Wabi-sabi is the celebration of the imperfection. Given the very nature of the cabin – a humble timber-built 1930's structure – this felt like the most appropriate, sensitive and gentle approach to the interior design.

Interiors, Travel, The Nor–Folk, Norfolk, Water CabinFebruary 12, 2019Broads National Park, Minimalist, Norfolk Broads, Staycation, Wabi Sabi

The Renovation.

This short film visually documents our renovation of the Water Cabin, between June and November 2018.

Interiors, Travel, The Nor–FolkJanuary 22, 2019Cabin, Norfolk, Norfolk Broads, Renovation, Staycation

Rose tinted.

I had every intention to publish regular posts about the ongoing renovation, but as you can probably tell, this fell by the way side…

Interiors, Travel, The Nor–Folk, Water CabinDecember 20, 2018Broads National Park, Cabin, Norfolk Broads, Renovation, Staycation

Week 13. Going backwards to go forwards.

Over the last 13 weeks I’ve been documenting in still and moving images the progress of the work at the Water Cabin. My intention is to produce a short video showing the various stages of the build and the journey we've taken.

Love at first sight.

I was sat in the car, checking my emails on a shoot at Winterton beach, when the property particulars came through on my phone.

The Nor–FolkJune 13, 2018Cabin, Cedar, National Park, Norfolk, Norfolk Broads, Repps with Bastwick, Staycation, Tiny House

8 cities in 8 months – London.

If you put me on the spot, I’d have to say my favourite city is London. I was born just outside of East London, in Essex. School trips would often involve visits to London, one of my earliest memories was London Zoo. As I grew up, my dad and I would go and watch our beloved Spurs at White Hart Lane. I find London intoxicating. I love the hustle and bustle.

8 cities in 8 months – Sheffield (and surrounds).

Both Bobby and I had visited the Peak District as teenagers, but I’d never been to Sheffield. My best friend lives in Leeds, so I knew all too well about Sheffield’s creative scene and I was excited to explore the surrounding area as a family.

Travel, The Nor–FolkMarch 19, 2018Mercure Hotels, Peak District, Sheffield, Staycation, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Escape to the country.

I love my city. I love walking around it, bumping into my friends, enjoying good coffee and being busy. But, every now and then, an escape to the country to recharge and reconnect is, quite literally, a breath of fresh air.

Collaborations, Travel, The Nor–Folk, NorfolkFebruary 27, 2018Family Travel, Living Architecture, North Norfolk, Staycation

Porteous' Studio.

As a family, we’ve got a real thirst for wanderlust. And, for us, where we lay our hat, is just as important as the area we’re exploring.

Travel, The Nor–FolkFebruary 22, 2018Architect, Edinburgh, Family holiday, Porteous' Studio, Scotland, Staycation

8 cities in 8 months – Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is very special to me. I vividly remember my first arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station (by train). I'd always felt a strong sense of emotion seeing the imposing castle.

8 cities in 8 months – Cardiff.

Cardiff is our third break as part of our UK tour and our first Welsh city. Although we’d both been to Wales as children, Bobby and I had only ever explored the rural areas – this would be our first trip to the capital.

The best thing to spend on children is time.

We’ve long been admirers of the RIBA award-winning Shingle House in Dungeness. The beautiful combination of strong geometric architecture contrasting with the rugged Kent coastline creates a really arresting composition.

8 cities in 8 months – York & Wakefield.

The second city in our '8 cities in 8 months' tour was York. I’d heard York was similar in size and architecture to our home, Norwich. However, the reason we chose York was for their highly regarded Christmas market and festivities. We thought it would be a magical place to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary and get us in to the Christmas spirit.

8 cities in 8 months – Bristol.

Travel is a big part of what inspires and motivates Bobby and I. We’re observers and thinkers.

Collaborations, Travel, The Nor–FolkNovember 2, 2017Bristol, City Guide, Mercure Hotels, Staycation, Travel, UK city

Isle of Wight, Small is beautiful, Part 2.

No British family holiday is complete without visiting the local tourist attractions. I had the benefit, and inside knowledge, of having already visited several as a child, but I was curious to see how they'd changed over some twenty years!

Isle of Wight, Small is beautiful, Part 1.

Measuring 23 miles east to west and just over 13 north to south, the Isle of Wight is petite but, oh boy, it packs a punch with things to see and do.

Travel, The Nor–FolkAugust 15, 2017Compton Beach, IOW, Isle of Wight, Seaview, Shanklin, Staycation, Ventnor, Yarmouth

Staycation.

Eight years ago today, Bobby and I officially became an ‘item’. Traditionally, we’d celebrate our anniversary by exploring a new city (Barcelona, Amsterdam and Oslo to name a few). Enter into the frame Stanley (in 2013) and our anniversaries took on an entirely different look and feel. For the first few years, we stayed in Norwich and celebrated with a meal out. So, sticking to my new year’s resolution – to embrace life and enjoy more time as a family, we decided we’d opt for a staycation. So, when Bobby mentioned a friend had an Eco Barn in Winterton (our favourite Norfolk beach), our minds were made up.

Interiors, Travel, The Nor–FolkFebruary 13, 2017Barn, Eco, Family, Holiday, Norfolk, Staycation

Special Southwold.

After a roller coaster of a year, we couldn’t think of a better way to reflect upon on our adventures than a few days by the sea. In fact, it coincided with our fourth wedding anniversary, which made it even more special. And, when you throw Christmas in to the mix too, it had all the ingredients for a lovely few days.

Travel, The Nor–FolkJanuary 13, 2016Documentary photography, Family, Holiday, Southwold, Staycation, Suffolk