Storage boxes never looked so good and never came in so handy. The latest designs from Orla Kiely include these Multi Abacus Flower boxes and Multi Stem boxes, which are ideal for storing shoes, utility bills, children's toy and other household bits and bobs. Or do what my friend does and keep an open box by the door, filled with socks and slippers, so when someone comes to visit sh...View more
Chintz has a lot to answer for. It single-handedly ruined floral prints as if it was some sort of industrial weedkiller instead of a pretty daisy design. Suddenly florals looked fussy, old fashioned and like something you might find in the back of Granny’s bureau. But then teatime made a comeback, and all those old tea sets nestling, well, in the back o...View more
Dreaming about a little getaway by the sea? I am. And so I asked award-winning travel and holiday specialist Original Travel to pick April's holiday hot spot. This time, it's sunny Sicily...
‘Great destination, pity about the hotels’ would have been an apt way to describe Sicily, the Mediterranean’s largest island, until recently. But things are changing fast. Rocco Forte â...View more
An old tin clock from the 1930s, which was found in a Paris flea market, has been the inspiration for many of Roger Lascelles' vintage clock designs. These clocks are 20% 'rusty' and 100% charming. Founder Roger started out as an antiques dealer specialising in clocks, most of which were being exported to America and never likely to return to the UK. In 1986, this prompted Roger t...View more
ACHICA Living has been about town this week setting its sights and senses on a cheeky cocktail, or two, at The Botanist restaurant. Based in London’s Sloane Square, this beautiful restaurant is worth the visit if not for the charming décor alone. The restaurant is named after Sir Hans Sloane, the pioneering naturalist and Chelsea Physic Garden benefactor, and the interior pays homage to the great master w...View more
Find refreshing ideas for your home and garden at this year’s Country Living Magazine Spring Fair (Business Design Centre, Islington, London, from 23 – 27 March 2011). Savour fine food, home styling, skilled craftsmanship and expert demonstrations from some of the UK’s leading artisans. And ACHICA Living has ten pairs o...View more
Emily Peck
Emily is the Founding Editor of the blog. Her experience includes writing and styling for Grand Designs, Stuff, Real Homes, Ideal Home, Woman&Home, Wired UK, C4 and the BBC.
Pip McCormac
Guest Editor Pip is the Commissioning Lifestyle Editor for The Sunday Times Style magazine. He's also written for Stylist, Elle Decoration and StyleJunkee.
Emma Morton Turner
Guest Editor Emma has written and styled for Woman&Home, Style At Home, Feel Good Food, Woman and Ideal Home to name a few. She's also fab at making stunning cakes!
David Nicholls
Guest Editor David holds the position of Design Editor at Telegraph Magazine, sourcing stunning homes around the world and reporting back with the best designs from high street to high end.
Zia Allaway
Guest Editor Zia is a gardening expert, author of books including How to Grow Practically Everything and editor of Beautiful Gardens magazine. She also contributes to Homes and Gardens and The Garden Design Journal.
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