by James Balston | Aug 3, 2019 | Decoration, Travel
The last thing you’d expect to find in a 17th century mill on a Hampshire chalk stream, is a Japanese interior. Isn’t it? As you approach the little brick building through a gate beside an ancient bridge, all is as you’d expect. But open the door of... 
by James Balston | Jul 28, 2019 | Cityscape, Landscapes, London, Travel
I live only a stone’s throw from the boundary of the borough of Croydon, but until recently was largely ignorant of its charms, and unaware of its variety and interest. Sure, I’ve caught trains at East Croydon station, and made trips where necessary to its... 
by James Balston | May 23, 2019 | Bedrooms, Decoration, Design, Designers & Architects, Homes, Kitchens
I’ve been an ‘Industry Partner’ member of the BIID for longer than I can recall, and count many of it’s registered designers among my clients. The institute has been growing in stature and scope for many years, and just recently they updated... 
by James Balston | Apr 17, 2019 | Architecture, Classical, Decoration, Heritage
I’ve always been a big fan of the architect, Sir John Soane. His former home in Lincoln’s Inn, is undoubtedly my favourite museum in London. Soane also had a ‘country’ home, in the now decidedly ‘un-country’ location of Ealing. Both... 
by James Balston | Apr 8, 2019 | Bars, Sports
While golf and cycling might be pursuits that are traditionally undertaken in the fresh air, increasingly there appear to be indoor varieties. And although I don’t often get to shoot sporting venues, this year I have had 3 such commissions.The first 2 are... 