Examples of my work:
On this page you can view PDFs of some of my features that have been
published in magazines and online. If you'd like to see any further examples -
or need them in an alternative format - please feel free to email me and I can
send some over to you directly.
Health
Body Matters - Perfect Home (PDF file 1.3kb)
You've chosen the design and
picked the colour for your new kitchen, but have you considered your own
well-being? It's time to practise ergonomics.
When new years resolutions fade - The Running Bug
A few words of advice and encouragement to help keep you motivated through the winter months.
The World's Favourite Marathons - The Running Bug
If you find strength in numbers you could do worse than sign up for one of the 10 biggest 26.2 mile races
Travel
Cumbria or Charente - A Place in the Sun Magazine (PDF file
1.2mb)
This month
we show a couple what properties are available in the UK and abroad and see which they
prefer. Sabine and Mark are in search of a rural idyll. But should they head for
the hills of Cumbria or the Charente region in France? (This was a regular
monthly feature that I used to write for the Home or Away section of the
magazine).
48 Hours in Bristol - Living Etc (PDF file 592 kb)
The fun doesn't stop at
swanky shops... Bristol is packed with great places to eat, sleep and party,
says local lass Sharon Davies.
Welcome to Brisol - Kingfisher Media
I was commissioned to write several features in this travel guide to Bristol.
Perfect Perivolas Luxury Retreat - Dotmaison.com
The Greek island of Santorini, well-known for its beauty and stunning architecture, is home to the gorgeous resort of Perivolas.
Green Issues
Creature Comforts - HomeStyle (PDF file 820kb)
Living in an electronic world,
we crave for more natural things in the home, interiors that make us feel good,
comfortable furniture and fabrics that inspire. For a relaxed yet stylish
interior opt for the latest contemporary natural fabrics and weaves.
Natural Homes - supplement published by Lyonsdown Media for The Guardian (PDF file 467kb)
I was commissioned to write several features for this supplement about building and renovating sustainable homes.
Interiors
Out to Impress - 25 Beautiful Homes (PDF file 1mb)
Clara and Mike Bennett
were first attracted to their Bristol home by its garden, but have since worked
hard to create an equally breathtaking home interior.
Our house is a mix of old and new with a hint of
Scandi styling - Real Home (PDF file 2.1mb)
Anna and Jonny Boss revamped their Georgian terrace to create a
colourful, relaxing home.
Design Perfection - Essential Kitchen Bedroom & Bathroom
Magazine (PDF file 1.6mb)
A bathroom to be proud of, Fiona and Tim's expertise shines through in
their beautifully designed bathroom.
The Big Sleep - Perfect Home (PDF file 960kb)
The right mattress, duvet and
pillow can mean the difference between an average night's sleep and a deep
restful experience that'll leave you full of energy. This feature is an in-depth
review of bedding.
Blue Moon - Period Ideas (PDF file 876kb)
Looking for ways to revitalise your
home this spring? Create a fresh sophisticated scheme using shades of navy,
cobalt and azure. (This was a regular monthly fabric and decoration feature that
I used to compile and write before it went in-house).
Brighten up with iconic lighting - Dotmaison.com
In recent years there has been a massive resurgence in demand for all things retro and that is certainly true about lighting.
Copy writing
Kitchen Sense - Comet brochure (sample pages - PDF file
1.2mb)
I was jointly
commissioned as editor to write copy for this 65-page kitchen brochure.
Property
Stars on the Move - Location, Location, Location Magazine (PDF
file 508kb)
A monthly celebrity column highlighting who's moving and who's not.
Property Hotspots and How to Find Them - Fish4Homes (PDF file
356kb)
Looking
to buy? Sidestep inflated house prices and buy in an up-and-coming-area. Sharon
Davies suggests ways to find the next property hotspot.
Buy, Buy, Buy - Portugal Magazine (PDF file 2.6mb)
Make this year the year
you purchase your dream home in Portugal. Sharon Davies takes a look at how to
go about it, and investigates how far your money will go in different areas.
Careers
Playing the name game when you kick off a career - Guardian Unlimited
The job behind the title may prove a surprise.
Heritage
All Aboard - Period House (PDF file 1.4mb)
The phrase `minimalist living'
conjures up images of spacious rooms with white walls and no-fuss furniture. But
then you meet someone like Heather Duncan. She lives quite happily in a space
seven foot by seven foot in the cabin of a traditional working boat and you ask
yourself surely this is minimalist living?
Online
DotMaison.com - Regular contributor to DotMaison blog
Missoni - legendary and distinctive
Great design reads - Orla Kiely
Research Information - www.researchinformation.info
I compiled and wrote
regular news stories for this information website.
British College of Interior Design - www.britishcollegeofinteriordesign.com
I compiled a number of features for this website as part of a training package
for trainee interior designers.