Make a statement with new Corali Jewellery Collection

I’ve always been fascinated with the ocean and everything that lives within it and The Corali Collection is a brand-new...
I’ve always been fascinated with the ocean and everything that lives within it and The Corali Collection is a brand-new selection of fine jewellery pieces inspired by my lifelong love of the world’s coral reefs and created in collaboration with American favourites, Ciner. Known as ‘the rainforests of the sea’ due to their diverse ecosystems, coral reefs are filled with beautiful colours creating a rainbow under the sea. It’s this amazing colour palette that inspired the Corali collection, creating 8...

Introducing The Maltese Cross by Rachel Bates

Rachel Bates is overjoyed to announce The Maltese Cross, a new collection from our transatlantic collaboration with New York artisans...
Rachel Bates is overjoyed to announce The Maltese Cross, a new collection from our transatlantic collaboration with New York artisans CINER. During one of my visits to their atelier, they let me loose within their rich 127-year archive. Whilst delving into their impressive history, I used my creative experience in jewellery, product and interior design to create the initial concepts for The Maltese Cross collection. From here, the team and I worked with CINER to design and handcraft the breathtaking...

Behind the Design: Lace Cap Hydrangea

Discover the story behind my Lace Cap Hydrangea design.
One of the best parts about having my own e-boutique is working with artisans around the world to create my signature designs. While I currently have a few different themes available, the beautiful Lace Cap Hydrangea collection is where it all began. The story behind this design is quite simple, it’s my favourite flower and since it makes me feel so joyful, I know that there are other people who will love it too. In my eyes, the combination of...

Give the gift of luxury this Father's Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner, finding the right gift can be tough. To help, I've collected some of my favourite luxury gift ideas to help make this special day even more memorable.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, finding the right gift can be tough. What do you get the man who helped you become the person you are today? While bottles of beer, new ties and slippers seem like a safe bet, they’re a bit too cliché and your old man deserves to be surprised. This year say no to the novelty socks and give the gift of luxury with the Rachel Bates Father’s Day gift collection. Ormonde Jayne –...

Bring the outdoors inside with our favourite scented...

With Easter now behind us, it’s time to put away the cinnamon scents that kept your home warm over winter...
With Easter now behind us, it’s time to put away the cinnamon scents that kept your home warm over winter and turn to candles that bring lavender, summer berries and citrus fruits to every room. The Rachel Bates Fragrance Lab has plenty of luxury candles from artisans around the world and I’ve collected some of my favourite spring scents to share with you. Rachel Bates Botanical Candle This gorgeous candle was created after I wanted something to define the essence...

Relaunching Rachel Bates

When I started the Rachel Bates e-boutique, I already had a successful interior design business, but I wanted somewhere where...
When I started the Rachel Bates e-boutique, I already had a successful interior design business, but I wanted somewhere where I could build on my other passions in jewellery design and fashion. After spending years creating and curating collections filled with bold colours and signature designs, I decided it was time to start sharing these joyful luxuries with as many people as possible. Due to my reputation as an interior designer, it made sense for me to launch as Rachel...

Prepare your home for Spring with these interior trends

I've been keeping an eye on all the spring trends going on around me and want to share the ones that I have truly fallen in love with.
I’ve never been the kind of person who follows trends. My mother always said ‘dare to be different’ And this has always been the inspiration behind everything I do, from the way I decorate my home and wardrobe to entertaining guests. However, as much as I love defying the status quo and disregarding the latest fads, I must admit that I am falling in love with some of the spring interior trends for 2019. There are some lovely ideas such...

The most important colour in the universe

Find out which is the most important colour for your home, wardrobe and wellbeing.
Green is the most versatile colour on earth. Take nature for example, where it is the backdrop for absolutely everything. Not a single colour clashes with it. In fact, every colour in nature sits with it in perfect harmony. Apart from the fact that green is most definitely my favourite colour, it is the reason why it is the most important colour for me. You won’t find a single Rachel Bates scheme that does not have an element of green...

How to host a joy-filled afternoon tea experience

Whether you're hosting a catch-up with some old friends or something a little bit more formal, I've got all the tips you need to make every afternoon tea experience even more joyful
It’s always delightful to experience afternoon tea in all its splendour. Spending time with your loved ones while a waiter ensures you have a luxurious experience is always amazing. However, while the formalities of taking tea at the Ritz is always splendid, I always prefer to take a much more relaxed approach when throwing a party at my home. To me, afternoon tea should be relaxed, fun and friendly rather than caught up on decorum. That being said, knowing the...

Bring the alpine to your home with my ski lodge luxu...

The European ski season is well underway and whether you managed to hit the slopes or are still waiting for the opportunity, I’m here to help you bring a touch of the aesthetic to your home.
The European ski season is well underway and whether you managed to hit the slopes or are still waiting for the opportunity, I’m here to help you bring a touch of the aesthetic to your home. For my hubby, the most important feature for any chalet or ski lodge is always ‘can you ski in and out?’ However, there’s a reason you’re reading my blog and not his as I believe any lodge needs to be a stylish and cosy...

Introducing Living Coral, Pantone’s colour of the year

Pantone has announced Living Coral as their colour of the year for 2019. Emitting familiar and energising aspects of nature, this mesmerising colour is a must-have addition to every wardrobe and household.

Pantone has announced Living Coral as their colour of the year for 2019. Emitting familiar and energising aspects of nature, this mesmerising colour is a must-have addition to every wardrobe and household. Describing why Living Coral is the perfect colour for 2019, Pantone wrote: “In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy. Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of PANTONE 16-1546...

How to add a pop of colour this winter

It's true that black is a classic winter wardrobe staple but it's important to make sure you have a bit of colour. I'm here to help you liven up your wardrobe and show that winter doesn't have to be so dark.
It’s true that black is a classic wardrobe staple and even the queen of colour has been known to don black on occasion. However, I do like to add colour to the mix to lift the look and liven things up, just make them a little more interesting.  In both my professional and personal life, accessories are everything. Whether it’s in the form of a silk scarf, a necklace, a table lamp or a crystal champagne coupe, no wardrobe or home...