by Ali Griffiths | Dec 7, 2023
As the season changes to cooler days and longer nights there is a palpable shift in our energies, with attention turning to spending more time inside and creating a warm welcoming home. Cosy or cosiness is the closest English word to the concept of Hygge, a...
by Ali Griffiths | May 25, 2023
The ethos of biophilia is concerned with the human tendency to seek connection with nature. Recently is has been accelerated with a great awareness of environmental concerns and our experience of the pandemic lockdowns. Biophilia can guide our appreciation of colour,...
by Ali Griffiths | Mar 28, 2023
How can we shop more sustainably, reduce waste, and buy long-lasting pieces for the home? Digital connectivity has been one of the defining features of contemporary life this century. Whilst conferring huge practical benefits, what we explore to buy is increasingly...
by Ali Griffiths | May 2, 2022
To coincide with the participation by Derwent House in Oxfordshire Artweeks, we take a look at how to go about choosing pieces of art and craft for our homes to enhance our interiors whilst ensuring a cohesive yet personal living space. Combining new or well-loved...
by Ali Griffiths | Oct 13, 2021
‘Around a table with family, friends and good food – we never grow old’ This autumn, Derwent House is hosting Table Manners – a buying exhibition of all manner of tables – dining, console, desk, coffee and lamp – ranging from the classical to the...
