It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
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This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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LIFESTYLE · January 24, 2019

Love… handmade soy candles

Handmade soy candles I love – ethically made with natural essential oils and pure, natural plant based ingredients including soy, coconut and rapeseed plant waxes.

During the long, winter evenings in January and February I love to light natural, aromatherapy candles. Handmade soy aromatherapy candles probably – or possibly coconut or rapeseed wax. Plant-based at any event and certainly petrochemical free.

They bring soft light and warmth into the darker hours and I just can’t get enough of them. Probably why I always receive at least one or two for Christmas – and this year was no exception.

I dropped heavy hints about this beauty from The Future Kept (listed in our directory here). I wasn’t disappointed. It has burned beautifully throughout the festive period – and is still going strong. The fragrance is warm, earthy and just the right side of spicy for me.

As I write this, it’s flickering on a little table near me and the rest of the room has slipped into darkness as I tap away. I feel like I’ve created a slightly magical and fragrant world all of my own. I will re-use the pretty little ceramic lidded jar when it’s finished, so it’s a zero waste buy too!

Wild Heart Organics Happy soy candle

happy soy candle aromatherapy with rose, geranium and frankincense handmade i

What’s not to love about this hand-poured organic aromatherapy candle by Wildheart Organics? Combining essential oils of rose, rose geranium and frankincense, this is a beautifully fragrant candle with benefits. Something magical happens when these three oils come together. As well as being an utterly blissful fragrance, the aromatherapy benefits are perfect for anyone feeling out of kilter or a bit down. These essential oils have a range of powerful properties – together they are calming, uplifting, bring contentment and promote sensuality. 

BUY WILDHEART ORGANICS HAPPY CANDLE HERE 

Italian Garden hand poured soy candle

soy candle fragranced with essential oils of orange, rosemary and sage handmade and natural in amber glass jar

Fragranced with essential oils of orange, rosemary and sage, this hand poured natural candle is like breathing in the heady fragrance of an Italian garden. It’s made by Octo London  I also like the sound of the French Lavender and Bergamot candles.

BUY ITALIAN GARDEN CANDLE HERE

Rosewood handmade soy candle

rosewood handmade soy candle #handmade #soy #candle #frombritainwithlove

Hand-crafted in London by Den Perfect, this is a fine looking candle. Made with 100% natural soy wax in small batches, this is an earthy and woody fragrance. Lavender and jasmine are two of my favourites and they combine here  

BUY ROSEWOOD CANDLE HERE

Bergamot & Wild flowers soy candle

SOY CANDLE BERGAMOT HOLISTIC

BUY BERGAMOT & WILD FLOWERS SOY CANDLE HERE

I first came across this hand-poured candle made in London by Holstic in a local gift shop and I can vouch for how blissful it is. Crafted using all-natural botanical ingredients, this combines uplifting bergamot, heady jasmine and relaxing lavender essential oils. It’s like wandering with abandon through the most perfectly fragranced wild flower meadow on a warm summer’s day 

I also love the sound of this Neroli Chamomile version designed to help you relax and sleep well.

neroli and chamomile soy candle

BUY NEROLI & CHAMOMILE CANDLE HERE

Rose geranium vegan soy candle

Vegan soy candle blended with geranium essential oil and hand poured by Vegan Bunny Co #soy #candle #rose #geranium #vegan #frombritainwithlove

I love this cute little hand poured soy candle with geranium essential oil by Vegan Bunny Co. It’s vegan, made with green and vegan energy with no wood-based oils that require tree cutting and is plastic and acid free. A particularly nice touch is that you can add a type-written note on handmade paper for free. Go a step further and select the gift wrapping option to include dry flowers and an envelope for your note.

BUY VEGAN BUNNY ROSE GERANIUM CANDLE HERE

Hiems Wood Wick soy candle

Love this Hiems wood wick soy aromatherapy natural essential oil handmade candle in ceramic jar by Essence and Alchemy from The Future Kept. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

It was  Jeska’s description that sold it to me (Jeska Hearne and her husband Dean are the talented pair behind The Future Kept. You can discover Jeska’s local loves in her blog post about Hastings for us here): The quintessential spirit of winter. The traditional aromas of clove-studded oranges and the warming scents of nutmeg and cardamon. Just a hint of ancient myrrh and the crackle of the wooden wick, the perfect scent for the festive season.

My husband has a new studio, so I’m planning to buy him this Black Spice candle handmade in Lancashire (where I grew up) and also from The Future Kept.

Black Spice soy candle

love this black spice hand poured natural soy candle handmade future kept. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Handmade soy aromatherapy candles to love…

This got me thinking about the whole subject of handmade soy aromatherapy candles and zero waste so I thought I’d share some of my favourites with you.

The Future Kept

Other lovelies from The Future Kept include the wonderful Restore candle by Essence + Alchemy.

Restore soy candle

love this hand poured natural soy candle by essence and alchemy from the future kept. It's Restore which harnesses calming lavender and chamomile with a dash of uplifting lemongrass and rosewood to restore your senses and brighten your mood. All housed in a zero waste refillable british made hand blown glass chemistry beakerlove this hand poured natural soy candle by essence and alchemy from the future kept. It's Restore which harnesses calming lavender and chamomile with a dash of uplifting lemongrass and rosewood to restore your senses and brighten your moond. All housed in a zero waste refillable british made hand blown glass chemistry beaker

It’s hand poured, made from natural soy and harnesses calming lavender and chamomile essential oils with a dash of uplifting lemongrass and rosewood to restore your senses and brighten your mood. All housed in a zero waste refillable British made hand blown glass chemistry beaker. Handmade soy aromatherapy candles don’t get much prettier or more heavenly than this…

 

Ember soy candle

love this Ember hand poured coconut wax eco candle by Evermore London from The Future Kept. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Evermore London creates a range of sustainable soy handmade aromatherapy candles as well as some using coconut wax – all hand-poured candles, also available from The Future Kept, including Tides which is an exotic combination of wild fig and cedar along with thyme essential oil, reminiscent of a walk through the forest down to a summer beach. Hand made using essential oils and toxin-free fragrances.

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Grove soy candle

love this natural soy candle in Grove lemony spring natural fragrance handmade in the UK. click through to discover more hand-picked loveliness in The Future Kept online shop as well as founder, Jeska Hearne's, local Hastings loves and simple pleasures

Also love the sound of Grove, which is inspired by the English countryside and the sacred groves of Celtic culture. This candle encapsulates the great outdoors – think morning walks and rain-drenched forest floors. Pine essential oil is the base note for this woodsy fragrance, with middle notes of cedarwood and just a touch of sweet orange to bring it all together. Both of these candles are in the sale right now, too. So don’t hang about if you fancy trying them out…

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Denys & Fielding

Denys & Fielding (listed in our directory here) have just brought out a brand new range of refillable outdoor candles with a lovely back story. Founder, Liz Ridgway and I share a passion for our gardens – and sitting out there to enjoy them in all seasons. Fire pit lit, candles flickering, blankets if needed in Winter… It was her love of candles that led Liz to learn how to make them at a workshop last Summer.

She enjoyed the process – and the results – so much that she set out to create her own range of hand poured  100% natural outdoor candles. The new collection has just launched and I wanted to share them with you. The enamel pots are such a great idea – perfect for adding to an outside garden table or ledge.

I also love that you can cut down on waste by sending your empty pots back for a refill. Liz puts her heart and soul into what she does and it’s clear that her new range of candles is no exception. Read more about the story behind them here.

Citronella and Clementine soy candle

love this natural soy handmade candle in refillable enamel made in England with citronella and clementine essential oils for a natural aromatherapy candle with zero waste credentials and an uplifting mood enhancing outdoor candle by Denys & Fielding. Click through to discover other beautiful candles in this range as well as other natural candles I love by other UK makers and ethical producers love this natural soy handmade candle in refillable enamel made in England with citronella and clementine essential oils for a natural aromatherapy candle with zero waste credentials and an uplifting mood enhancing outdoor candle by Denys & Fielding. Click through to discover other beautiful candles in this range as well as other natural candles I love by other UK makers and ethical producers

Liz describes the thinking behind this lovely freshly scented candle: The perfect accompaniment to evenings spent in the garden – the citronella and clementine candle is made solely with essential oils and natural, soy wax. The combination of citronella and clementine provides a beautifully fresh, uplifting scent. Vegan friendly, hand poured by us in Kent, our candles are made with the great outdoors in mind, however, you can enjoy your candle indoors or outside. Each one is made slowly and thoughtfully, here in our studio.‘

The candles come in a reusable, enamel container, which is available in two colours – grey or green.

Buy here. Refill here

Rosemary and Lavender soy candle

love this natural soy handmade candle in refillable enamel made in England with rosemary and lavender essential oils for a natural aromatherapy candle with zero waste credentials and a relaxing, soothing and stimulating aromatherapy therapeutic effective outdoor candle by Denys & Fielding. Click through to discover other beautiful candles in this range as well as other natural candles I love by other UK makers and ethical producers love this natural soy handmade candle in refillable enamel made in England with rosemary and lavender essential oils for a natural aromatherapy candle with zero waste credentials and a relaxing, soothing and stimulating aromatherapy therapeutic effective outdoor candle by Denys & Fielding. Click through to discover other beautiful candles in this range as well as other natural candles I love by other UK makers and ethical producers

And of this herbier option, Liz says: Inspired by French potager gardens, our Rosemary and Lavender candle is evocative of the traditional kitchen garden. Rosemary stimulates and relaxes, while Lavender is well known for it’s soothing qualities. Together our blended candle, made only with essential oils and natural soy wax, produce a beautiful, distinctive scent, made to enjoy either indoors or outside. 

Our candles are produced with wholly natural ingredients. Essential oils, soy wax and no nasties. Presented in beautiful enamel containers which can be refilled, using our candle refill service, or used as a container for a host of other things in and around the home, this lovely, natural candle is wrapped in tissue paper and packaged in a sustainable brown box, to make a beautiful gift. 

Buy here. Refill here

Essence + Alchemy 

love these natural handmade botanical aromatherapy candles in refillable glass beakers made in England and earth friendly, sustainable, and ethically made using 100% natural ingredients. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

I have loved this range of beautifully made refillable glass beaker candles for years (Essence + Alchemy is listed in our directory here). Handmade in small batches with plants and essential oils, this range of scented candles and diffusers is 100% natural, ethical, sustainable, cruelty free and earth friendly. The difficult bit is narrowing down your choice.

Winter Bergamot soy candle

love this natural handmade Winter Bergamot botanical aromatherapy candles in refillable glass beakers made in England and earth friendly, sustainable, and ethically made using 100% natural ingredients. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

The aim of the Winter Bergamot Candle is to ‘transport you to Southern Italy where the bergamot blossoms in winter and the light citrusy scent is carried through fresh montane forest. Spiced with a hint of clove this candle will evoke feelings of comfort and help ease you into the day ahead. Perfect for slow winter mornings.’

What more could you ask for really?

The candle is hand poured into a British made hand-blown glass with a wood wick, which when lit will crackle and glow giving out a warm, uplifting and relaxing atmosphere.

Buy here. Refill here

Smoke soy candle

love this natural handmade botanical aromatherapy candles in refillable glass beakers made in England and earth friendly, sustainable, and ethically made using 100% natural ingredients. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Another good choice for the winter months is Smoke: ‘with it’s aroma of fresh, fragrant woodland entwined with a hint of sweet smoke from warming fires, Smoke will help ground the senses and restore calm.‘

Buy here. Refill here

Restore soy candle

love this natural handmade Restore botanical aromatherapy candle in refillable glass beakers made in England and earth friendly, sustainable, and ethically made using 100% natural ingredients. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Probably my favourite though, is Restore – great all year round when you feel like you need to rebalance: ‘When you feel like getting away from it all, the Restore Candle with lavender and chamomile essential oils will help slow things down, while cheery lemongrass and rosewood will uplift your mood. The candle is hand poured into a British made hand-blown glass with a wood wick, which when lit will crackle and glow to give a warm, happy and relaxing atmosphere.’

Buy here. Refill here

Corinne Taylor

love this Inner Peace aromatherapy natural soy handmade candle in glass jar by corinne taylor with essential oils of bergamot, and ylang ylang to bring relaxation, tranquility and calm. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Based in Brighton, Corinne Taylor  is a qualified aromatherapist and passionate about all things natural and organic. She also has a nifty eye for packaging in my opinion and I love her range of natural skincare as well as her 100% natural, vegan and cruelty free aromatherapy candles. All are chemical free and scented only with essential oils, which as well as smelling beautiful, also offer therapeutic benefits for mood and wellbeing.

Buy here

Purify soy candle

love this purify aromatherapy natural soy handmade candle in glass jar by corinne taylor with essential oils of lemongrass, cedarwood and juniper berry to help uplift your mind and purify the air in your home. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

A refreshing, grounding scent, rich with citrus notes and a hint of the forest. Our all natural Purify Soy Aromatherapy Candle is made with essential oils of Lemongrass, Cedarwood & Juniper Berry to help uplift your mind and purify the air in your home.

Corinne uses only 100% pure essential oils in her candles with many therapeutic properties which will be released into the air when burnt. Soy wax is cleaner than other waxes, burns longer, and is free from harmful toxins and chemicals. It contains no carcinogens or pollutants which means it is less likely to trigger allergies.

This Candle is contained in a screw top glass jar which can easily be washed out after it’s finished and kept for your own use or recycled.

Buy here

Inner Peace soy candle

love this Inner Peace aromatherapy natural soy handmade candle in glass jar by corinne taylor with essential oils of bergamot, and ylang ylang to bring relaxation, tranquility and calm. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

A calming, relaxing aroma, rich with floral and citrus notes. This all natural Inner Peace Soy Aromatherapy Candle is made with essential oils of Bergamot & Ylang Ylang to bring in relaxation, tranquility and calm.

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Aerende

Always, always worth a browse when looking to source ethically produced loveliness is Aerende (listed in our directory here).

I love what founder, Emily, has set out to do. She has created a lovingly sourced collection of handmade items for your home. Aerende is also a social enterprise. All products are created in the UK by people facing social challenges, produced in low-volume batches and designed to improve with age.

Love how she describes her range: ‘What we sell will enhance your home, yes, but it also treads lightly on the world beyond your door. Hence our strapline of life-improving homewares. We unite heritage skills with environmentally sustainable materials and ethical business practices. Each limited-edition item shows our commitment to beauty, utility and integrity. Welcome to our world.’

Scented Rapeseed wax candle pot

ethical natural handmade aromatherapy natural rapeseed candle hand poured for Aerende. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Love this scented Rapeseed wax candle pot with specially designed limited edition fragrance for Winter 2018/19. Handmade at a residential community in Gloucestershire supporting adults with learning disabilities, the beautiful pots are filled with wax that has been scented and poured by a social firm employing adults with learning disabilities in Brecon, Wales.

Scented with ylang ylang, neroli and balsam copaiba to destres with petitgrai to uplift. The pot is an object of beauty that will live on well after the candle is finished.

Emily put hours of research into creating the most ethically made candle possible. Packaging is made in the UK, fully recycled and recyclable.

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Grace Gordon

As well as selling her own beautiful collection of bags, Grace Gordon also sells a selection of well-chosen gifts including these beautiful handmade soy aromatherapy candles by Hobo. Hand poured in Lincolnshire, they are made with sustainable soy wax, essential oils, natural fragrance and a cotton wick.

This Fig & Cassis candle combines fruity blackcurrant with warm ripened fig, to evoke a warm Mediterranean evening.

Fig & Cassis

love this hand poured sustainable soy wax candle cassis and fig by Hobo from Grace Gordon. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll lovelove this hand poured sustainable soy wax candle cassis and fig by Hobo from Grace Gordon. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

Buy here

Moksa

Devon-based Moksa (listed in our directory here) makes ethical and natural hand-crafted skincare and natural candles. All products are 100% natural , ethically sourced and hand made in small batches in Devon.

Kama/Love

love this handmade soy aromatherapy candle by Moksa, handcrafted in Devon in small batches using 100% natural and ethically sourced ingredients. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love #handmadecandle #soycandle #aromatherapy #frombritainwithlove #ethicallysourced #plantbased

Surely the perfect handmade aromatherapy soy candle for Valentine’s Day – this is brimming with the headily fragrant essential oils of love – rose, sandalwood and jasmine. Just beautiful as well as ethical. Made with sustainable soy wax, pure essential oils, natural unwaxed hemp wick and no synthetic fragrances. They are also cruelty free and vegan friendly.

Buy here

 

Green & Spring

And I couldn’t blog about scented handmade soy aromatherapy candles without mentioning Green & Spring (listed in our directory here) who have been hand making natural, organic beauty and candles for years. Using only 100% natural and ethically sourced botanical materials and herbal extracts sourced from the UK all Green & Spring products are free from parabens, SLS, SLES, PEGS, glycols, petrochemicals, synthetic colours and fragrances.

I also love the pretty little bird on the side of each of the candle options. My favourite, particularly at this time of year is this Revitalise:

Revitalise

love this natural revitalising aromatherapy natural wax candle by Green & Spring with essential oils of peppermint, rosemary and fennel to stimulate and revive the senses. Click through to discover other special handmade natural soy and zero waste refillable candles you'll love

INFORMATION

Makers of handmade soy aromatherapy candles:

The Future Kept is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

Denys & Fielding is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

Essence + Alchemy is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

Corinne Taylor is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

Aerende is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

La Juniper is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

Grace Gordon is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

Moksa is listed in the From Britain with Love  directory here >>

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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