These charming Pot Pockets will not only help keep your hands toasty warm while enjoying your favourite yogurt, but will also enable you to upcycle your old yogurt pots… we’re thinking pots of herbs on the windowsill, storage for pens and pencils, a cosy cup warmer, or maybe even a Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one filled with some home-made treats.

To print out the pattern and full instructions, visit the Rachel’s Organic facebook page. Happy crafting and do let us know what you’d use your Pot Pockets for… we’d love to see photos of your creations!

Roots & Wings organic provisions are available from independent food shops, delis and selected branches of Tesco, and a percentage of all profits are donated to children’s charities. To find out more about the artisan food producers behind the brand and to nominate a children’s charity for 2012, visit www.rootsandwingsorganic.com.

There’s no better time to snuggle up on the sofa than the festive season - classic Christmas telly, a full tummy, and a roaring log fire with your nearest and dearest close by… you really can’t beat Christmas time for that feel good factor. We like to think we know a thing or two about sofas, so here’s our pick of the best British made products to be enjoyed from the comfort of your sofa this Christmas.

One of the best things about Christmas is being able to eat chocolate without feeling guilty! And what better way to indulge than with these delicious treats from Walkers Handmade Chocolates. Made by top British chocolatier Robert Walker, they’re well worth putting on your Christmas list this year.

Keep feet toasty with these cosy British made Alpaca Wool Bed Socks by Perilla which are available in an amazing array of shapes, sizes and colours. If you’re giving them as a gift this Christmas, the good news is that they also come beautifully packaged in gift boxes.

Our sofa scene just wouldn’t be complete without a warm and comforting blanket. Lucky for us, Just Blankets have got it covered with their beautiful lambswool blankets which are made on looms in a small, traditional Scottish mill. The range comes in a variety of dazzling colours, guaranteed to brighten up anyone’s Christmas.

No need to move from the sofa while delving into your Christmas stocking… we love these these linen Christmas Pudding stockings by Charlotte Macey (who we recently featured on our own blog). Her creations are all lovingly hand-stitched in her small workshop in the Cotswolds, and are just perfect for hanging by the fireplace this Christmas.

It goes without saying that every sofa needs some seriously comfy cushions, and these beauties from Melin Tregwynt are woven using traditional techniques in one of the last remaining woollen mills in Wales. They even do dressing gowns and slippers to match!

Everybody loves a cup of tea on the sofa and we’d agree, but how about adding these to the mix? Combining two of our great loves, a good cuppa and the warm glow of candlelight – these beautiful bone china teacup candles from The Dizzy Flea are just the thing to add some atmosphere this Yuletide.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without those classic festive films that you can’t help watching every year. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is a personal favourite of ours, which is why we were delighted to stumble across this delightful framed print by The Green Gables featuring the quote from the film “every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings”.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our top British made picks for Christmas, and that you get the chance to put your feet up and enjoy some quality family time on your sofa this festive season. What British made gifts would you recommend for Christmas? Let us know by leaving us a comment below…

Brought to you by Sofas and Stuff – makers of beautiful British sofas.

From sweets and fancies to cordials, cakes and bakes, the photography alone is enough to inspire even the most timid would-be chef to create a gift that can be given with a glow of pride, and which is sure to be received with pleasure. Of course, the book itself makes a delightful gift too… and if you’re lucky you might receive a tasty treat or two in return. Gifts From The Kitchen is published by Kyle Books and costs £16.99.

Taste of Christmas invites you to celebrate the festive season in style, with a selection of the capital’s top restaurants serving up seasonal treats, some of Britain’s top chefs giving inspirational talks, and lots of festive shopping opportunities… in fact everything you need to serve up the perfect Christmas in style.

For a chance to win 2 tickets to this fabulous foodie event, simply leave a comment below naming a product in the Cooking Gorgeous range by 15th November 2011. You can browse the collection and buy online at www.cookinggorgeous.com.

For a chance to win, simply name another product in the Roots & Wings range. You can leave your answer as a comment below or email it to editor@frombritainwithlove.com by 31st October 2011. Good luck!

Roots and Wings organic provisions are available from good independent food shops and delis, selected branches of Tesco, and online at Food Revolution. Browse the range and find out more about the producers behind the products at www.rootsandwingsorganic.com.

Made in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the chocolates are inspired by founder Robert Walker’s passion for traditional English flavours and ingredients, combined with the finest Continental chocolate making techniques. Each chocolate is handmade so the contents of every box varies depending on what has been made that day. If you’re having trouble choosing between their mouthwatering collections, why not try a limited edition Taster Collection which includes a hand-picked selection of chocolates, and makes an ideal thank you or dinner party gift. Time to stock up the ‘present drawer’ I think!

Browse the collections and buy online at www.walkershandmadechocolates.co.uk. Chocolate Week runs from 10th to 16th October. For more information about chocolatey goings-on and events near you, visit www.chocolateweek.co.uk.

Clockwise from top left: The Signature Collection, The Connoisseur Collection, The Truffle Collection, The Heritage Collection.

Gill Mann and her team at Delimann specialise in the finest Westcountry produce, from artisan food and chocolates to hampers and corporate gifts. But our vote goes to the inspired ‘Scone Fest Friday’ where you can kick start that Friday feeling with a rustic gift box packed with scones, clotted cream, jam, cake, hand baked bisuits and Devonshire tea – enough for 24 people – which is delivered to your office in time for tea.

Scone Fest Friday is proving to be a hit amongst City workers and the press… “Delicious” said the Telegraph, “We want more!” quipped The Lady magazine. The Scone Fest Friday package costs £49.95, or a smaller Devonshire Cream Tea is available at £15 plus p&p. To have your cake and eat it visit www.delimann.co.uk.

The summer holidays are here and it’s time to hit the parks, beaches, theme parks and zoos… but what happens when it rains and you can’t go out? There’s only so much CBeebies you can watch before going slightly mad…. so next time the little ones are enchanted by Peppa and Dora, why not take a look at Pinterest to find some novel things to make and do over the summer break?

If you haven’t discovered Pinterest yet, make sure you have some time on your hands because it is quite easy to become lost in time on this beautiful site. Did I say Dora was enchanting? Well this is the adult equivalent. Don’t forget the task at hand though… you’re meant to be looking for something creative for the kids, remember?

The concept of Pinterest is quite simple – if you like an image then you ‘pin it’ to a virtual pinboard. You can pin images that you find on other websites, or simply re-pin images you like which other people have pinned. The main page is a continuously updating array of other peoples ‘pins’ (a bit like the public timeline on twitter but with pictures instead of words). If you see an image you like, simply click ‘Pin It’ and save it to one of your own pinboards. Don’t wait until later to pin a good idea as they quickly disappear as new ones come up.

To start pinning, you first need to request an invite – the easiest and quickest way is to ask on facebook or twitter for one. I’m sure someone will oblige, with a line saying ‘I can’t believe you’ve only just found Pinterest!’. To get started, it’s a good idea to follow a few other peoples boards – just like on other social networking sites – and see what they’re pinning. There are so many different images to browse through – from interiors to fashion, craft projects, recipes, beauty tips and even wedding ideas. You’ll soon be pinning like a pro!

You can use Pinterest in so many different ways, such as moodboards, tearsheets, research and even blog ideas. Just remember when you’re pinning to give credit where credit is due and wherever possible to link to the original source of the image. Below are a few creative ideas I’ve found on Pinterest to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays. But this is just the tip of the iceberg – so why not have a go yourself? You can request an invite to join at www.pinterest.com.

Clockwise from Top Left: Vintage Book Bunting via Papercrave; Butterfly ‘Feet’ Canvas via Project Balancing Act;  Crayon Hearts via Flickr; Banana Split Mini Bites via Bakers Royale.