Last weekend we celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary with a weekend in the Cotswolds and a truly delicious lunch at the Daylesford Organic Farm Shop Cafe near Stow-On-The-Wold. If you’re ever in the area I would definitely recommend a visit to this haven of style and sustainability. The stone farm buildings and grounds are beautiful and every corner reveals a new delight, from fresh locally sourced organic produce to simple but elegant homewares, and the tranquility of the Hay Barn Spa… sheer bliss! Discover Daylesford for yourself at www.daylesfordorganic.com.
If you’ve ever looked for a stylish and comfortable nursing chair suitable for a contemporary nursery, you’ll know there’s not much out there. So, as someone who’s about to embark on decorating a nursery for an impending new arrival, it was love at first sight when I came across these beautiful gliding nursing chairs from new business Olli Ella. Stylish enough to last from nursery to teenage years and beyond, they’re also handmade in England using traditional craftsmanship and upholstery techniques. If you’d like to try out one of these beauties for yourself, you’re in luck as Olli Ella have opened a pop-up shop this week at 406 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ. See the range at www.olliella.com.
Mmmm… today I was given a bag of this rather delicious Henry Goode’s Soft Eating Licorice (thank you to my lovely childminder Maureen!). Unlike it’s colonial cousins this stuff is British through and through, being made in the licorice capital of Pontefract, and at less than 2% fat it’s a decidedly non-guilty pleasure! Find out more at www.henrygoode.co.uk.
It’s always lovely to get feedback from the businesses in our directory, but this comment on the facebook page of bespoke wall art company More Than Words really made my day! I wonder which of their personalised prints the lucky boss was treated to…?
In this month’s competition we’re giving you the chance to win a luxury six piece designer bedlinen set from Tonder & Tonder. The lucky winner will be able to choose a duvet cover and four Oxford pillowcases in their choice of size and design, along with a white fitted or flat sheet, worth up to £185 in total. Founded by designer Hannah Tonder, the Oxfordshire based business specialises in producing 100% fine cotton bedlinen, tablelinen, accessories and baby gifts in a range of classic designs. Click here to enter the competition today…
