BY NICKY SUMMER HYDE BEACH CLUB: Hyde Beach Club is one of my favourite spots for cocktail hour – a freshly made strawberry daiquiri in hand, watching the sun slide down over the sea and into the hills beyond. Then a fresh Salad Nicoise on the table, a glass or two of Provençal rose, great […] Read more…
At this time of year, everyone is abandoning the city for the coast and one of the most popular destinations is Cornwall – home of long sandy beaches, crystal clear aqua waters, world-class surfing and some of the best seafood in the land. One expert in the area is award-winning interior designer Nicola O’Mara who […] Read more…
Phinesse Concepts offers a bespoke property refurbishment service, from concept to creation, managing all aspects of the project including guiding clients when choosing and sourcing materials, producing and executing the design and managing any third party services required… Operating mainly in the Surrey area for UHNW clients, Phinesse also undertakes work in London and overseas […] Read more…
The main wall of the new KITH lifestyle store in Paris (above) is an excellent example of how a potentially uninteresting space can be styled into one of the most eye-catching backdrops seen on Instagram. Living walls can be found on the outside of buildings around the globe, both residential and commercial, and suggest a […] Read more…
Alex Bourne, one of the stars of the recently aired ‘BUYING LONDON’ on Netflix, is founder and director of the estate agency London House, located on Weymouth Street – just off Marylebone High Street in London – serving an international VIP client base that includes royalty. Alex started out in early life as an actor, […] Read more…
For the past twenty five years, Nicky has been creating beautiful homes on behalf of celebrity and UHNW clients around the world including California, London and the South of France. Past projects involve interior design, styling and total refurbishments of villas, a yacht, penthouse apartments and mansions located in the most desirable residential areas. An […] Read more…
NICKY SUMMER INTERIORS: Nicky Summer bespoke interiors projects are notable for bringing the local vernacular into the property, typically creating a relaxing indoor/outdoor ambience through the introduction of calming natural colours, materials and focal points such as plants, trees, floral decor, water features, music and art. NOTABLE CLIENTS: Nicky’s interior design team refurbished and decorated […] Read more…
Eyes are particularly attracted to the colour blue – perhaps because it reminds us of cool, calm days beside the ocean – and Tania Johnson’s exquisite hand knotted rugs, which are inspired by her own photography, encompass the serenity of both. Tania, designer and founder of Tania Johnson Design – a company which specialises in […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER Alan Walsh is a British artist and gallery owner based in Monaco who specialises in Riviera and motorsport themed art; through bringing his works to life with bright, bold colours that express positivity and happiness, his works are clean and uncluttered – a reflection of how he believes the world should be. […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER One of our favourite places to dine in Paris is the terrace restaurant adjacent to the Ralph Lauren store on Boulevard St Germain. There is always an elegant but comfortable ambience; the traditional decor, music and styling resonates with Parisians and American visitors alike. As a residential, hotel and yacht designer, my […] Read more…
