Articles and Updates — Comfort

Black And White Biscuits

Comfort Recipe Tradition

Black And White Biscuits

Article by Trudy Allen | 2 min read

A British favourite and one my grandmother used to make me.  Black and White Biscuits are thin, crunchy and dipped in both white and dark chocolate.   Delicious with a cup of coffee or tea. 

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Best Chicken Soup: A Different Take

Chicken Soup Comfort Food Recipe

Best Chicken Soup: A Different Take

Article by Trudy Allen | 5-6 min read

Almost every nationality has a go-to, best chicken soup recipe, which is celebrated for helping to cure a bout of the common cold, or being of comfort when you’re unwell.

The Philippine version, Tinolang Manok or Chicken Tinola, is right up there as the best chicken soup, in my opinion. 

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Breakfast Pizza

Comfort Dessert Recipe Tips

Breakfast Pizza

Article by Trudy Allen | 3-4 min read

There are days that I still dream of the delicious fruit Dessert Pizza that was available, on take away, from a Pizza Restaurant in Battersea, London.  Typically, if I ask a restaurant if they offer a dessert pizza, it’s always the same; Nutella and Banana!

So here’s my take on that pizza of my dreams and it’s ideal as a tasty, alternative summer breakfast.

Complete that summer café feel with one of Mod Lifestyles Red or Navy Nautical Stripe Stamped Table Runners.

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3 Tips for Creating a Home Workspace

Comfort Design Organization Tips

3 Tips for Creating a Home Workspace

Article by Trudy Allen | 7 min read

As the COVID Pandemic spreads across the world many people are either being furloughed or asked to work from home.  If you have never worked from home before there are some things that you can put in to place, to minimize distractions and maximise a dedicated work area 

Follow our three tips for creating a comfortable Home Workspace. 

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Designing Small Spaces

Colors Comfort Design Interior

Designing Small Spaces

Article by Trudy Allen | 3-4 min read

Whether you’re just starting out on the “property ladder” with a small apartment, or want to maximise the use of a small room in your home check out our Top Tips for Designing Small Spaces.

Choose the right wall color

The general rule for small spaces is to avoid dark colors, which absorb light, making a small space appear even smaller.   However, done right a darker accent wall or ceiling can really work. 

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