A feature in PS Magazine: the story of Fernlea
From derelict building to a calm, considered home
In late 2023, I was approached by an editor from PS Magazine, the Sunday Post’s lifestyle and entertainment publication, who had been following the transformation of my home. From its early days as a derelict building to the cosy, considered space it has become, the journey had been quietly unfolding on my Instagram, @renovating_fernlea.
To be invited to share that story in print felt incredibly special. Of course, I said yes — but we agreed to wait until the renovation was nearing completion, so the home could be captured in a way that truly reflected its final feel.
When the time came, we welcomed photographer Eve Conroy into our home. It was such a lovely experience — seeing the space through someone else’s lens, and watching the details we had lived with every day come together so beautifully in her images. She captured the atmosphere perfectly: calm, warm, and thoughtfully layered.
“Seeing your home through someone else’s lens has a way of bringing the whole journey into focus.”
What made the feature feel even more meaningful was the chance to pause and reflect on how far the house had come. Renovating Fernlea was never just about the finished result — it was about creating a home that feels personal, supportive, and easy to live in.
To see that journey captured and shared in such a thoughtful way felt like a quiet milestone, and one I’m incredibly grateful for.
I’m so pleased to be able to share a selection of these photographs with you, along with the magazine feature itself. It feels like a gentle celebration of the process — from what the house once was, to what it has become.
