How to grow sweet peas with Rosebie of The Real Flower company Like to grow perfect sweet peas this summer? I have expert tips on how to do just that from queen of the…
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Discover La Juniper ethical gifts and home La Juniper was started with the aim of celebrating homes and gift giving, but with the focus on conscientious consumerism. The collection includes well-being ranges, kitchenware, stationery,…
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Discover Curious Rose lavender wheat bags, hot water bottles, eye masks handmade in England using recycled cashmere and pure British wool For handmade loveliness to help you sleep, ease your pain or just give…
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Sustainable Mother’s Day flowers Mother’s Day is always bitter sweet for me these days. Sweet because I love celebrating and spending time with my own children. But the day is always tinged with sadness…
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Virtual Market: Philippa Stanton @5ftinf book, silk scarves & artwork Hope you enjoy browsing this curated selection of work by artist Philippa Stanton, aka @5ftinf. A truly inspiring woman with a massive worldwide following.…
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Save 25% on Cat Turner summer dresses The Cat Turner collection is all about summer dresses. Beautifully – and ethically – made dresses that are chic, flattering and versatile. We might all be staying…
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Discover Hannah Wisdom textile art from Plymouth If, like me, you love anything to do with the sea, upcyled fabrics and old maps you need to know about Hannah Wisdom. Based in Plymouth, Hannah…
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How to knit a koala – free pattern and step by step tutorial. I fell in love instantly when I first came across Claire Garland’s Dot Pebbles knitting patterns. She has created a menagerie…
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I have a bit of a thing for fair isle knitting patterns in general and fair isle cardigans in particular. Not the boxy, big-shouldered numbers I can remember layering over Lady Diana-style high collared…
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Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers SIGNED COPY GIVEAWAY First off, I do realise that Erin Benzakein is not a UK grower. She and her team run Floret Flower Farm across the Atlantic in…
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I love how fibre artist Emma Herian gives such personality and life to her needle felt creations. Based in Brighton, Emma is a teacher as well as a maker and has recently published a…
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Flower photography tips and ideas by Eva Nemeth So, one of my resolutions for next year is to learn how to improve my flower photography – actually my photography in general. I’ve been mulling…
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If, like me, you’re looking for sustainable and special handmade Christmas gift ideas for women, I have some great ideas for you. I’ve spent a very happy few hours looking through the ethical British…
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How to Make Beeswax Candles – easy DIY tutorial I love to browse the ethical and handmade loveliness for sale in wonderful online shop Foundland. Having earned their crusts in high end retail (founders…
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Needle Felting Robin tutorial – How to make a needle felted robin Christmas decoration Is there anything nicer or more festive than a cheeky robin red breast? I have one (called Reg) that eye…
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How to make felted acorn decorations I love the handmade gifts and natural decorations that Anika Dehne creates for her online shop Kreemo so I was very happy when she offered to share this…
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How to knit a Christmas stocking – a little guide to making the perfect wool Christmas stocking. I’ve found THE PERFECT knitting patterns for making Christmas stockings you’ll want to keep forever. They are…
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How to make wool baubles with stripes – DIY tutorial. You may already be familiar with Olga Prinku’s beautiful dried flower embroidery hoop art. She’s known for her simple, exquisitely delicate designs (read our…
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DISCOVERDiscover the new Autumn collection of handcrafted homeware made in the UK from These Two Hands
Discover the new Autumn collection of handcrafted homeware made in the UK from These Two Hands I first spoke to Naomi Evans two years ago, around the time she launched These Two Hands. I…
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How to start a cutting garden – expert tips and ideas How to start a cutting garden – my own story It was a blissful April day spent with Tammy Hall at her Wild…
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Discover free knitting patterns for Autumn you’ll love to make. It’s that time of year, suddenly isn’t it? I’ve finally stopped clinging onto to the last bittersweet moments of Summer and I’m embracing the…
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How to knit a cat and kitten – knitting pattern and expert tips I have been totally blown away by the amount of love for the How to knit a bunny rabbit post we…
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Foam free floristry – the sustainable guide to floral design Creative floral designer, Sarah Diligent, is known for her love of seasonal British flowers and a passionate commitment to sustainable, foam-free floristry. When she…
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I love this very special range of natural and ethical skin care handmade in Wales by Belenos Skin Botanique. I asked founder, Rhi Ball, to share a little of her story with us –…