The Journal

three images of a white fluted dish with apple and raspberry cake inside on a wooden table

Cooking at Holland Street. Easy Apple and Raspb...

Despite looking like a school dinner classic, this apple and raspberry sponge tasted divine with custard on top. Quick to make and full of comfort, it’s the perfect Saturday night...

Cooking at Holland Street. Easy Apple and Raspb...

Despite looking like a school dinner classic, this apple and raspberry sponge tasted divine with custard on top. Quick to make and full of comfort, it’s the perfect Saturday night...

Colour therapy inspiration in yellow

Positive Thinking and the Power of Yellow | Col...

Positive Thinking and the Power of Yellow explores how colour and design can lift our spirits, even on grey days. For Holland Street, yellow embodies joy and optimism, echoing the...

Positive Thinking and the Power of Yellow | Col...

Positive Thinking and the Power of Yellow explores how colour and design can lift our spirits, even on grey days. For Holland Street, yellow embodies joy and optimism, echoing the...

Yves klein 10 Holland street artist colour blue

Day 39. Yves Klein Blue

Have you ever wondered about who gives colours their names? I’m talking about the designers of great brands that come up creative monikers for paint charts (@farrowandball or @dulux). I...

Day 39. Yves Klein Blue

Have you ever wondered about who gives colours their names? I’m talking about the designers of great brands that come up creative monikers for paint charts (@farrowandball or @dulux). I...

10 Holland street citrus garden life’s a picnic Schumacher fabric

Day 38. Oranges and Lemons

One of my favourite textile designs of all time. #citrusgarden from @schumacher1889. Fresh, vibrant and reminiscent of holidays. My new print ‘Life a Picnic’ has taken some inspiration from this...

Day 38. Oranges and Lemons

One of my favourite textile designs of all time. #citrusgarden from @schumacher1889. Fresh, vibrant and reminiscent of holidays. My new print ‘Life a Picnic’ has taken some inspiration from this...

models wearing printed orange fabric, daring and radiant

The Colour Orange: Brave, Bold; Uplifting 🧡

Orange is brave, bold, and oh so uplifting. Once a colour I hesitated to wear, I’ve grown to love its warmth and energy. From fluorescent orange chairs to chic silk...

The Colour Orange: Brave, Bold; Uplifting 🧡

Orange is brave, bold, and oh so uplifting. Once a colour I hesitated to wear, I’ve grown to love its warmth and energy. From fluorescent orange chairs to chic silk...

4 images of behind the scenes in a fashion studio

Interning at Alexander McQueen — A Lesson in Fa...

In Summer 2008, as a 21‑year‑old design student, I interned at Alexander McQueen in the print and embroidery department. It was a formative experience, building the foundations of my creative...

Interning at Alexander McQueen — A Lesson in Fa...

In Summer 2008, as a 21‑year‑old design student, I interned at Alexander McQueen in the print and embroidery department. It was a formative experience, building the foundations of my creative...