Retro Interior Design

A Secret Garden

Who else’s favorite childhood book was The Secret Garden? If you’re not familiar with it, it’s the story of an enchanting hidden garden with archways covered in wisteria and jasmine, winding pathways leading to ironwork seating, planters that are spilling over with greenery, and magical flower be...

by Sam Johnson - 3 months ago

22 Things you Must Do in Dubai

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn + Dubai is a city of contrasts – from the tranquility of the desert to the hustle of the city, there’s so much to see a...

Lifestyle / by Sam Johnson - 3 months ago

PAD PEEK: Ron Goh

Have you ever wondered what the home of a digital designer and self-proclaimed plant addict might look like? Well wonder no more, jungalistas… it looks like straight up HEAVEN! We know because we w...

Retro Interior Design / by Sam Johnson - 3 months ago

Retro Fashion

Retro Fashion

Birthday Celebrations at Sorella Clapham

Waking up on my birthday looked a little something like this… Champagne for breakfast, pastries from the local patisserie and a newspaper in bed. Happy birthday to me! Every year I vary as to whether I want to do something big or just a small celebration for my birthday, and this year I opted for a...

by Sam Johnson - 3 months ago

Retro Interior Design

Retro Interior Design

Plant-o-Pedia: Bird of Paradise

The Bird of Paradise is a stunning tropical plant that makes a major statement, but it also suffers from a bit of an identity crisis! Often confused with a banana plant or palm tree, there are several types of Bird of Paradise, or Strelitzia, that are commonly used in landscaping in warmer climat...

by Sam Johnson - 3 months ago

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Let me introduce you to Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai

Whenever I tell people about our incredible family holiday to Dubai I tell them all about our time at Dubai Parks and Resorts. But whenever I tell them about this incredible adventureland packed with rides and attractions, thrills and excitement I’m usually met with a blank look. ‘Dubai Parks and...

by Sam Johnson - 3 months ago