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. (Vanessa Arbuthnott is listed in our directory here) I spent a wonderful…
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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…
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How many times have you found yourself commenting, in recent times, about the state of today’s world? How many times have you felt either angry, defeated, or both, about inequality, injustice or damage to…
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I do love a good magazine. Over the years, Clare Gogerty has been associated with a few of my favourites. She was editor of Coast magazine (the perfect escape if, like me, you dream…
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I know the term Vision Board sounds like jargon plucked straight out of a management or marketing handbook. But hear me out. If you’re a visual person, there’s plenty of research to show that…
