The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLE How to Style a Decorative Tray. Here at AA we are tray obsessed!! It's accents like trays that bring tablescapes around, elevate your surfaces, add intrigue to to your sofa side and are super practical as well as super stylish! Use them outside or inside they're just so versatile. Read on for AA's decorative tray ideas and her fave ways of styling and using trays at home to elevate your pad. Here at AA we are tray obsessed!! It's accents like trays that bring tablescapes around, elevate your surfaces, add intrigue to to you ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries BIZ TALK Biz Talk - International Women's Day. Women getting ahead in business is not really about lack of confidence it's the considerable barriers we face like the gender pay gap and lack of flexibility that prevent us from getting ahead. When we break those barriers and open up the pathways for women to succeed, as Michelle Obama so beautifully says... Women getting ahead in business is not really about lack of confidence, it's the considerable barriers we face like the gender pay gap and lack of flexibility that prevent us fr ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries   The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries   How to Care for your Vinyl Rug Here at AA we love the fusion of durability and style of our vinyl rugs. Read on for tips on how to keep them looking their best.  Here at AA we love the fusion of durability and style of our vinyl rugs.  Read on for tips on how to keep them looking their best.  Inspired by ancient tiles and traditions this beautiful flooring is a fusion of timeless aesthetics inspired by cultures from around the world. Abi's sister Holly ha ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries LIFESTYLE Abigail Ahern x  Wildsmith Skin Create your cocooning ritual this season with Abigail Ahern & Wildsmith Skin Self-care in the cooler months often comes in the form of small rituals we welcome when the dark nights draw in. This season we meet with Wildsmith to talk ‘taking time’ just for you, and how to create nourishing moments in a home you love.  About Wildsmith Skin Wildsmith Skin are botanicals-obsessed skincare brand with a beautiful sensibility that are committed to cruelty free, sustainable a ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLE Wellness Weekend  with Lara Abi shares her tips and tricks from her own wellness journey to inspire us to take a little time for ourselves, practicing mindfulness and creating a home that promotes slow living.  Abi shares her tips and tricks from her own wellness journey to inspire us to take a little time for ourselves, practicing mindfulness and creating a home that promotes slow living.  Welcome to week 2 of my weekend wellness series, whereby each week I'll be sharing some tips from my own wellness journe ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLE Wellness Weekend  with Leia Abi shares her tips and tricks from her own wellness journey to inspire us to take a little time for ourselves, practicing mindfulness and creating a home that promotes slow living.  Abi shares her tips and tricks from her own wellness journey to inspire us to take a little time for ourselves, practicing mindfulness and creating a home that promotes slow living.  Welcome to number 3 of my Weekend Wellness series.  This week I'm drilling down into Leia's yoga pose and nattering ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLE Wellness Weekend  with Lillie When did we all get so busy (again)? It makes keeping up good habits especially hard, but nourishing your body, exercising and sleeping well is a good place to start. When did we all get so busy (again)? It makes keeping up good habits especially hard, but nourishing your body, exercising and sleeping well is a good place to start. With the launch of our new fabulous yoga ladies we'll dive into each of their yoga asana (pose) and check in on Abi's wellness journey. We'll share our tips, an ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLE Wellness Weekend  with Laney Abi shares her tips and tricks from her own wellness journey to inspire us to take a little time for ourselves, practicing mindfulness and creating a home that promotes slow living.   Abi shares her tips and tricks from her own wellness journey to inspire us to take a little time for ourselves, practicing mindfulness and creating a home that promotes slow living.   I'm sure you'll agree that the hardest part of any new journey or change from the norm is sticking with it! Sharing m ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLE Interior Design Masters - Semi Final Week - the details. BBC's interior design series back for it's third series. Hosted by the hilarious Alan Carr and designer and ex Elle deco editor, Michelle Ogundehin. Ten talented designers compete for the winning prize of a design contract for a prestigious client over the course of 8 weeks in which they are given a number of design tasks. Abi was invited to be guest judge for the third time and this year it was for the semi-finals.  BBC's interior design series back for it's thi ..read more

The Journal Stories, Notations, Discoveries HOME STYLING How to Style your  Mantle at Christmas. Create the most elegant of hallways with luxe materials. It's the first window to your world, so why not make it the coolest?  Enliven your Christmas home decor with a fireplace garland.  Follow our guide to creating a fabulous mantle gathering toadd that magical festive touch to your pad.  “Making a feature of your mantle can totally elevate your room and turn it into a centrepiece that celebrates the festive season.” How to Style a Christmas Mantle Whether ..read more