home wares and accessories that all go together perfectly, a limited colour palette of natural hues combined with the occasional blue all conspire to give a lovely, calm and serene atmosphere. Perfect pottery sits alongside vintage treasures and hand carved wooden chopping boards and spoons. If you’re in the area it’s well worth a visit.
Every home needs an organised landing point on entry, a place for the bags to go, the coats to get hung and shoes to be shelved. This one is one of my favourites, by the genius Kathryn Tyler. I love the inclusion of a chalkboard, perfect to remind yourself of things as you walk out of the door.
Things have been a bit quiet on the blogging front because I’ve been away, luxuriating in the delights of Abu Dhabi. What an incredible, diverse and inspiring place, from the skyscrapers to the white sand beaches, at once opulent and minimalist, glamourous and refined.
