AD: I received the Agatha Bouquet from Shida Preserved Flowers for the purposes of styling and showing how beautiful their longlasting flowers are in the home. With our adoration of all things nature-inspired ever on the increase, I thought I’d introduce you to Shida Preserved Flowers. Not only are these naturally preserved flowers and foliage exquisite in every way, but they also provide you with long-lasting decor that is sustainable and longlasting. You might even be tempted to ditch the…
Ruth Holly – Nature Inspired Designs – Meet The Designer
September 27, 2019Having myself recently moved to the coast, today’s Meet The Designer couldn’t be more appropriate. Ruth Holly is a surface designer with a passion for our natural surroundings. Her trademark organic markings and earthy palettes sit beautifully with both traditional and contemporary home settings. And then there is Ruth’s latest transition into wearables that means you never have to leave home without one of her beautiful unique designs. Ruth Holly- Nature Inspired Homewares – Meet The Designer As with any…
And just like that summer is over. The kids are back to school and hopefully some form of normality is resumed as we begin to fullback into routines that are more familiar. We can breathe a little easier don’t you think in the knowledge that we aren’t having to juggle all the balls?!! Sustainable & Ethical Eco Shop – Wearth Whilst routines are being resumed, I also think it’s the perfect time to take a step back and re-evaluate…
Save A Tusk With A Tea Towel – Sophie Allport’s Savannah Collection
July 27, 2018Like many of you, the closest I’ve ever gotten to see some of the amazing creatures that walk our planet is at a handful of zoos over the years. Those memories of awe and wonderment have stayed with me, and as an adult, you realise just how lucky we are to have such beauty and diversity of wildlife in our world. It’s also heartbreaking to know that illegal wildlife trade continues to threaten these amazing animals. I don’t think I…
Shopping online has become mainstream for many of us including buying for our homes. It’s also meant that the web has become a place of discovery where we’re able to find new and wonderful companies that offer you something different from the usual High Street sameness. Companies like family run Idyll Home who have put thought and care into the collections they have to offer. Ensuring that your homes remain as individualistic as you are and not something out of…
The Beauty of Handcrafted Wood – William Firth Woodcraft
May 1, 2018If there’s one way to add warmth and character to our homes it has to be through the use of the wood with its natural textural qualities. And what better way to introduce it but in the form of useful accessories that have been lovingly handmade by skilled craftsmen. Today, I’m featuring one such skilled artisan, William Firth, who has an independent woodwork workshop based in the heart of Lancashire here in the UK. The Beauty of Handcrafted Wood – William…