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London in August
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London in August

London in August: summer heat, slow brunches, museum inspiration, Notting Hill walks, and effortless fashion from our “Heatwave Essentials” Pinterest board.

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Part 3: Rebuilding Momentum — Early Challenges and Midway Frustrations
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Part 3: Rebuilding Momentum — Early Challenges and Midway Frustrations

By the first few weeks of my London pied-à-terre renovation, communication breakdowns, a confusing milestone payment plan, and on-site mismanagement quickly became clear. From language barriers to incomplete work, I relied on careful project management and legal advice to stay in control — even as progress slowed and frustrations escalated.

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PART 2:Behind the Scenes: Transforming Our London Studio
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PART 2:Behind the Scenes: Transforming Our London Studio

Step behind the scenes of our London studio renovation in Part 2 of the series. From foundational updates and insulation to coordinating contractors and sourcing materials, see how careful planning and project management keep our pier de terre on track — all while balancing a nomadic lifestyle between Los Angeles, Vancouver, Sydney, and London.

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Calm, Compact, Connected: Designing Our London Base
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Calm, Compact, Connected: Designing Our London Base

After years of traveling and living between Los Angeles, Vancouver, Sydney, and London, finding stillness has become an art form. Our new London studio — our “pier de terre” — is a small space designed to be both a grounding base and a luxurious, functional home. Follow our four-part series as we reveal its transformation from mood boards to finished apartment.

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A beginner's guide to British Period Architecture (Victoria, Edwardian, Georgian and Tudor)
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A beginner's guide to British Period Architecture (Victoria, Edwardian, Georgian and Tudor)

Street Designed: Explore the hallmarks of British period architecture — from Tudor half-timbered homes to Georgian symmetry, Victorian ornamentation and Edwardian simplicity. Learn how design, materials and social change shaped architecture in each era, plus where to see surviving examples across the UK.

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