Concrete.

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Concrete is back. Invented in the nineteenth century, it reached new design heights in the 60s. High polished concrete was used as flooring, buildings were built with concrete used not only as a useful material, but also a design …. I have to be honest, I have never been a fan of this trend. I have alway preferred brick or stone covered houses, and wood flooring. I grew up disliking these towering concrete blocks. But concrete is once again becoming synonymous with contemporary design, architecture and interiors, and this time I like a lot of what I see. Read more

Mad About Flowers- In Conversation With Paper Bea

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With April in full swing and florals brightening the home and garden, we have decided to share a bit more about one of our favourite stockists. We have been lucky enough to stock Paper Bea since almost day one, her lovely products form part of our BBCT charity gift boxes. While the bee seed packets help flowers flourish in the garden, her beautiful paper flowers bring beauty and colour into the home. At a busy time of year for Paper Bea (Wedding Season!), we managed to have a quick chat with the lovely Helen about how she started and her passion for everything floral Read more

Sweet Virtues …

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With Easter around the corner we decided to catch up with one of our sweetest producers. Sweet Virtues is a wonderful London based chocolate company whose innovative and delicious flavours have become increasingly popular. Part of the reason for the popularity of these products are the fact that they are organic, vegan and beautifully packaged. Any one with special dietary requirements (or who shops for someone with dietary requirements) knows how hard it can be to find deluxe products at a affordable price, that are vegan and organic. These are a fantastic, sweet treat.

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World Womans Day- We Talk to Anna-Louise, one of our talented female designers about her company and ethical sourcing.

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I first met Anna in September last year, speaking to her about her beautiful cushions and scarves you can tell immediately that they are the produce of a lot of love and knowledge. She cares not only what they look like, but also how they feel and who made them. As our celebration of International Woman’s Day (8th March) we have taken a bit of time out of Anna’s busy schedule to talk to her about her business and people that work with her. Read more

Keeping Mum

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Our sterling silver ballerina necklace, by our lovely jewellery producing mummy, Vicky

Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. Historically Mother’s Day in the UK was a day when children who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mothers and other family members. Some were even allowed to make a cake to bring to their family, this is where the tradition of cake making for Mother’s Day comes from. Everyone we know has different traditions for Mothers’ Day. I remember picking Daffodils in the cold March air….

With Mothering Sunday this month we have decided to tell you about some of our lovely producers who mix creating beautiful things for us with bringing up the children.

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National Fair Trade Fortnight- UK

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    As it is Fair Trade Fortnight in the UK, we have decided to tell you a little more about some of our wonderful Fair Trade makers and the companies and organisations that work with them. Fair Trade is synonymous with conscientious consumerism, something that we endeavour to project in our little business.

    The World Fair Trade Organisation has simplified the most important aspects of Fair Trade in 10 Principles of Fair Trade: Opportunities for disadvantaged producers; transparency and accountability; fair trade practices; fair payment; no child or forced labour; No discrimination, gender equity and freedom of association; good working conditions; capacity building; promote fair trade; respect for the environment.

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