It's always great to find a new place to eat that looks as gorgeous as the food tastes. A friend of mine invited me to have lunch with her at a tea room in Dulwich recently. She told me it was called ‘Le Chandelier’ and it has loads of beautiful vintage chandeliers hanging from the ceiling that you can buy. Now, I love a chandelier. I would have one in every room in my house if my husband would let me, so I was really looking forward to seeing how they made this work in a tea room.
When I arrived I was ama...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
May 8th, 2012
You may remember Ruth Clemens from the BBC’s first series of The Great British Bake off. She has just brought out her first cake decorating book ‘The Busy Girls Guide to Cake Decorating’ by David and Charles and it’s packed full of clever cake recipes and easy ways to get beautifully decorated cakes. She shares her simple tricks that make the cakes look top notch. What better reason than to bake some cute strawberries cookies than on a Bank Holiday Monday? Try the recipe here…
Vanilla sugar cook...
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
May 7th, 2012
Sometimes someone makes you an offer you just can’t refuse. Like last week when the people at design house JAB Anstoetz asked if I’d like to visit the showroom for a coffee, just around the corner from The Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour. It’s a hub for all interior stylists, designers and hommies in general.
I had heard of JAB of course. As a stylist I’m always on the look out for the next new look and as a result have seen various beautiful fabric swatches over the years to say the least. But, when I stepped into the JAB sh...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
April 25th, 2012
I’ve always wanted to create a bespoke desk in my home office. So, I recently bought two old iron Singer sewing machine table bases and painted them in a black Hammerite paint to disguise the rust. But that’s where I got stuck. You see, I’d been looking for the perfect shade of grey to paint the two-metre worktop that would be my desktop. I searched high and low but my hunt was in vain. That was however until I discovered Annie Sloan’s newest paint collection.
Annie Sloane has been painting for over 40 ye...
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
April 15th, 2012
If you like your food with a bit of extra hot flavour then Dan May’s new book The Red Hot Chilli Cookbook is a must. It’s packed full of clever hot - and not so hot - recipes, all made with different types of chilli. It includes Chilli chocolate chunk and ginger cookies, Thai beef noodle soup, amazing sauces, salsas and marinades as well as starters and main meals. Flicking through the book, this Whole Roast Salmon with Salsa Verde recipe caught my eye. Perfect for any family gathering on a su...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
March 15th, 2012
Want to bake something yummy for the weekend? Try this Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Raspberries recipe. It’s a chocoholics dream - all you need is a small slice and a cup of tea...bliss.
Bitterweet Chocolate Tart with Raspberries
Preparation time: 45 minutes plus chilling
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
200g (7oz) sweet shortcrust pastry
225g dark chocolate
150ml (1/4 pt) milk
100g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened
50g (2oz) caster sugar
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
March 9th, 2012
When it comes to wallpapering a boy’s bedroom the choices are pretty limited (unless you like cartoon cowboys, pirates or Ben 10!) This was the problem Victoria Cramsie faced when it was time to leave her 6-year-old twin son’s nursery themed bedroom behind. Not wanting to redecorate again in a couple of years she set about finding the perfect design, but with little luck. She wanted a classic yet iconic wallpaper with a hand-made look. Eventually she gave up and decided to design what she was looking fo...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
March 5th, 2012
Have you noticed the crocuses are starting to raise their little heads? Spring is definitely on its way and soon our homes will be full of the heady scent of beautiful flowers. If you’re looking for inspirational and original ways to display your blooms then look no further than floral artist Jane Packer’s latest book ‘At home with Flowers’ (Ryland Peters & Small: Photographs; Catherine Gratwicke).
I met Jane Packer, the world-renowned florist, at a flower arranging master class a few years back before her ...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
February 22nd, 2012
There’s something about retro style that brings a smile to my face - I’m not sure if it’s because it reminds me of my childhood or just that those classic shapes and styles are bang on trend right now. And I love the clever use of green and teal and mixes of brown and yellow that are gracing homewares. Ten years ago they would have looked dated and frumpy, but now they look modern and fresh. It’s easy to get the look right without completely redecorating...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
February 20th, 2012
Want to make a really loving gift this Valentine's Day? Then why not bake some Passion Fruit Macaroons. This delicious recipe was whipped up by the baking creatives at AGA - the moderate heat of the cast-iron baking oven is ideal for these deliciously trendy treats, but they’ll taste just as great from a gas or electric one too. Absolutely delicious, and there will be way too many for just one person to eat...or perhaps not!
Passion Fruit Macaroons recipe
Ingredients
(Makes 18 macaroo...
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
February 12th, 2012
