Graham John

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Blue porcelain sculptures from the Expressions in Blue exhibition displayed inside Petworth House

The Expressions in Blue exhibition at Petworth House challenged my assumption that historic houses should remain frozen in time. Instead, it raised a fascinating question: should every generation leave its mark?

Old Houses Need New Ideas

Posted 4th August 2026
Old Houses Need New Ideas

We have a strange relationship with heritage. We talk about preserving it,...

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Morning sunlight filtering through fruit trees above garden chairs in a quiet corner.

My quiet corner. A place to pause, think and watch the day begin.

Quiet Corners: August’s Make Life Special Challenge

Posted 3rd August 2026
Quiet Corners

A Sunday at the St Tropez Polo Club

Posted 23rd July 2026
It was one of those warm Provençal mornings that begins with a promise. By afternoon the temperature would reach...

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July’s Make Life Special Challenge: The Open Door

Posted 7th July 2026
July seems to have arrived at remarkable speed.

Perhaps it is the heat. Perhaps it is summer doing what...

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Hands holding a fresh green leaf while photographing it outdoors — capturing the magic of spring.

March’s Make Life Special Challenge: The Green Hour Passport

Posted 2nd March 2026
We love to talk about the weather; it’s a very British thing to do — and we’ve certainly had plenty to talk...

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Make Life Special Challenge: Cook the Six Nations in February 2026

Posted 29th January 2026
Celebrate the Six Nations by cooking something new! It's no secret that I love food and rarely...

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Hands writing in a notebook beside a cup of tea and festive treats, with text overlay “Make Life Special in 2026” and Graham John logo

One Room, Three Stories — January’s Make Life Special Challenge

Posted 2nd January 2026
It was a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning—the first of 2026. 2025 wasn’t the year many of us expected...

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A Venetian Evening in London: Cicchetti and Concertos

Posted 15th October 2025
Venice is always in my mind. It has stayed with me since my first visit in 1989—a very different experience to...

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