I’m often asked where I source surplus natural wool insulation for the projects I take on — both because I favour natural, low‑impact materials and because surplus buys can make sustainable interiors much more affordable. Over the years I’ve learned that there’s no single magic source;...
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I love curtains for how they transform a room — they soften light, add...
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I live in a cosy studio and, like many of you, I struggled to compost in a tiny...
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I recently rescued the sagging seat cushions on my IKEA Karlstad sofa using...
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Red wine on a wool rug feels like a small domestic disaster — especially when...
I keep my fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) by a single north-facing window — proof that you can grow one without a southern suntrap. It hasn’t been flawless, but over the years I’ve learned a few reliable tricks that keep it healthy, happy, and...
I love the ritual of gift giving — the choosing, the little note, the moment someone unwraps something that’s been selected with care. Wrapping, for me, is part of that ritual. Recently I’ve been trying to make that moment even more thoughtful...
When I started looking for a natural solution to reduce my chronic lower back discomfort, I didn't expect the mattress topper to be the game-changer. After years of swapping pillows, trying different mattresses and experimenting with sleeping...
I love a table centerpiece that feels effortless, natural and slightly wild — something you can assemble in an afternoon with a few foraged finds, a bunch of dried hydrangeas and a handful of beeswax candles. This seasonal centerpiece leans into...
I have a soft spot for mantels — even the small ones that sit above compact electric fireplaces. They’re such a great spot to tell a seasonal story: a layered vignette can add texture, light, and a sense of calm without taking up precious floor...
I’ve always been a bit sentimental about my jumpers — especially the wool ones that feel like a warm hug on grey afternoons. Over the years I’ve chosen repair over replacement whenever possible, and visible mending has become my favourite way...
I moved into my first period home with equal parts excitement and trepidation. The sash windows, high cornices and original floorboards felt like pure character, but I quickly learned that decorating and renovating older properties comes with its...
I love a tiny balcony — the way a single pot of herbs or a trailing fern can transform a narrow strip of outdoor space into a calm, green retreat. When floor space is precious, vertical planting becomes essential, and a macramé plant hanger is...
I love creating cosy corners — small, personal spaces where a good book, a warm blanket and a cup of tea feel like everything you need. Over the years I’ve learned that you don’t need to spend a fortune to carve out a hygge reading nook. In...
I love a good autumn wreath. There’s something so satisfying about gathering treasures from hedgerows and lanes — crisp oak leaves, curled beech, seedheads, and little pops of colour from berries — then arranging them into a cosy, natural...