Live, shop, love local: Coco Gifts
‘Support local’ are the current buzzwords right now and we are betting that they’ll stick around for a while. We caught up with Liz Bloomfield from Coco Gifts who is arguably the queen of supporting local. She employs locally, with both of her teammates (Andrea and Blossom) living in St Albans. […]
Salt of the earth
If you thought Himalayan salt lamps were a thing of the past.. you’re probably right. But that’s not to say something that was wildly popular in the 1980s can’t make a comeback, in fact that’s how most trends work. While they’re technically not a ‘new thing’, 40 years later salt lamps […]
From Marlborough to Mauritius: Windsor Gallery
Outstanding artworks by Anneke Bester and Rhonye McIlroy are showcased in the 18 May – 13 June exhibition at Windsor Gallery. A follower of the neo-renaissance movement, Anneke has been painting and sculpting since she was 16 years old. She has sculpted commercial commissions for hotel projects in South Africa, […]
Beautifully Bespoke
Rob Carter of Furniture Dimensions knows all about furniture. He has been in the business for more than 40 years. From his workshop in Sydenham, Rob creates unique pieces of furniture for homes across Canterbury. Each piece at Furniture Dimensions is custom-made to the client’s specific design requirements, whether that is […]
Exquisite & Enduring
Paramount to Rachel Ferguson, proprietor of clothing, gift and living store Dalethorpe House, is the desire to enrich the lives of her clientele with merchandise that is focused on quality, integrity and craftmanship. Visitors to Darfield will find Dalethorpe House on level one of the former General Store building, built in 1914. […]
Art & Soul
When it comes to decorating, there’s nothing quite like creating a space with ‘art and soul’. A gallery wall might just be the state of play if you want to do just that. We’ve got some hot tips for creating a cool wall. GET CLEVER WITH COLOUR Colour plays a […]
Beloved boutique’s new location
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to the much-loved local boutique shop, The Gift Box of Lincoln. Helen is retiring after nearly 15 years in Lincoln. “We would like to say thank you to all our loyal customers for their support during this time,” she says. But you can follow […]
Design defying gravity
One of the coolest bathroom trends of 2020 is floating vanities. Ideal for smaller bathrooms, they can create an illusion of size and space. Double floating vanities are a practical way to free up floor area. Because of their clean, minimalistic look, you can update and transform your space without compromising […]
A spoonful of colour
If you’re finding yourself twiddling your thumbs this summer and wanting an excuse to start some D.I.Y projects, we have just the one for you. Aside from looking cute and quirky, dipping your wooden spoons in paint can also be very practical. Searching for anything in your utensils draw or pot can […]
Perfect Presents
It’s almost impossible not to discover the perfect present amongst the carefully selected collection of stylish homeware, gifts and jewellery at French Blue. From beautiful Israeli jewellery, stunning handmade Italian scarves and Swedish rugs, to Mexican outdoor pots, French confit pots and European table linen, owner Catherine Matthews always keeps […]
