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 | Mar 1, 2018 | Heritage, London
….paid a visit to Kensington Palace this week. 
by James Balston | Jan 3, 2018 | Bedrooms, Decoration, Design, Editorial, London
I have to confess, when American publication, New York Cottages & Gardens contacted me early last year about a shoot in London for their magazine, I had no idea what lay in store. All I knew was that I was shooting a pair of houses in St. John’s Wood. I was... 
by James Balston | Sep 9, 2016 | Architecture, Cityscape, London
You don’t need me to tell you that land values and property prices have soared in hitherto undesirable parts of the capital. The best illustration of this is to take a look at Perkins Square in Southwark. You’ve probably never heard of it, though you will... 
by James Balston | Aug 24, 2016 | Apartments, Bathrooms, Kitchens, London
Symbolic of luxury since ancient times, marble appears to be more in demand than ever. And these days it’s not only the pure white variety of this metamorphic rock that’s popular, but every shade from white to black. Judging by how much I’ve seen on... 
by James Balston | Apr 14, 2016 | Architecture, Art, Brighton, Colour, Crystal Palace, Decoration, Design, Gardens, Leisure, Lighting, London, Parks, Shops, Still Life, The Triangle SE19
About a year ago, I succumbed to the lure of Instagram, or Instacrack as it’s sometimes referred to. It’s certainly highly addictive, but also a very useful way for photographers, designers and other creatives to get their work seen. Once in a while I post...