Meet Sara D'Souza

Content Producer

Sara is a writer with a particular love of biophilic interior design, paint and handcrafts. She spends her spare time trawling flea markets and wild swimming and runs a ceramics business Part Time Potter. Follow her on Instagram at @part_timepotter.

Mix your rattan with bright colours with this Oliver Bonas set of drawers with orange tassels

Rattan revival: quirky pieces to have in your home

July 24, 2024 1:41 pm

Shedding its connotations of the elaborate rattan pieces of the Victorian era or the boho chic of the 60s and 70s, check out rattan's modern revival and these quirky pieces to incorporate into your home...

Consider your planting scheme and what colours will work well together

How to plant the perfect border

July 17, 2024 11:11 am

Whatever style border you go for, whether you're looking for pure aesthetic appeal or to bring biodiversity to your garden, or a mixture of both, here's how to plant the perfect border...

Exterior decorating ideas to add value to your home

July 3, 2024 1:23 pm

First impressions matter. Our exterior decorating ideas range from updating your house number, replacing fence panels to adding a side return...

You can grow and use edible flowers on your cakes to match your tableware

Showstopper summer dessert ideas for the perfect garden party

July 1, 2024 9:58 pm

Now summer is here, it's garden parties at the ready and a range of showstopper summer dessert ideas for inspiration...

Make your picnics more fun with a range of fresh new tableware

The perfect new summer home accessories

June 6, 2024 1:30 pm

From table linens inspired by the Azure waters of Maltese salt pans to hand-woven rainbow jute rugs, these summer home accessories will lift your mood....

Raised veg planters are the ideal way of creating a kitchen garden

Start a kitchen garden – with inspiration from Chelsea Flower Show

May 29, 2024 8:40 am

Growing your own produce in your kitchen garden is is cost-effective, environmentally-friendly and can bring stress-relief and satisfaction....

Limewashed walls and brickwork with a cream DFS sofa

How to incorporate limewash into your home

May 24, 2024 8:47 am

Use this modern take on an ancient classic decorating technique to create warm, textured interiors...

Palms are one of the best bathroom houseplants

Best bathroom houseplants for your home

May 16, 2024 10:53 am

These beautiful bathroom houseplants can survive lower light levels, appreciate a humid environment and bring an element of biophilic design to your space...