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.

Slowing living in Île de Ré.

Île de Ré is a special place. An Atlantic island, off the south west coast of France, it is just 30km long and accessed by a sweeping bridge.

My gear.

Whilst I have a fixed base in the city, being a photographer means, quite literally, the world is my studio.

Collaborations, The Nor–FolkJune 22, 2018Horizn Studios, Minimalist, Norwich, Photographer, Studio

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

Drawing inspiration – Clerkenwell Design Week 2018.

I love East London, it feels like home. It really comes alive and is awash of colour during Clerkenwell Design Week.

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.

Laid-back Lisbon, a foodie’s paradise.

I certainly don’t make any attempt to hide how much I love Portugal. It’s a great country. As a family, we’ve stayed in a city and at the coast and loved them both. If I had to put my finger on exactly what it is I love, it's how laid-back life is. The Portuguese are warm, friendly and relaxed. They also happen to have a vibrant and exciting food scene…

Stanley's studio.

Stanley turned 5 in March and, as a little boy emerges, I wave goodbye to the pre-schooler and his associated toys. In his place, I welcome in a curious little boy with a huge appetite for learning...

Interiors, The Nor–FolkApril 16, 2018Ikea, Interiors, Playroom, Simplicity, Studio, Wabi Sabi

Casa La Siesta – Andalusia.

Our first family visit to Spain was when Stanley was just two years old and we stayed in the north. We loved the food, weather, beaches and how welcoming the locals were to us as a family. For an Easter break, we decided to explore a new region, this time Andalusia in the south. I’d seen a feature in Cereal Magazine on Vejer de la Frontera and the town looked beautiful...

Mood enhancers – light and sound.

We’d coveted our apartment for several years before it came on the market and we finally had the chance to buy it. We fell in love with the light. Our apartment is one of seven penthouses in a converted factory – our space, specifically, was the drawing rooms.

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

My muse.

It’s fair to say that becoming a mother has been a life-changing experience and I don’t just mean in the obvious ways. Stanley soon became my muse – I’d spend hours photographing him and documenting his life. It’s really where my passion for photography started.

Collaborations, The Nor–FolkFebruary 16, 2018Instant film, Lomography, Norwich, Photographer, Portraits, Portraiture

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.

Working smarter not harder – 6 steps.

Here are the 6 ways I intend on making 2018 the most productive year yet.

Business, The Nor–FolkJanuary 22, 2018Motivation, Productivity, Simplicity, Travel, Wellbeing

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.