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Summer

What Food To Pack For The Perfect Picnic 29/05/2023
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What To Pack For The Perfect Picnic

It’s June and the month of our favourite national week – National Picnic Week. Dining al fresco on a soft blanket, savouring yummy treats and enjoying warm sunshine, is simply the best way to spend summer. Of course, you’ll need to plan it to ensure you get the most out of this lovely quintessential activity and sometimes it can be a challenge to know what to pack (that’s where we can help you). PICNIC FOOD The most important part of a picnic is to create an easy, yet delectable picnic... Read More

27/05/2023
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Hosting the Perfect Family Picnic

The perfect picnic is a relaxing stress free way to sit back and doze off in the warm sunshine while listening to the calm serenity of the countryside… A mutter of soft rustling leaves in a light breeze along with the peaceful but joyful tunes of songbird nearby. This moment of tranquillity with the family sounds most pleasant but aiming for that delicious lunch on a sunlit Sunday afternoon requires planning, which we are here to provide you with all the inspiration you’ll need to make your leisure day much... Read More

The Importance Of Gardening For Health & Wellbeing 08/05/2023
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The Importance Of Gardening: For Health & Well-being

Believe it or not, gardening is extremely beneficial, not only for the earth and nature but also for you too. When you plant seeds and flowers into the ground you are providing a feeding ground for pollinators, who flit from garden to garden to seek out rich nectar and pollen. This keeps our all-important pollinators doing their job of keeping the environment stable. We are also fascinated by the fact that gardening is good for you and your health. Gardening For Health & Well-Being The RHS believes that being in... Read More

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

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 | Stylish Storage Solutions 01/09/2022
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Featured This Month | A Unique Neutral Home

In September, we embrace what summer has left to offer; long days with plenty of sunshine for outdoor activities, gardens that are still in full bloom for one last hit of the season and the timing to re-think our décor before the autumn equinox is perfect. Prepare yourself for the seasonal shift with a fresh mindset and a de-cluttered home. Start by lighting a candle to scent the home with notes of sandalwood, then start by organising your home. Let us give you some inspiration with this month’s feature. This... Read More

28/07/2022
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Classic Modern Homes

Leading interior trends always follow industrial, contemporary and classic modern influences. Classic modern interior is always in style and time and time again, classic modern homes are enhanced with little touches that make for a characterful and timeless home. The stillness of calm, classic, modern interior provides a place for being completely quiet, clearing the mind of thoughts whilst surrounded in total tranquillity. Not only is classic modern interior relaxing and tranquil, it is also modest. No matter the size of your home or space, classic modern homes can look... Read More

Rustic Wicker Wedding 26/07/2022
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A Rustic Wicker Wedding

A rustic wedding oozes charm, tradition and picturesque accessories, enhancing the style of a cosy, modern-country wedding. Rustic weddings are unique because they have character and provide lots of talking points, as well as a blend of traditional and vintage styles. Traditional weddings would not be the same without rustic wicker accessories and we have created a list of our personal favourite rustic décor pieces from our collection, that complete the perfect traditional, rustic wedding. Wedding Drinks Baskets Create a show-stopping talking point with the perfect baskets for fizz! These... Read More

Savour The Moment and Live Simply 27/06/2022
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Savour The Moment & Live Simply

Often we can find ourselves lost in the noise of social media and technology which means we rarely get the opportunity to stop, think and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.   This month we will be celebrating “National Simplicity Day” on the 12th of July. National Simplicity Day surrounds the theories and ideology of Henry David Thoreau, an American poet and philosopher. His beliefs have influenced many notable figures, particularly the likes of Martin Luther King Jr, Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy for his thought-provoking work on living simply... Read More