The deVOL Journal

Georgetown, Malaysia

Before I started working for Floors of Stone I spent 5 months travelling around SE Asia and had such an amazing time! One of…

The Latest from the Mill

I love working at Cotes Mill! Especially at this time of year, the grounds are bursting with life; flowers and trees are blooming (although…

A New Lease of Life

Working at Cotes Mill is great! I often walk around the antiques part of the showroom to get some ideas and inspiration as to…

Backing The Blues

When Leicester City won the title a couple of weeks ago, it was the greatest story in Premier League history.  Being a Leicester fan…

When in Rome…

Three nights in Rome to get away from everyday life and of course I end up surrounded by travertine, limestone and marble! How could…

Pretty Pastels

Seeing new trends and colours come into the world of design and home interiors is one of my favourite things, especially at this time…

Rustic Travertine

Over the past eight months, I have been busy renovating my house and most recently the conservatory. I’ve always wanted to use the Rustic…

My First Week at Cotes Mill

It’s been just over a week and although the butterfly feelings are just starting to fade, the excitement isn’t! My name is Charlie and…

Love at First Sight

Sometimes you walk into a house and you instantly fall in love. It’s hard to put your finger on why, but some homes just…

Olive and the Fox

Last Saturday evening I spent hours trawling the internet for lighting. Not how I usually like to spend my Saturday night in but it…

Pretty Pink Pants

Let’s be honest, underwear is pretty important. Whether it’s Bridget Jones style “granny” pants or frilly French knickers – you know which are your…