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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Early Autumnal hues
It might still be August, but it’s feeling decidedly Autumnal already. So if thoughts are turning to cosying up under a blanket or two, this gorgeous Bordeaux Edge throw and Gradient cushion are worth considering. The throws are made in Spain by Teixidors from 100% ecological Merino wool, £235 and the lovely linen cushions are […]
Time for a reste
I stumbled across this lovely shop, reste, on a recent trip to Hastings and it is well worth a visit. Owner, Jacqui Martin, has sourced a great selection of functional and well designed homewares and beauty products; each made with skill and care by craftspeople using traditional methods and materials. Tired of the ‘pile it […]
Minor Matters?
I was recently introduced to the gorgeous online shop, Minor Goods, which offers simple, stylish homewares, stationery and accessories made by small, traditional suppliers and artisans. It’s refreshingly affordable and I’m particularly taken with these lovely Natural Kitchen Candles, which are going into my ‘shopping cart’. Made from beeswax, rapeseed wax and essential oils, they’re […]
Create an urban jungle
House plants are having a moment, so whether it’s succulents, cacti or luscious ferns that are taking your fancy, give them an urban edge by displaying them on some industrial style shelving. This 4-Tier Shelf Unit created with steel pipes is just the job, (w51.5xD17xH89.5cm), £60. rockettstgeorge.co.uk
Sup up..
This quirky little shop, Smug, in Camden Passage, Islington has been going from strength to strength since it opened six years ago. One of the reasons is the owner, Lizzie Evan’s eye for the unusual and gorgeous. She has a carefully curated selection of homeware products and stationery both in the shop and online that […]
Going green is easy..
Well it is if you’re considering this beautiful Joyce cabinet by Pinch. Now available in this verdant Mint Green finish, it will inject a luscious lift into any room. Pinch’s simple yet elegant furniture and lighting is designed and made in its Clapham studio and fits perfectly with the ‘buy less, buy well’ mantra. The Eugene table shown in the picture […]