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!
I have recently started watching Marie Kondo! As someone who has always been slightly addicted to stuff, in particular fabric and related haberdashery, and having spent many previous years teaching, I have managed to collect rather a grand selection of 'useful' things which I thought would one day come in handy.
Do you remember soap boxes - those plastic things that you pulled out when you went on holiday or spent a weekend away visiting friends? They seemed to disappear with the massive influx of hand and body wash and soon became a retro thing of the past!Â
In an effort to become a zero waste business, we have put out heads, sewing machines and scissors together and developed this wonderful new range of reusable ECO friendly products for the home. Designed with our earth in mind and using a combination of sustainable, soft bamboo and pure linen, we have curated a collection of practical, reusable products for the home, perfect for everyday use.
Discover Helen’s memories of chai in Rajasthan and make Raju’s warming masala chai recipe from Jaipur, with ginger, cardamom and fragrant spices.
With Christmas fast approaching, we thought you'd like to have a handy note of our last Royal Mail postage dates. If you're ordering Christmas gifts, these dates will ensure things get to you on time.
Designer, Helen Round has teamed up with celebrated Designer / Makers from the region to bring a range of unique creative workshops to South East Cornwall this spring.
I was recently asked to talk about what it meant to be a woman in business. This got me really thinking about what I do and why I do it. I realise my route to becoming a business woman may not be a traditional one, but it has been a really interesting journey and one which I continue to enjoy every minute of.
eptember was a busy month for us here at Helen Round. Two new makers joined our lovely team and are now working with us in the studio. They have started an apprenticeship programme where they will gradually learn all the necessary skills to pattern cut, sew and finish all of the products we sell both in the shop, online and with our stockists.
I recently visited the house of Ethnobotanist and plants woman, Michelle Griffiths, who over the next few weeks and months will be walking the pathways and parks of Cornwall foraging for flower heads, leaves, pine cones and seed pods to create the most wonderful festive wreaths.