30/10/2026
My parents in law decided to leave the family home where my husband John and his sister Fin Fellowes grew up which was no longer practical for them. I was so happy when Fin decided to take it over. Houses get sold all the time, in some ways I would say this happens rather ruthlessly. There is meaning in holding onto things if you can, even though it isn’t always the path of least resistance. People, upon selling, often say ‘it’s just a house’. Well, that’s an oxymoron! Anyway as Fin embarked on an ambitious and in the end spectacular renovation with Hackett Holland I was flattered when she asked me to design her family kitchen. Fin explained halfway through that the kitchen extended both to the dining room and breakfast nook 😜. The work we did together can be seen in these pictures. My sister in law also showed real commitment to the cause when she decided to paint the house exclusive in our ‘The Dependables’ (the only 24 paint colours you’ll even need in case you didn’t know!). Kitchen and breakfast room being in ‘Chalk’, dining room in ‘Boiled Dill’ with the cabinet in ‘Bone’ with internals in ‘Stockholm’ - to name but a few. Thank you for trusting me sis Xx