This month we're hoping to help make self-isolation a little easier with a few ideas to keep your mind and hands busy at home.
We're delighted to introduce the latest additions to our eco-friendly bathroom essentials, made with luxurious pure linen and sustainable soft bamboo.
Starting at £5.50, they'll make a lovely treat for spring...
When you think of typical British wild flowers, what instantly springs to mind? For me, it's Bluebells, Pink Campions, Wood Anemones and Primroses. As a child, I was lucky enough to live next to a beautiful, large expanse of natural woodland and loved the Spring time when these flowers would magically pop up, year after year, in shady woodland glades.
Mayflower 400 Commemorations
2020 will be a landmark in Plymouth's history - marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to the New World - the USA. On 16 September 1620 the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth on a pioneering voyage.
New Year is a great time to take stock of our emotional well being. To me, creativity has always been a tonic at times of stress or anxiety. The peaceful, tactile act of sewing focusses and soothes my mind as I become absorbed by the task at hand.
We’re delighted to discuss interior inspiration with Debbie Down, owner of Rooms with a View, an exciting interior design and soft furnishing store in the historic market town of Diss, on the Norfolk / Suffolk border. Rooms with a View offers a wide selection of soft furnishing, wallpapers, paints and a full range of home accessories and gift items.
This month we were joined in our Mount Edgcumbe shop by stylist Jemma Barnard. A second year Interior Decoration, Design and Styling student from Plymouth College of Art, Jemma helped us to add a festive feel using natural Christmas decorations, locally sourced.
There are those lovely old recipes that have been passed down through generations and this is certainly one of them. I've adapted it a little bit to give it an added boozy touch and a festive feel.
This month we have compiled a list of eco friendly Christmas gifts to help you enjoy a greener festive season and new year. As well as our own sustainable gifts, we are sharing other zero-waste presents that are top of our eco-friendly Christmas list.
My children's Grandma, fondly know as Grandma Freda, was an excellent cook. A lovely little Cornish lady, she was an active member of the Salvation Army and had a heart of gold. She loved to bake and among her many specialities (pasties included) was this wonderful boiled fruit cake recipe.
Never much one for reindeer, snowmen or other stylised Christmas icons, my inspiration for our Christmas Collection has come from the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Country Park in which our shop and studio is situated.
We have selected a collection of eco-friendly sustainable student gift ideas for those setting off to university or college this month. Whether they're going back for their final year or leaving home for the first time, these gifts will help students do their bit to save the planet and live a more sustainable life at university.
Linen fabric is a totally natural fibre and it comes from the Flax plant. It's really easy to look after and will get softer and softer as you use and wash it. Some people worry about the crinkles, but I say, embrace them.... it is what makes your linen beautiful and unique!
Wrap up your lunch, picnic or favourite snacks in this reusable sandwich wrap.
A wonderful 'plastic free' way to wrap up your lunch - pop in your sandwiches, sushi, rolls and wraps... it'll even take a slice of cake or quiche!