The Art of Giving with Edge and Company
Sometimes I think I’m the luckiest girl it the world doing what I do, meeting the talented, amazing people that make my everyday so special. I would like to introduce you to Edge and Company a well being and lifestyle store selling ethical and innovative products for the home and outdoors with a twist. This wonderful new company crowd funded to get it off the ground with great success. All the products you can purchase are handmade, crafted in the UK and worldwide by people living with disabilities, mental health issues and addiction and homelessness, who find it very challenging to access and maintain employment. Edge and Company have an ethical…
Made of Wood // A Review
This book is the perfect book for this time of the year, filled with warm inviting homes that feature wood in many forms and styles and I adore every single one of them. I can never resist a book written by Mark and Sally Bailey their effortless style and ability to fashion anything out of things they find fascinates me. I have long been an admirer of their store Baileys Home in the heart of Herefordshire I have visited once a few years ago which is definitely not enough, I need to go back. I have of course got a few things in my home from them, purchased over the…
When the Week Goes Awry
Some weeks just have you beat, this being one of them. All my grand plans for my post this week have gone out of the window. The week started with me having a huge social conscience dilemma and has ended with one too. I watched the BBC documentary Drowning in Plastic and it caused me great heartache and sadness that turned slightly to helplessness and despair. I wrote about my thoughts on instagram which caused a large debate, fortunately everyone seemed to be in the same boat as me but I must admit I felt rather drained by it. The discussions my husband and I had and the endless research…
Windows to the World // Understated Glazing
I wrote a post about windows over a year ago with no notion that I would be writing again about the same subject but with brand spanking new ones in my own home. A year ago I was dreaming of new windows but fate took over and here we are. All my sentiments and reckoning in my other post still stand true today but finally I have got rid of the nasty nasty brown light sucking pvc nightmares that leaked heat. All the glass panes had blown so we couldn’t see out of them and I couldn’t bear thinking about another winter with these dodgy monstrosities. Waking up on cold…
Natural Wellbeing with Essence + Alchemy
When the days start getting shorter and the evenings close in bringing with it a sense of hibernation and rejuvenation after the heady days of summer; I like nothing more than to unwind and relax by lighting scented candles or incense sticks to bring peace and tranquillity to my surroundings. A big mug of tea or glass of wine curled up under a soft throw with a good book, you simply can’t beat these moments. One of my favourite places to go to treat myself to botanical scented goodness is Essence + Alchemy, from their divine packaging to the heavenly scent of each of the goods, it truly is sublime…
Escape to Croatia at Villa No24
What do you look for when booking a holiday? I like staying in places that are unusual a bit different , somewhere I know nothing about. I also like to find holiday homes that are in keeping with my style, that make me feel at home instantly. Alas I am not going to Croatia this year but if I were Istria would be the place to go and my time would be spent at Villa No24. Croatia is a place I have always wanted to visit and hopefully one day I will, it seems more untouched tourist wise a hidden gem especially Istria, full of culture, historical architecture and breath…
Make Waste Beautiful with Brabantia
We all need them so why does your household waste bin need to be ugly and something you want to hide? I’m not lucky enough to have an integral bin hidden away in a fitted cupboard and I didn’t want a nasty cheap looking bin to sit lurking in the corner of my kitchen so I chose something that was aesthetically pleasing and large enough that it only needs emptying once a week. As a family we try very hard when it comes to waste management, everything is sorted and recycled to the best of our ability, plastic waste has been reduced hugely but sometimes you still need the dustbin…
The Natural Way to Paint // Bauwerk Colour
When it comes to decorating I like to try out new ways of doing so, exploring new ideas and colours, mixing it up a little rather than playing safe. I have been a huge admirer of Bauwerk Colour for a long time, first seeing them in Hans Blomquist’s book In the Mood for Colour so it has been a privilege to be able use their paint in a room in my house. Being able to introduce new environmentally friendly products into my home is becoming increasingly important to me and if I can then pass on this knowledge to others then I’ll be overjoyed. It was a little daunting using…
Monochrome & Geometric
Some things I know I will never tire of, beautiful tiles, especially ones that are geometric and monochrome. The trend continues and I don’t think it will fade any time soon, they are a classic and will add an air of luxury in any space big or small. I am always drawn to the pared back muted tones of black and white and all the subtly beautiful hues of grey in between. From the clothes that hang in my wardrobe to the décor in my home this colour palette is most definitely the one for me. So when I came across these stunning tiles by Laura Ashley my heart skipped…
Ceramics
I have a confession, I’m a little bit obsessed with ceramics in all it’s guises. I’ve had a good clear out of old crockery, mugs and bowls that are no longer used or serve any purpose, even most of the vintage china has gone. Clearing out and starting again feels good and I’m starting a curated collection of beautiful ceramics and pottery. I have a few pieces of old that have come back into the foreground but it was a Parkwood pottery mug by Lane that started me on this path and obviously my need to clear out and feel free from clutter. I have recently invested in some new…
