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A Garden Buffet To Feed The Pollinators 07/05/2023
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A “Garden Buffet” To Feed The Pollinators

Pollinators visit flowers and harvest the pollen and nectar, transferring them from plant to plant and fertilising them. This plays a vital role in the reproduction of flowers and agriculture. This includes everyday foods such as fruit, nuts, beans and coffee (yes, your coffee) Let’s talk about the pollinators According to “Friends of the earth” the pollinators need 3 things to thrive – food, shelter and water (just like us humans!) “Bees forage from flowers that are rich in nectar and pollen. The nectar contains the sugar they need for... Read More

Father's Day Gift Ideas 06/05/2023

4 Father’s Day gift ideas for Dad

With Father’s Day just around the corner we thought we’d help you out with ideas to make Father’s Day extra special this year. When it comes to gifting, we love putting ideas together for Father’s Day. It’s a great opportunity to give thanks to the father figures in our lives and the gifts are so much fun to create, especially when their hobbies, interests and favourite tipples are included! We think you’ll love our gift ideas for Father’s Day this year. 1. Make Dad a Father’s Day hamper Dress up a... Read More

A Patriotic Picnic 10/04/2023
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A Patriotic Picnic | King Charles III Coronation

This year across the United Kingdom, we are celebrating the excitement of the forthcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. It’s certainly a proud year to be British, as King Charles celebrates a truly momentous occasion, taking his place on the throne to be crowned King. A Patriotic Coronation Picnic This year, invite your guests over for a sumptuous patriotic garden picnic, fit for His Majesty, The King himself! The perfect location that isn’t too far away from your home comforts. (Especially when food and drink need to be... Read More

How To Celebrate The Coronation Of King Charles III 09/04/2023
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How to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

This year, we are celebrating a joyous day in history, as King Charles III takes his place on the throne to be crowned King for his Coronation. The whole of the United Kingdom will be celebrating with champagne, Pimm’s, picnics and even a scone or two! Flags will be decorated in shop windows and across the country, gardens will be adorned in Union Jacks as garden parties, picnics and street parties honour the new King. This exceptional title deserves a wonderful celebration and what better way to celebrate than the... Read More

Featured This Month | Fresh Spring Decor 20/03/2023
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Featured This Month | Fresh Spring Décor

Each month we handpick one talented Instagrammer and their impeccably beautiful home to be featured in our journal and on our Instagram page. We are truly inspired daily by all the talent that we see and just have to share with you. This month we bring you fresh, inspiring spring décor by Janie of @sandstone_and_sawdust. The thing that makes Janie’s period home so very special is the unique combination of different interior trends, which creates contrast and introduces a myriad of ways to harness the power of interior design. It’s when you... Read More

Easter Adventures For The Family | The Basket Company 18/03/2023
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Easter Adventures For The Family

This year’s Easter activities include so much more than Easter egg hunts. Be sure to have the camera at the ready, as we have gathered some of our favourite, unique and exciting Easter adventures that you will love. From unique scavenger hunts to Easter inspired picnics, there’s so much to enjoy, just choose your favourite! Pastel Easter Decor Firstly, decorate your home. This is the perfect opportunity to have a good spring clean and add some subtle but stylish decorations in your home for Easter. Clean the windows and open... Read More

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding Recipe 16/03/2023
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Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding

We have a very special Easter treat for you all. This month we bring you a classic English recipe with a delicious Easter twist, a hot cross bun Bread and Butter pudding. This warming dessert recipe serves 4 – 6 people and it is the perfect pudding to compliment your classic English Sunday roast dinner (especially if you add some cream or ice cream to go with it, yum!) Typically, in a regular Bread & Butter pudding you would use “day-old” bread as slightly stale it holds together better however... Read More

Spring For The Home, Life & Mind 14/03/2023
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Spring-Cleaning: For the home, life and mind

There’s nothing better than that long-awaited moment of cracking open the windows for the very first time after a long, dark winter allowing light and fresh air to stream into our homes. Daffodils are slowly starting to make an appearance, our mornings are beginning to get brighter and after longing of scents of freshly cut grass and the distant sound of birdsong, we are finally ready to welcome spring. Not to mention that spring time is a great opportunity to de-clutter menial tasks in our life (and our minds too).... Read More

3 Lovely Gifts To Give This Mother's Day 27/02/2023

3 Lovely Gifts To Give This Mother’s Day

It’s important to honour the mother figure in your life on Mother’s Day, whoever that may be. Whether it’s your mum, aunt, your grandmother, your older sister or even a friend perhaps. It’s a great opportunity to give thanks to the superwomen in your life, who nurture you & care for you. Wouldn’t it be great to do some lovely little gestures for her that will make her feel special? And obviously if you are a mum yourself it’s a good opportunity to treat yourself of course! (It is Mother’s... Read More

Featured This Month | Rustic English Country Style 15/02/2023
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Featured This Month: Rustic English Country Style

Each month we handpick one talented Instagrammer and their impeccably beautiful home to be featured in our journal and on our Instagram page. We are truly inspired daily, by all the talent that we see and just have to share with you. This month we bring you, the charming and rustic country style home of @painttherosesred_interior. Christine’s love of Alice in Wonderland has inspired the charming accessories in her rustic country home, including the name of her account and her business. Famously in the Alice in Wonderland novel, the Queen of... Read More