Speaking to a fashion friend on Saturday night we got chatting about that oh-so-familiar phrase the new normal, and the impact of COVID-19 on fashion and how we buy clothes. Given we’re…
Ready for guests? Get your home prepared for celebration season
With a season full of celebrations on the horizon, now is a good time to…
8 things to declutter this autumn
It’s officially autumn. As the days get shorter and we start spending more time at…
What’s new for AW26
There’s something about this time of year that feels like a fresh start. The arrival…
Discover our new shop in Reading
From its riverside walks and historic streets to a lively mix of shops, cafés and…
Starting university? 5 clever ideas for small spaces
This week, we’ve been sharing some of our favourite ideas on Instagram for starting university,…
Picnic Season: Our alfresco hacks for successful summer entertaining
There’s something uniquely British about making the most of a sunny day. The moment temperatures…
Be our guest: Summer sleepovers made easy
School holidays, family visits and weekends away all make summer the season for sleepovers. Whether…
The ultimate summer gifting edit: Our top picks for every occasion
Summer is packed with reasons to celebrate. From Father’s Day and wedding season to children…
Small space spotlight: Clever pieces that work harder
There’s always one spot in the house that’s hard to get right. Maybe it’s the…
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Life after lockdown
As the world very gradually starts to grow green shoots of recovery after a very long and unprecedented set of events, it’ll be interesting to see how life after lockdown looks. We…
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A green space of your own
We don’t know whether it’s the wonderful lock-down weather (summer sunshine from March onwards, anyone?), the enforced time at home or the slowed-down pace of life (for some of us), but everyone…
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A space to call home
Over the past few months there’s been a bigger focus on our homes than any of us have ever seen before in our lifetime. Being inside 24/7 for many months has meant…
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Create your own spruced-up pantry space
It’s funny how things turn out. Just six short months ago, the hallmark of life lived-to-the-brim was measured (for many of us) by spending lots of time outside the house, perhaps eating…
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Time for a clutter cull
Since COVID-19 arrived on our shores at the start of the year we’ve all responded in different ways. Some are fabulous key workers holding the fort; some are furloughed and embracing the…
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Pressing the re-set button
Restrictions may have been partially lifted, but for most of us, life today isn’t too different from the start of the lockdown: we’re spending more time than ever at home; meeting friends…
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Eat up in style
If there’s one thing we’ve collectively learned about ourselves as a nation over the past few weeks, it’s that food = (almost) everything!! When your day-to-day life is diminished and you’re at…
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Spruce up your inside space
One of our favourite Sunday pastimes has always been reading the Sunday papers. There’s something about curling up on the sofa, cuppa in hand, checking in with the world at our own…
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Working from home woes and how to tackle them
Unless you’re one of the frontline heroes bravely tackling work in the trenches (thank you to our amazing NHS workers; supermarket, farming and food delivery people; power, water, wifi and electricity bods;…









