Do you know that thrill you feel when you discover something truly beautiful that you haven’t seen before? That’s how I felt when I first came across Anya Raczka’s photography on her Oak and…
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Join us in September (7th-10th) on the Isle of Wight for our first Creative Retreat – a weekend of blissful relaxation, creative inspiration and simply beautiful eco living. Escape and create The idea is…
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What makes the perfect handbag? Over the years I’ve had all sorts of different handbags – from grown-up Mulberry work bags which said ‘take me seriously’ to my current circular straw bag (not sure…
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I’m just back from a blissful stay at Tiny Homes Holidays on the Isle of Wight (listed in the FBWL directory here) and couldn’t wait to share it with you. Tiny Homes is a…
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Linen dress ideas we love It was whilst devouring last week’s Sunday papers, the day after Harry and Meghan’s wedding, that I decided dresses could be the way forward. There was a feature in…
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A lover of textiles, traditional craft and midcentury patterns, it’s no surprise that I have more than a bit of a thing for Welsh blankets. I treated myself to a natural white and blue…
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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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Discover the beautiful new Vanessa Arbuthnott Artists’ Collection of fabric designs all printed in the UK on environmentally friendly 100% natural linen. (Vanessa Arbuthnott is listed in our directory here) I spent a wonderful…
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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…
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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 to be embracing this chance to snuggle up and…
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I remember reading the very first 91 magazine back in 2011 – and absolutely loving it. A visually beautiful celebration of creative living, 91 magazine also shares my passion for makers and small independent…
