etsy uk shops we love If, like me, you love mooching around a local craft fair or makers market, don’t you also really enjoy browsing Etsy? I know I do. For me, there’s a…
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Autumn decor ideas to make or buy from UK makers, growers and one or two of my favourite shops. Hope you find something to give you a little seasonal joy…X My pick of Autumn…
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Tawny owl free knitting pattern I know just how much love there is out there for Claire Garland’s adorable knitted creations, so I’m delighted to share this adorable tawny owl free knitting pattern with…
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Shea butter benefits & recipes Sharron Jenkins (pictured below) is the owner and founder of Kalabash®, an award-winning artisan soap and body care brand based in rural Bedfordshire. The products are inspired by the…
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I know how many of you already adore the knitted creations designed by Claire Garland, aka Dot Pebbles Knits, so I hope you enjoy getting to know her a little better as much as…
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eco friendly cleaning products Since writing my Plastic free zero waste beauty & bathroom ideas blog post last year I have been looking into ways of rolling this out across everyday life. A lot…
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Flower crafts ideas & DIY tutorials There’s a lot of love out there for recent blog posts sharing Olga Prinku’s dried flower botanical hoop art embroideries. Pinterest even shared an image from the post…
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Modern Rustic Kitchen ideas I am obsessing right now about paint colours and kitchen ideas. I’m planning a remodel of my Hampshire country cottage – looking for modern rustic kitchen inspiration – and feeling…
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How to make a bicycle wheel wreath DIY tutorial Make a bicycle wheel wreath – the perfect up-cycling project, particularly if you have outgrown bicycles sitting around. The idea is by Linda of inspiring…
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This week is British Flowers Week, so why not show your support and join in? What is British Flowers Week? It’s a campaign founded in 2013 by The Flower Market at New Covent Garden…
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Block printed stationery & lampshades by Yateley Papers I have a bit of a thing for good paper and lovely stationery. So I was very excited to discover Yateley Papers recently. Founder, Trudi, previously…
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin English farm flower box from The Real Flower company I just wanted to quickly share with you a great new idea from The Real Flower company. You can now…
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Ethical linen clothing sale by Lemuel MC If you love pure linen, simple lines and clothing made to last, you’ll love Lemuel MC. The collection includes dresses, pinafores, trousers, tops and jackets all designed…
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Handcrafted homeware & gifts from These Two Hands It’s Naomi Evans who has carefully curated and created wonderful online shop These Two Hands. You’ll find hand-crafted loveliness for your home as well as very…
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Artisan aprons by In the Making I was very excited when I came across In the Making aprons on Etsy because I know a well-made apron when I see one. And I am more…
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Meet Caroline Gurtler of Curious Rose If you love joyful, mouthwatering colour, you’ll love Curious Rose – the creation of Caroline Gurtler. Discover handmade hotties, wheat bags and eye masks all beautifully made in…
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Guernsey sweater, Aran jumper and submariner sweater by Original Blues and Fair Isles knits by Michael Ross If, like me, you have a bit of a thing for Fair Isle knits, you need to…
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Peter Rabbit knitting pattern based on the beloved Beatrix Potter character. It’s by Claire Garland Dot Pebbles Knits. I love Claire’s patterns and I just had to share this adorable Peter Rabbit knitting pattern PDF…
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Flatlay photography workshop with @5ftinf – colour collecting and domestic foraging with artist Philippa Stanton. I doubt it comes as much of a surprise to anyone that I am a huge fan of artist…
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Tilda doll pattern – 5 free downloads As soon as I came across these Tilda doll pattern free downloads I couldn’t wait to share them with you. I just love the Scandi aesthetics of…
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Nuthatch bird knitting pattern by Claire Garland These lockdown days we’ve all been living through has made me so much more aware of the birds living near me. I think it’s something to do…
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Little Blue Bunny knitting pattern for beginners I know just how many of you share my love of Claire Garland’s Dot Pebbles Knits knitting patterns. So, when I saw this new, totally adorable little…
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5 beautiful lockdown craft ideas If you’re in need of some creative lockdown craft ideas to help pass the time, we have just the thing. I’ve selected 5 of my favourite makes from the…
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Discover linen pinafore aprons & candle holders by Swedish House at Home I first came across Michaela and her gift and homeware business Swedish House at Home at a local craft fair a few…