August 11, 2020
Building a dream home in Dorset
Pioneering designer Pete Samson built his own dream home right by the sea in Dorset, going the extra marine mile to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible while providing a fabulous base for…
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Designs & Interiors
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July 3, 2020
Inspired by the coast: Coastal Ceramics
Cornwall artist Catherine Lucktaylor finds inspiration in the colour of the sea, local cliffs and coastal wildflowers to create ceramics using the ancient Japanese technique of raku. WORDS Lisa Buckland The eureka moment for potter…
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July 2, 2020
INSPIRED BY THE COAST: SHOAL SCULPTURES
Designed and made by Dominic and Frances Bromley, variations of the light sculpture Shoal add drama and piscine style to interiors around the coast. Words CAROLINE WHEATER When Jill Stein, co-owner of The Seafood Restaurant…
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June 24, 2020
Finding Freedom: Pengelly Retreat
Ruth Milligan and Jim Watkins took a huge leap of faith when they relocated from Oxfordshire to Cornwall and started a new life offering a magical retreat in nature for those who want to escape…
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June 5, 2019
A beautiful coastal cottage renovation
Joe and Emily Reilly left London to set up an architecture and interior design business in the coastal village of St Agnes in Cornwall – renovating their own cottage along the way. WORDS ALICE WRIGHT,…
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May 15, 2019
The new nautical: coastal homeware we love
Inspired by the seabirds and boats that flit around the South Devon coastline, Bert Fowler brings a fresh look to his marine-themed homeware range dreamed up in his design studio, perched high above Torquay harbour.…
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March 10, 2019
North Cornwall: The call of the sea
Amanda and Graham Inglis have re-imagined a North Cornwall property to create the holiday home of their dreams, giving them a base from which to surf, swim and explore the coast with their family
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December 24, 2018
Cornish artist Susie Ray: addicted to the coast
Susie has found the perfect balance of salty sea air, treasure hunting along the strandline and unleashing her creativity as she takes her design business in a new direction
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December 24, 2018
Neil Stuke’s renovation by the sea
Born and raised in Deal on the Kent coast, actor Neil Stuke has renovated a Georgian property in the town to reveal its historic character and create a stylish bolthole by the sea
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August 16, 2017
Discover an arty garden and café on the East Sussex coast
Upon moving to the East Sussex coast, Geoff Stonebanks created Driftwood – a coastal garden full of innovative planting and original artworks – where he serves delicious tea and cake. Words: Alex Reece. Photographs: Paul…
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January 27, 2017
Living the St Ives Artistic Lifestyle
How creative couple Debra Hepburn and Julian Whitehead breathed new life into a neglected Regency property – once a party house for St Ives artists – overlooking the Cornish coast. Words: Nicola Smith. Photographs: Paul…
