How to create storage everywhere by Interior Your Home’s Chrysoula Sofitsi
10 ways to…create an attractive home office
A few years ago only the rather grand could lay claim to having a study in their lovely home. Nowadays, I’d bet on it being a scant few who don’t have some sort of home office – whether it’s a console in the living room, or a stolen corner of the bedroom.
Stying guru Sylvia Oakley of Villeroy & Boch and her tips for relaxed dining
When it comes to relaxed entertaining, the finishing touches make all the difference. Long wooden tables are a big trend this season, designed to give you hours of enjoyment over breakfast, lunch and dinner and last you a lifetime. ACHICA Living chats to Villeroy & Boch’s styling guru Sylvia Oakley to get her top tips for laying the table this spring…
10 ways to make your home a comfort zone
Bronte Throws on how to care for your sumptuous woollens (and yes, it helps not to leave them hanging around in a tree)
Today ACHICA Living is coveting Bronte's range of fine woollen throws. Wonderful photo from Bronte (above) isn't it , but don't you just hate it when your scarf gets trapped in a tree? I wonder who had to climb the tree to get this money shot - that would have been a fun photoshoot. Bronte really is a gorgeous brand - as well as selling sumptuous woollen throws and cushions, Bronte has a fascinating history and this year it celebrates its 175th anniversary. The company is owned by Abraham Moon and Sons, a woollen mill ...View more
Top 10 ways to unwind by NEOM founder Nicola Elliott
Have you had the pleasure of NEOM yet? Its range of organic home and body products is pure indulgence, with fans including Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow. To find out what all the fuss is about, ACHICA Living felt it was necessary to do some 'research' (notably sitting back and chilling out with NEOM's luxury products), and now we certainly understand.
The ethos of NEOM's sensuous range is that beauty should be about spoiling yourself, with gorgeous scents and indulgence. We hear that. To fi...View more
New Year’s resolution suggestion number 1: Try a cookery class
Have you compiled any New Year's resolutions? This year, instead of my usual 'ditch the Krispy Kremes and get thee to a gym' resolutions, I've decided to set some goals that actually might be achievable and fun. I've always wanted to improve my cookery 'skills' and something that has intrigued me in recent years is the trend for group cookery classes.
Have you noticed the wave of cookery schools popping up around the UK? View more
How to make a Christmas stocking
Hang out these beautifully embroidered stockings on Christmas Eve to make one of the best-loved Christmas traditions even more special. Make one for each member of the family—they're sure to be treasured for years to come. These instructions are for the Christmas tree design.
Materials (to make one stocking)
Piece of felt or boiled wool, approx. 211⁄4 x 231⁄2 in. (54 x 60cm) Piece of contrasting felt, 91⁄2 x 63⁄4 in...View moreGarden style: try this gorgeous autumn berry basket recipe
Autumn is a fantastic time of year in the garden, with trees and shrubs firing up to create sizzling leafy displays of orange, red and gold, and a range of sumptuous berries sparkling like jewels in the sun. It’s also the perfect time to plant bulbs, including daffodils, grape hyacinths and crocuses, which will flower next spring. This week I’ve been planting bulbs in baskets, together with some other beautiful plants that will look great now, and throughout the winter and into sp...View more
How to find the ideal mattress: First, snooze for research purposes
So you've got your bed linen sorted (if not, then check out the beautiful Belledorm range at ACHICA today). But, have you ever wondered how your bed is actually made? Or, if you’re looking to buy a new mattress what best features should you look for? To find out how the experts do it, I took a trip to the Vi-Spring factory to see the beds being made. Creator of fine luxury handmade beds, Vi-Sprin...View more
