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...
Open kitchen shelves are one of those features I adore for their warmth and immediacy — they make a kitchen feel lived-in and personal. But they can also quickly become a display of chaos if you don’t have a plan. Over the years I’ve learned...
I’ve been making beeswax wraps for years — testing ratios, trying different oils and fabrics, and learning what keeps them soft and flexible instead of brittle and cracked. I make them for my kitchen, for gifts, and to replace cling film...
I started bokashi composting in my tiny London flat because I wanted a low-odour, fast way to divert kitchen waste without hauling bags to a council green bin every week. If you're short on outdoor space—or have none at all—bokashi is one of the...
I love simple, seasonal dye experiments that feel a bit like slow alchemy — especially when they use things I’d otherwise compost. Recently I’ve been playing with dyeing linen using onion skins and black tea, deliberately skipping chemical...
I love breathing new life into well-worn things, and old denim is one of my favourite materials to upcycle. It’s sturdy, full of character, and the indigo fades tell a quiet story that I want in my home. In this project I’ll show you how to turn...
I found my velvet sofa at a carboot sale on a rainy Saturday — a deep, slightly crushed green that had clearly loved several lives. The frame was solid, the cushions still plump, but the upholstery had a few faded patches and the wooden legs were...