Hannah Newton

United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Tom Ravenscroft: ‘I always wanted a shell suit, but my mum wouldn’t let me have one’

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Hannah Newton

Music was playing before I was even born. I was born into the sound. My dad [radio presenter John Peel] used to make these mixtapes. We had three TDK 90s and we would drive around France in our battered, crappy Peugeot 505 estate, travelling the world musically through these cassettes. As teenagers we used to get called crusties – we had long hair. It was that grunge era, early 90s.
This New York Penthouse Fuses Craft With Urban Style for a Cosy, Chic Sanctuary

4 weeks ago | admiddleeast.com | Hannah Newton

Perched high above the city, this New York penthouse is the tallest home on the Brooklyn waterfront and was, for Irish American furniture designers, Orior their first foray into interior design. “We had carte blanche when it came to the interiors, smiles Jordan Trinci-Lyne, director at Orior. “The building was an inspiring starting point, but it posed a challenge for our design team.
The 70s Style Interiors of This Houseboat Channel Vintage Cool on Water

1 month ago | admiddleeast.com | Hannah Newton

Step aboard a motorboat in America’s Midwest where 70s style interiors create a nostalgic, retro retreat. Cleopatra was said to have entertained her lovers aboard a luxurious houseboat on the river Nile. Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz lived on one for some 25 years; these vessels are enshrined in contemporary Arabic literature and history.
a designer breathes new life into an old London warehouse

1 month ago | msn.com | Hannah Newton

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Industrial evolution: a designer breathes new life into an old London warehouse

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Hannah Newton

In the late 18th century, London was one of the busiest ports in the world, the docks in the east bustling with clippers, sailors and porters unloading tea, tobacco, rice, fruit, sugar and wine. It meant that industrial warehouses were thrown up along the banks of the Thames for much-needed storage. Almost two centuries later, only a handful of those Victorian storehouses survive, but those that do have been regenerated, inspired by the renovation of New York’s loft apartments in the 1980s.
How to choose the right white paint for your home

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Olivia Lidbury |Debora Robertson |Busola Evans |Hannah Newton

If you can't decide which white to go for, you're not alone. Here, we share the expert tips to find a shade that suitsNever mind cutting-in or reaching that awkward corner of a staircase - when it comes to decorating, there's arguably no trickier feat than finding the perfect shade of white for your walls.
how to cope with rejection

1 month ago | msn.com | Hannah Newton

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‘Talk about it, focus on your values and … stay stoic’: how to cope with rejection

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Hannah Newton

Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering major and minor rebuffs throughout our lives, every time it happens still feels painful. From the first “no thanks” from someone you fancy at school to the kick in the stomach of a “we have decided to move forward with another candidate” letter, every rejection dents our ego. Humans are hardwired to crave acceptance. “It’s in our blood,” says Hilda Burke, a psychotherapist, couples counsellor and author.
How to get sparkling-clean windows in four easy steps

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Debora Robertson |Busola Evans |Hannah Newton |Fleur Britten

If you're keen to use a squeegee, prepare the windows as above first, then lay a towel on the floor or sill to collect any drips. Fill your bucket with just-warm water, add a generous splash of vinegar and a good squeeze of washing-up liquid. Don't use hot water, as it dries too quickly and will leave streaks. Dip the squeegee into the bucket, squeeze out any excess water and, starting at the top of the window, wipe the soft part of the squeegee across the pane.
Nail Desert-Inspired Interiors With These 5 Expert Tips

1 month ago | admiddleeast.com | Hannah Newton

5 expert-approved tip to create desert-inspired interiors at home, wherever you are. The beauty, vastness and simplicity of the desert have inspired designers for centuries, with its clean lines and uncluttered spaces softly balanced by warm, natural textures and cool earthy tones – from terracotta to mustard yellows and restful chocolate browns – together reflecting these rich landscapes that offer endless inspiration for a cosy and inviting ambience at home.