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Remember, wreaths are not just for Christmas. I make them for any season, using dried and/or fresh. We have recently starting offering wreath kits as part of our handmade section, so please do check that out. In the meantime, if you would like to make your own, here are…
I am literally a walking advert for Autumn, my wardrobe, branding and home. I love the deep Autumn colours, such as slate greys, burgundy reds, and indigo blues; jewel tones and dark, moody neutrals. We could never have imagined this time last year, just how much time we would actually…
At the beginning of lockdown, one of the few things I was actually quite optimistic about was the 'new' way of socialising. The thought of not having to dress up, buy bad wine or have to leave the house to socialise was actually something to be joyful about. However, after…
Last Sunday, I decided to take a heap of wooden tiles that had sat outside the house (intended to be used on our shed), and bring them inside to create a textured wall. Yes, the bedroom now smells of a log cabin, yes I am kept away by the noise…
Walk is taken from www.fancyfreewalks.org. This is a glorious and fairly short walk, full of variety, with a fine village at the start and a good pub at the high point. It also passes close to two of the most interesting and ancient churches in Surrey. 1. Coming…
When starting a decorating project, are you someone that bothers with a mood board or not? I have started so many projects on a whim, by simply walking into a paint shop and buying a pot of paint for the pure hell of it, not thinking through exactly which wall…
This month's Where To, takes us to an open house or two. One thing I definitely got from my mother is a need to nose around other people's houses. I actually never tire of it, and if this all doesn't work out, I am off to be an estate agent.…
Just 3 weeks ago, a lovely lady by the name of Elaine, a founder of The London Tea Dress Company came to visit me at the shop and wondered if I wanted to collaborate. Just 3 short weeks later, we have a shop within a shop. A beautifully curated collection…