- March 18, 2023
Need new flooring? Think about your lifestyle!
I don’t know about you, but when I’m choosing finishes for a room I find the flooring one of the hardest to decide upon. It’s one of the most expensive parts… - March 4, 2023
DIY Kitchen: everything you need to know – Pt 2
Well, hello there fellow kitchen DIYer and welcome to part two of my mini series on the subject. I’m so glad so many of you have found this helpful. In Part… - February 25, 2023
A DIY kitchen – everything you need to know – Part 1.
If you’ve been investigating the possibility of a new kitchen recently, then you’re probably in shock at the price of everything. I know we were. The events of the last few… - February 18, 2023
The world’s first triangular kitchen?
Why not create a diagonal peninsula? Well, because it’s never been done before. People don’t do that! Everyone will think we’ve gone loop the loop. Kitchen designers around the country will be deliriously gushing with “told ya so” delight! Well, in the infamous words of Del boy Trotter, I say: “He who dares Rodney. He who dares!”
Well, hello there and welcome! I’m J.P.

Hi! I’m J.P and I’m so pleased you’ve popped by! Thanks for finding your way to my site. If you love interiors and gardens and a good old natter with a large dose of witty banter then you’ve come to the right place.
My forte is bringing the outside in. Using nature to beautify our homes is one of the easiest ways to add a new look to a space.
I’m a blogger, writer, creator and stylist. I publish a new blog post every Sunday and I write about everything from kitchen inspiration to garden planning to tips on how to find your mojo!
You can find me getting up to all kinds of shenanigans on Instagram @jpslifeandloves - I love seasonal styling and I’m known for my extravagant displays. We’ve just completed a renovation of an iconic 60s deckhouse on the coast and are about to start the renovation of a Gothic Victorian house along with redesigning it’s beautiful walled garden.
I’m married to the lovely Mr C and we have a sweet cairn terrier called Missy. Hope you stick around for a while, it would be great to get to know you. Jp xx