Wind in the Willows characters knitting patterns by Claire Garland If, like me, you grew up with a love of The Wind in the Willows, you might like to try your knitting needles out on…

Win a Wildflower coffee mug and dimple milk jug If you have a passion for West Country craftsmanship, chances are you already know about These Two Hands. It’s an online shop beautifully curated by…

Preworn sustainable fashion – essential summer picks I have for years loved a mooch around my local charity shops and dress agencies in search of pre-worn treasures. Now I’m also partial to a browse…

A seasonal guide to the most beautiful cottage garden roses with Rosebie Morton from The Real Flower Company Flower farmer, and founder of The Real Flower Company, Rosebie Morton, shares a through-the-seasons guide to…

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…

Save 10% on the most beautiful Mother’s Day flowers from The Real Flower Company Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet time for those of us who no longer have our mums to buy for.…

6 cutest toy knitting patterns and crochet patterns (one free!) I know how many of you love to knit toys for loved ones or charity and so I thought you might like to see…

New year quotes to help you find fresh purpose January can be a funny old month can’t it? The days are short, daylight limited and the weather often drab. We all know we’re supposed…