by James Balston | Sep 1, 2014 | Antiques, Art, Bedrooms, Decoration, Homes
I’m guessing Shaun Clarkson and Paul Brewster aren’t big fans of Ikea. You may recall how a few years ago the Swedish furniture store proclaimed tunefully that we should all “Chuck out the chintz”. Their delightful but somewhat anarchic Norfolk... 
by James Balston | Aug 28, 2012 | Homes, Landscapes
Trying to organise shoots this summer has been almost impossible. The weather seems to have been more than usually unpredictable. It’s not so bad when the shoot in question is down the road, but when it’s in rural Wales, you need to be reasonably sure of... 
by James Balston | Jul 31, 2012 | Art, Artists' Homes, Homes
So much seems to have happened while I was away on holiday, not least the spectacular Olympic opening ceremony. I also managed to miss the publication in the Times of 2 of my features, including one about the home and work of artist, Shauna Richardson, whose... 
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....