What is the perfect environment when you are blind? I have central vision through my right eye but that only allows me to see things I’m …
Kindness: The Value Of Community
So much had changed in my life. I have lots of really nice things here that have all come from the kindness of other people. This home is a symbol of a new beginning. And I am very grateful for it.
Art In All Its Shapes and Forms
Art is in all our lives. In all its shapes and forms art stimulates and inspires us. Art connects us to places, experiences and people. …
The Everyday Is A Time And A Place
Everyday life… We had no idea what was coming down the line….. …That a global pandemic would keep us locked up in our homes putting …
Ireland to New Zealand, and back again
Because I have lived in so many places, I have been thinking about what is a ‘home’ – as opposed to a space you live …
Irrational Humans Living In Strange Times
Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful _ William Morris We ditch things and …
Homes For Life, And A Lifetime
My garden backs onto sheltered homes – designed for people over 55. These compact, purpose-built bungalow homes each have with their own front door and …
Energy Costs – The Bleak Reality
News this week, that the UK government has (finally) recognised the need to help people with their energy bills is welcome indeed. The governor of the Bank of England states: …
Masters Of Interior Design? I Don’t Think So!
BBC’s Masters of Interior Design is yet another quick fix, staples, glue, centrepiece, wow factor, TV game show. Anyone watching this show will think interior design is about …
It’s Basically A House on A Boat
I have been living on this boat since September. Essentially, it’s a long corridor. It’s 45 ft and as wide as my hand span – 6 …