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An Expert’s Guide to Lighting

Bring an inviting glow to your home with these room-by-room tips from one of our interior designers.

  1. Sue Jones wears a green blazer, white shirt and denim jeans. She is sitting on a window bench, looking out at the window. A book is open in front of her.

    Tales of OKA with Sue Jones

    We come home to meet with our co-founder and creative director, discovering the origins of the brand we know and love today.

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  2. Camilla Clark is wearing a black and white polka dot dress, sitting on the arm of a natural colored accent chair with her legs crossed.

    British Design Studio Albion Nord on Embracing Biophilic Interiors

    Reap the aesthetic and wellbeing rewards of bringing the outside in with advice from their Creative Director, Camilla Clarke.

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  3. Martina Mondadori is sitting on the floor wearing a bright abstract patterned dress leaning with on a red patterned sofa.

    Tales of Artistry with Martina Mondadori

    We speak with the founder of interior design bible Cabana about the inspiration behind the magazine and the importance of craft in the modern age.

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  4. How to Set a Dining Table for Any Occasion

    How to Set a Dining Table for Any Occasion

    From everyday dining to formal events, master the etiquette of setting a table with these step-by-step guides.

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  5. Rachel Khoo is wearing a pink dress with a red belt in her kitchen smiling with her hand on her hip.

    Tales of Nourishing with Rachel Khoo

    For the fifth episode of our podcast series House of Tales, the British food writer and broadcaster explains why the kitchen has always been the heart of her home.

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  6. Sue Jones’s Guide to: Planning a Jubilee Picnic

    Sue Jones’s Guide to: Planning a Jubilee Picnic

    In honor of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, our Co-Founder shares her tips for hosting a very British celebration at home.

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  7. Selin Kiazim is wearing her chef whites and an apron in the kitchen, smiling at someone off camera.

    How British Chef Selin Kiazim Broke the Mold

    The London-based cook on thinking outside the box, her career highlights and her new book Three.

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  8. Paula Sutton is sitting in a red and white gingham chair with a small dog on her lap.

    Tales of Entertaining with Paula Sutton

    The founder of Hill House Vintage invites us into her Norfolk home to discuss her hosting tips, English country style and the art of joyful living.

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  9. How to Decorate your Outdoor Space for Memorial Day

    How to Decorate your Outdoor Space for Memorial Day

    Get set for the long weekend with these design tips and tricks, from décor ideas to lighting solutions. 

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