by James Balston | Mar 28, 2011 | Design
People often say that shoes are the most important part of an outfit. In the same way, flooring is of prime importance to an interior. In which case, a well chosen rug must be the Louboutin of the interior. Since the ancient Persians and possibly before, the rug has... 
by James Balston | Mar 24, 2011 | Hotels, Restaurants
I had to fight my way through the crowds in Chinatown on saturday, on my way to Spice Market. According to the restaurant’s American manager, it’s busier out there than in Times Square. I was back to shoot the private dining room (or PDR in PRspeak!) and... 
by James Balston | Mar 16, 2011 | Hotels
I first visited Whatley Manor on the edge of the Cotswolds, 7 or 8 years ago, on behalf of Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine. I have a lot to be thankful to that publication for, as it helped me gain access to several high profile hotels and restaurants such as... 
by James Balston | Mar 9, 2011 | Bedrooms, Contemporary, Homes
The world is awash with words that are overused and habitually misused. This is particularly true in the worlds of Design & Property. The very word design has spawned the lazily ubiquitous description “Designer”. As in “Designer”...