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Bonfire Night treats
For those of you who are planning on serving a Firework Night banquet to friends and family this week, we’ve put a collection of Bonfire Night recipes together that will...
Skulls, jewels and spellbinding flavours: Diggle Chocolates
A Cordon Bleu-trained chocolatier based in London, Philippa Diggle of Diggle Chocolates creates beautiful artisan truffles. By cleverly combining magical flavours with bewitching designs, Philippa’s chocolates make you feel utterly...
All creatures great and small: Emma O’Brennan-Pizer from Wilful Ink
The brilliant designer behind vibrant British company Wilful Ink talks to us about her creative processes and how she became the master of all things quirky. Inspired by unusual creatures...
Garden lighting tips from Andrew Fisher Tomlin
You can still enjoy your garden through the dark winter months with the help of a cleverly designed lighting scheme. We speak to garden designer and RHS Gold Medal winner...
Your autumn garden room maintenance check list
How much maintenance does an orangery or garden room need to keep it looking as good as new? We say that a little bit of care and effort on a...
Client Testimonial: Spacious, L-shaped orangery in the suburbs
From time to time we ask our customers to write for our blog. Here’s Mrs E on how her orangery has transformed their downstairs space.
Agnes’ gluten free chocolate brownies
Westbury's very own star baker shares her sumptuous gluten free brownie recipe with us - just in time to get a few practice runs in ready for National Baking Week.
The Antique Emporium of Pimlico – Jamb
Known for his passion for old curiosities, eclectic treasures and Palladian architecture, Jamb’s founder Will Fisher restored and sold his first fireplace when he was just 12 years old. We...
‘My style is simple and earthy’ – we meet OKA’s Giselle Mannering
Known for sourcing beautiful and comfortable pieces, British luxury furniture and home accessories retailer OKA champions a unique and bohemian look. We meet their Head of Interior Design and Trade...
Statement rugs are taking centre stage
2018 has seen artwork on the walls literally floored by statement rugs, which designers and homeowners alike are now using as a pieces of art in their own right.
The talented Mr Lyan
With 2018 really shaping up to be the year of sustainability here at Westbury, we look at the work of Ryan Chetiyawardana, the ‘mad botanist’ who has pioneered zero-waste and...
5 tips for choosing the right water feature for your garden
We regularly invite design and interiors experts to write for our blog. Here, Haddonstone offer some expert advice on choosing a water feature for your garden.
Made in Britain – a reputation that’s made to last
We explore the lure of products 'made in Britain' and why there is a current demand for products with British provenance.
Wabi-sabi – the Japanese philosophy of beauty in imperfection
Wabi-sabi is the latest wellness trend that is shaping design and interiors and is centred around finding beauty in imperfection.
Ways to maximise light and space within your home
When looking for houses or creating housing designs, people rarely prioritise ‘dark and pokey’ in their ‘must-have’ list, and with good reason.
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