Slow Interiors. Scottish Heritage. Life in Trinidad.
My sister lives in Aberdeen. Our family is from Sutherland, Scotland. I’m in Trinidad. These are the photos she sends me.
Everything here moves at the same pace, slow enough to actually notice.
The Designer Edit
Years of restoring antiques taught me the difference between expensive and valuable. Here are the pieces worth investing in.
Slow Interiors
Rooms that feel grounded, quiet, and genuinely yours. No trends. No perfection. Just spaces worth staying in.
Creative Life
Small rituals, intentional days. Here’s how to build a life that feels as considered as the spaces you live in.
The Garden
From Aberdeen to Trinidad, every garden tells a story. Here’s how to make yours feel like it belongs to the land.
Current Obsessions
The tools and decor I am loving this month to create a slower, more collected home.
The Material: Heavy-gauge, unlacquered solid brass. The “Slow Design” Why: Most kitchen utility items are plastic or hidden away. This “whimsy” chicken holder turns a mundane object into a piece of art. Because it is solid brass, it will develop a natural, living patina over time, adding instant English Cottage character to a modern kitchen.
Best for: Adding “New Heritage” soul to sterile rental kitchens or laundry rooms.
Add effortless farmhouse elegance to your home with the Quoowiit Ceramic Rustic Pitcher. This 7-inch vase features a high-quality ceramic build with a charming distressed finish, making it a versatile accent for kitchen islands, bookshelves, or outdoor spaces. Its timeless pitcher silhouette and sturdy handle make it perfect for displaying fresh garden blooms or dried florals with a touch of vintage soul.
The Material: 100% Organic jute fiber with a hidden reinforced wire frame. The “Slow Design” Why: Clutter is the enemy of calm, but plastic bins are the enemy of elegance. These hand-woven baskets provide the structural integrity needed to hide bathroom mess while adding organic, biophilic texture. They fit perfectly on a toilet tank or vanity to make even simple storage look curated.
Best for: Hiding daily essentials while maintaining a tranquil, “breathable” bathroom aesthetic.
The Material: High-fired porcelain with a hand-applied antique-style glaze. The “Slow Design” Why: Historically used to store precious spices, the ginger jar has evolved into the ultimate “designer secret” for adding instant structure to a room. This specific jar features a classic peony motif, symbolizing wealth and renewal, rendered in a calming cobalt blue. The subtle antique-gray ground prevents it from looking “too new,” allowing it to blend seamlessly with your existing vintage finds.
Best for: Creating balanced symmetry on an entryway console or hiding modern clutter (like charging cables) on a nightstand.
Design Secret: Buy these in pairs. Placing one on each end of a mantel or sideboard creates a ‘Symmetry Anchor’ that neuroscientists say makes our brains perceive a space as more orderly and peaceful.
The Material: High-fired glazed ceramic with vintage floral detailing. The “Slow Design” Why: I am always hunting for decor that looks like it was “foraged” from an antique shop. This ceramic pitcher has the weight and texture of a handmade heirloom. It feels collected, not mass-produced, and perfectly anchors a coffee table or a bedside carafe setup.
Best for: Creating a focal point on open shelving or styling fresh-cut garden flowers.
