Rest Easy on a Natural Mattress
As we kiss goodbye to balmy summer evenings and hunker down for hibernation – the human kind obvs (snuggling by a roaring fire instead of revelling in a pub beer garden), our thoughts turn to rest and relaxation. An early night is so much more appealing when it’s dark outside and lashing down with rain, so it’s an […]
Clever Cleaning Naturally
Not all bacteria are created equal, that’s for sure. The benefits of the ‘good’ guys on our gut microbiome are well documented, from better immunity and increased mood, to weight-loss and lower incidences of serious illness, so it’s no surprise that we’re obsessed with increasing them. Many of us try this with probiotics and by eating better (less junk, more plants), […]
Go Organic
Taking place in Battersea Park this weekend (8-9 September 2018) is the GO! Organic Festival. The biggest event of its kind to happen in London, it’s a chance to find out more about an organic lifestyle, or if you’re already into it, to find food and lifestyle brands that are kinder to the environment and […]
Small and Beautiful
Small Batch Goods is a new online homeware store set up by Art Director, Daniel Hubbard. It has a simple and stylish aesthetic and a great selection of ceramics, textiles and candles made by independent makers and charities (in small batches). The focus is on quality, craft and design – and each piece has a charming back […]
Pleasing Paint for Home & Health
Earthborn has been making eco-friendly clay paint since 2002. It has a range of shades on a par with many of the well known ‘non-acrylic’ brands, so if you want to create a beautiful home without damaging a natural one, it’s a good choice. Of course, not decorating at all is better for the environment, but that’s not […]
Cleanse with Care
Ditching plastic shower gel bottles and going back to good old fashioned soap seems like a good idea right now. So these beautiful bars from A.S Apothecary are timely. Made with care in a small scale distillery, from plants grown on an organic farm and other natural natural ingredients, such as olive oil and shea butter, […]
Elegant Herringbone Throws created from single-use plastic
Believe it or not, these chic Scandinavian-style Herringbone blankets from Weaver Green, are made from recycled plastic bottles, around 50 each to be more precise. Soft to the touch, with the same texture as wool or jute, the throws are moth-proof, machine washable and hard-wearing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, they’re perfect for picnics or to […]
Daylesford Dream Stay, Salvage Style
Natural springs, wild forests and a beautiful boutique stay – it’s easy to see why Daylesford is popular. Just an hour from Melbourne, the charming spa town is a year-round escape for Australia’s urbanites. (Being so close to Melbourne, fantastic food is a given). It’s the reason, interior designer and stylist, Kali Cavanagh, fell in […]
Ceramics session at The Conran Shop
Since spotting Feldspar‘s beautiful bone china mugs at the London Design Fair last year, I’ve been a huge fan of their simple handcrafted ceramics. So it’s good to hear that not only are they now stocked at The Conran Shop, Feldspar founders, husband-and-wife design duo, Jeremy and Cath Brown, will be holding a live model-making demonstration at the […]
Sea change
Like many others, I love lovely things, but also have an increasing awareness of the need to consume less – or in a way that is less damaging to the world around us. So it’s always heartening to find a company that’s taking great strides to help rather than harm nature. Haeckels (Made of Margate) is […]