by James Balston | Nov 22, 2010 | Homes
You don’t expect to see weather-boarded cottages in London, but Barnes is one of those places that feels like it’s not in the city at all. The outward appearance was only the first surprise, the rustic exterior concealing a sophisticated contemporary home.... 
by James Balston | Nov 15, 2010 | Brighton, Homes
Brighton is often referred to as London-on-sea. There are no doubt many reasons for this, but not least among them, is the architecture. In particular the large scale regency set pieces along the seafront, which took their cue from some of the developments going on in... 
by James Balston | Nov 8, 2010 | Travel
An avenue of cypresses leads up to the vast villa that was my final shoot of the trip, for Michael Nicholas in St Tropez. Built for entertaining on a grand scale, the generous reception rooms open onto a Moroccan styled terrace, coccooned from the Mediterranean sun by... 
by James Balston | Nov 3, 2010 | Homes, Travel
The second shoot of my trip to St Tropez, was an apartment right in the middle of the old town. Sandwiched between the lofty citadel and the harbour packed with expensive yachts, the old town is a typically picturesque mediterranean confection in shades of ochre and...