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07/02/2019
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What’s Growing In Catherine’s English Garden

2018 proved to be a hit for Catherine’s Garden. In the midst of the scorching summer heatwave, it was bursting with colour and perfumed the garden with the soft scents of dahlias, roses, petunias, asters, primroses, geraniums (to name a few) This year, Catherine will be introducing some old and new favourites in her garden. Catherine’s Garden faces north east and one side is in shade all year round, so she fills her garden with shade loving plants (and of course plants to feed the pollinators as well) We couldn’t... Read More

29/01/2019

The Story of Catherine’s English Garden

As a child our Director, Catherine, spent a lot of time with her father in his garden as he was also a keen gardener, growing anything from vegetables to cut flowers. “I enjoyed following him round as a child, while he did anything from pruning apple trees to weeding the beds” In 2018 Catherine decided to remove her garden and start again. The goal was for the new garden to contain a selection of plants to bring back the memories of her Father’s garden & also to feed the pollinators.  “I was mesmerised... Read More

15/11/2018
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WIN! Two fireside log baskets (Worth £165!)

It’s COMPETITION TIME! To help you keep your cosy log fires organised this November, we’re giving away TWO prizes! Our Large Grey & Buff Log Trolley accompanied with it’s companion, our popular Grey & Buff Square Medium Wicker Log Basket – worth £165! To enter, click here.  Competition ends at midnight on 30/11/2018. By entering this competition, you consent to your data being used as a set out in our Privacy Policy. Please note that the prize can only be delivered to a UK address. Thank you! GOOD LUCK! To browse... Read More

16/09/2018
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The Art Of De-Cluttering

Since we have launched our very own Instagram page we have seen some De-Cluttering ideas, which have really impressed us… and we just had to share them with you. There’s nothing worse than clutter and these clever storage solutions allow you to store away your essentials, whilst adding a timeless and charming feel to your home and the beauty is, is that you can access what you need without any hassle!  So without further ado, here is the Art of De-Cluttering: 1. Padstow Wicker Baskets First up is @tray_at_no_55 with... Read More

12/09/2018
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WIN! A Gardener’s Bundle

It’s competition time! In celebration of our Kew Antique Trug as Kitchen Garden Magazine’s “TOP PICK” for 2018, we’re giving away this trio of gardening delights to one lucky winner. For your chance to win your very own Trug PLUS, a set of gardening tools and “Hamish” our Scottie Dog Pot Planter, simply click here to enter! Competition ends at midnight on Sunday 30/09/2018. By entering this competition, you consent to your data being used as set out in our privacy policy. Please note that the prize can only be delivered to... Read More

16/07/2018
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Grey is still the colour of the moment

We just love grey home décor. From grey walls to grey floors, this elegant neutral colour is standing the test of time as being the colour of the moment. Trends come and go however it seems that grey interiors seem to win the hearts of beautiful homes across the country. Grey tones make rooms look sophisticated and timeless and the best part? It can teamed up with just about any colour to create the right mood for your home. We love grey purely for the fact that though it is... Read More

13/12/2016
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The Basket Company Christmas Gift Guide

In between gorging on chocolates and mince pies we need to be thinking about putting up the Christmas tree and doing some Christmas shopping! Sometimes it can be so difficult to think of what to get everyone. The usual socks, pants and chocolates can sometimes feel a bit monotonous and boring. What about doing something a bit different this year?  To help give you some inspiration, read The Basket Company’s Christmas Gift Guide and view our wide range of charming and unique gifts. Know someone who loves their wine, champagne... Read More

20/10/2016
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4 Creative Storage Solutions

We all want more storage space in our homes. No matter how much storage we have there never seems to be enough space to store all those shoes, toys, magazines, etc. Using wooden crates as a storage solution is a great way to add real character and a bit of vintage to a room. These versatile storage boxes can be used to create a variety of storage solutions. To give you some ideas we’ve put together a list of our 4 favourite creative storage solutions that are not only attractive... Read More

23/09/2016

Must Have Log Baskets for your Home

Now that the darker nights are beginning to draw in, we’re starting to look forward to the colder months and what they have in store for us. Sitting in front of the fire watching your favourite films, sipping hot cocoa and eating copious amounts of chocolates pretty much sums up the winter months. There’s something magical about sitting in front of an open flame and watching the flames dance and crackle in front of you. Whether you have an open log burner, an electric fireplace or just an empty spot... Read More

15/05/2015

Picnic Essentials for your Free From Feast

In our last blog we introduced the fantastic Free From Feast, an event organised by Allergy UK to raise awareness for those suffering from allergies and food intolerance.  We hope you have all had a look to see how you can get involved on 12th June, if you haven’t already picked out your essentials, we are here to give you a helping hand to find the perfect picnic accompaniments. Whether you are hosting a picnic, heading to a BBQ or having a bake sale – we’ve picked out our favourite... Read More