Join me as I learn how to make a hand tied flower bouquet using rustic spring flowers and seasonal foliage with Pod & Pip. For me, one of life’s great simple pleasures is arranging seasonal…
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I first met Hilary Lowe on a location shoot with photographer Yeshen Venema. She was the stylist and had come prepared – with a van packed to the gills with jugs, jars, blossom…
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I have a passion for fabric – especially linen – so I was keen to know more about Louise Schofield, founder of Olive + Daisy (listed in the FBWL directory here). Her beautiful collection…
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Meet Eleanor Cheetham Creative Countryside editor I first came across Creative Countryside magazine (listed in the FBWL directory here) at the end of last year when I spotted it for sale in the lovely…
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It’s not exaggeration to say that I actually love my trusty old linen japanese pinafore cross back apron. The straps are wide and cross over at the back. The front pocket is good and…
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February and March are when I fill my home with spring flowers and bulbs as a taste of the new season just around the corner. For me, spring flower arrangements are all about keeping…
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When I discovered that Liz Ridgway (founder of home and garden accessories brand Denys & Fielding) had won a prestigious gold award from the Wildlife Trust for her wildlife garden in Kent, I wanted to know…
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Meet Charlotte Meek founder of The Stitch Society Yorkshire. I do love a beautifully made apron. Particularly one with crossover straps at the back. I like the way they look, but it’s more than…
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Discover the beautiful new Vanessa Arbuthnott Artists’ Collection of fabric designs all printed in the UK on environmentally friendly 100% natural linen. I spent a wonderful day in the workshop with fabric designer Vanessa…
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What’s so exciting – and unique – about new homeware brand Aerende is the way beauty and ethics are combined in equal measure. We chat with founder, Emily Mathieson, a former travel editor for…
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The edit: indie and handmade valentine gifts made with love in the UK I always feel slightly ambivalent about Valentine’s Day. Part of me is all for lavishing some attention and TLC on those…
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There’s something timeless about a beautifully faded floral fabric isn’t there? For me, they conjure images of relaxed country living – fresh air, jugs of fresh flowers on polished old wood and a sense…
