by James Balston | Dec 13, 2016 | Bedrooms, Christmas, Decoration, Homes
Norfolk and East Sussex were the locations of the two homes I shot for Christmas editorial features this year. I’d shot both before without their festive finery, so it’s always a bit of a challenge to go back and reshoot, making them look sufficiently... 
by James Balston | Oct 18, 2016 | Architecture, Churches, Heritage, Travel
I try to use my National Trust membership much as one uses motorway services. On a long drive across the country, they’re wonderful places to stop, stretch your legs, and have a cup of tea. Ok, so you can’t buy petrol, but then the price of petrol at... 
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...