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Hear the latest news and comment about design, gardening, property, renovation, shopping and what's new in London from our H&P bloggers
Douglas Kent
Most recent post: "Thirty members of the Stansted Mountfitchet Local History Society descended on my house the other day. It’s a good time for people to see the property whilst it is still in a fairly untouched state and I believe that the visits will help increase the awareness of old buildings and the heritage of the town generally...
About Douglas: "My professional life is advising others on the care of old buildings at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Now my home life is to be absorbed through a major project on my grade-I-listed house. Follow my experiences."
Barbara Chandler
Most recent post: "It was good fun meeting Kenneth Grange, our greatest industrial designer, with a staggering track record from everything Kenwood and Instamatic, to London taxis and giant Intercity High Speed trains. Could be overwhelming, but at 80, Ken is easy-going, handsome and witty with it. And on this occasion, particularly debonair, wearing his new product, a shirt – yes, a shirt..."
About Barbara: "I'll be sharing the secrets of my day-to-design life - where I've been and who I've met - and passing on as many expert hints and tips as I can muster. And watch out for my picture posts."
David Spittles
Most recent post: "Having paid an estate agent a large fee for finding a tenant, is it right or fair for the agent to charge the same again for merely preparing the renewal contract? Well, no, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which last year secured a landmark judgment..."
About David: "A born-and-bred Londoner, I live in the same house in New Cross, south-east London, which I moved into with my family over 25 years ago. I am an award-winning property writer whose weekly articles have appeared in the Evening Standard since 1986."
Pattie Barron
Most recent post: "There's always work to do in the garden - but if weather prevents, like this last week or so, there's always work you can do FOR the garden. Which is why I find myself washing last summer's mud off grubby DVDs (I mean grubby in the old-fashioned sense) so they're ready for action in the veg garden this spring..."
About Pattie: "Do garden writers actually garden? You bet they do. I'm passionate about plants and spend every moment I can out there. In summer, I might as well pitch a tent under the apple tree... Low-maintenance? I don't know the meaning of the word... we gardeners can never know it all, but we have such a good time learning."
Katie Law
Most recent post: "Last week I took a good, long walk around some of London's design districts to check out what was going on, since I'm well aware that journalists often fester behind their desks when they should be out and about. By far the most impressive store on my travels was The Conran Shop on the Fulham Road..."
About Katie: "I try to highlight some of the most exciting events going on in the world of interiors, be it an exciting new shop opening or a clever home gadget which will transform your life."
Alex Denman
Most recent post: "This bitter weather has left my fingers numb with the wet and freezing weather driving me inside. Now the snow has cleared, the damage to plants can be better seen..."
About Alex: "When the offer to become the Show Manager of the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show was made, I caught it with both hands. Being at the heart of the gardening world is incredibly satisfying."
Published: 13 January 2010
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