Shona's Style Stories
How to Design a Luxe Seating Area
01.02.2026
Designing a seating area with a luxe feel is less about excess and more about intention. Balance, restraint, and elevated detail create spaces that feel refined without ever feeling showy. True luxury invites comfort while quietly communicating confidence. It begins with proportion. Seating should be scaled to the room, allowing each piece to feel generous without overwhelming the space. A well-sized sofa, paired with thoughtfully chosen accent chairs, immediately establishes a composed and polished foundation. Never choose 'matchy matchy' sofas and chairs!
Styling with Stems or Branches for an elevated look
27.01.2026
I'm often asked why I'm regularly in the garden or on walkabouts foraging for stems and branches! Well partly because I love gardening, spending time in nature and walking the dogs, but also because I love the look of simple architectural shapes and seasonal stems rather than over styled faux or non-seasonal blooms. A restrained seasonal look elevates a space, keeps us grounded and connected with our outdoor space and the time of year plus foraged stems have the added benefits of being of being both free and sustainable too.
Living Beautifully everyday
06.11.2025
Living beautifully for me is about everyday living that brings you joy from your surroundings and sense of home. Whether it's about stylish storage to make the school run easier; collecting versatile pieces that have multi uses to save space; finding design led pieces to become your own heirloom pieces; creating zones to make the most of your spaces or using texture, layering and iconic lines and form to create your very own haven.
Shhhh .... Secrets of a Stylish Home
29.10.2025
I’m often asked about how to create an effortlessly stylish and cohesive scheme without simply starting from scratch and for me this is the joy of interior design and the ethos behind my new brand.My husband jokingly calls me a hoarder but in an age where our sense of home has never been more important or precious and sustainability is key, then the skill of creating a beautiful home by carefully bringing together disparate eras, styles, treasures and objet d’art with specifically curated pieces is exactly what creates a stylish and sustainable 21st century home