Flower Growing Bliss with Plants Of Distinction & more. Dreaming of Summer with Plants of Distinction & other indie seed favourites – I share my flower seed wish list The ground might seem like…

Flower Arrangement ideas using spring flowers from an english country cutting garden.  I’ve been revisited these ideas since noticing the tulips are making their way up in my garden as we speak (and adding…

How to paint floor boards the easiest way ever It is this feature (about Charleston House) that I have to thank for my latest decorating project. It was something I wrote a few years…

How to make a simply beautiful foraged wreath This year I decided to put into practice all the wreath-making tips and techniques I’ve learned over the years at some wonderful workshops. I wanted to…

Make your festive table magical with mini Christmas tree decorations As soon as I saw these mini Christmas tree decorations by Olivia Williams for Roots & Wings Organic I knew I’d have to make…

Gifts made in Britain by hand & with love This year, more than ever, all the unsustainable Christmas ‘stuff’ on sale is totally out of step with how I’m feeling. Don’t get me wrong,…

Fingerless gloves knitting patterns – my top 5 free patterns With all that’s going on in the world, cosying up on Winter evenings to hand make gifts for Christmas feels like a really good…

Christmas embroidery ideas to enjoy making either for yourself or to give as handmade festive gifts. I have searched and searched for the kits that really stand out from the crowd. Hope you find…