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  • Interview with Tori Murphy Textile Designer

    As a child Tori Murphy wanted to be a fashion designer but as she grew up her dreams progressed to becoming an artist yet it wasn’t until her mid twenties that she realised she could have a career in textiles. Textiles is an area that allows me to be fluid as it is very creative but can then be applied across many different areas, including homeware, accessories, and elements of…

    November 21, 2020
    What Makes an English Country Cottage?

  • Interview with Amanda Banham – Essex Potter

    “The Potter who lives here in this house makes houses and shops, trees and rainbows all from clay which she raku fires in her garden. She loves dogs and never leaves home without at least two. She loves her family and friends, mashed potato, reading magazines, the Suffolk coast, rose wine and roast dinners”. (Amanda Banham May 2020) This is the first in a series about what makes an English…

    June 6, 2020
    What Makes an English Country Cottage?

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After learning about fleece being thrown away or burned, Robyn sourced some, learned how to felt and made a rug for her two dogs. Friends soon begged for their own rugs which quickly resulted in Robyn buying her own flock of sheep to keep up with demand and Fruity’s Fleeces was borned into the world. . That's pretty much how I roll too, just have an idea, make something amazing then the whole world wants it and I'm saving the world at the same time. That's just a Saturday morning for me. . Obviously I was happy to accept this gifted scrumptious rug of softness and joy. I could EASILY have made it myself... actually apparently they take 8 hours work and it's physically very demanding.. Hmmm... probably not the job for me... and it is important to support and promote small businesses. Particularly one that produces 100% handcrafted, organic felted fleece rugs. . It is a beautiful ethical alternative to sheepskin which is cruelty free and made entirely naturally with no nasty chemicals. . Each Fruity’s Fleece Felted rug is unique, beautiful and quirky. From the smallest cutest chair throw to some enormous floor cuddling rugs, this is a very special company with very Special Saturday prices (it's no longer Black Friday but the offers are still available)! . Must rush, just off to tend to my car bonnet garden, I am pretty certain this is going to be the next Big Idea. I shall rock here later and come up with some more excellent environmentally kind yet stunningly beautiful inventions. . Happy shop for sheep Saturday @fruitysfleeces X . #hyggehome #cottagewindow #beams #ruglove #oldbooks #sheepskinrug #hyggelifestyle #floralcurtains #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #cottage #cottagecharm #countrydecor #countrycottagestyle #countrycottages #interiordetails #floralinspiration #myenglishhome #englishcottage #englishcountryliving #cottagechic #lovemyhome #loveofcountryhouses #countryfeatures #curtainsdesign #cosyroom


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Shhh! I'm in hiding. . It's the next 'run' day, I have a ton of work to do and so naturally I am hiding. . I definitely will run after school drop off, I mean, if I get caught chatting to another parent for example, two metres apart (this generally means standing in the road and then doing a dance around the pavement and between cars whenever a car rudely tries to drive on the ROAD! Liberties! . I can't be held responsible if I lose my 'run window'. Yesterday I was just driving off to return home to a yoga zoom when one of the mums waved and laughed a lot, I wound down the window for a cheery 'good morning' to be greeted with 'only you could actually have plants growing out of your bonnet'. . It's true, small weeds and a smidge of grass have taken root and seem very happily ensconced. It makes me smile every morning so I haven't weeded them. Who weeds their car? I struggle with my garden. I found two canoodling wasps in the petrol cap last week so I fear I may be turning into some sort of vehicular earth goddess. . Hence the hiding. I worry what might be sprouting from my hair... armpits... ankles.. It is not that I don't want to go for a run... it's just that I might scare the wildlife!!! Hmm, who can I force to dance in the road with me this morning?!! . Happy foliage filled Friday. X . Ps: for beautiful suggestions on how to eke the most out of floral displays and foliage, head to my website (linkinbio) to read @flowersandlifestylebymargot new blog. . #seekthesimplicity #ofquietmoments #cottagelife #countrycottage #englishcottage #cottagegarden #thatch #prettylittleengland #englishhouse #countryliving #englishhome #periodhome #oldhouselove #mygardentoday #cottagestyle #cottage #cottagecharm #cottagechic #countrycottagestyle #charminghomes #englishcountrygarden #englishcountryliving #thatchedcottage #mycountryhome #thisprettyengland #calmversation


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This is my plotting chair. . My husband runs for cover when I am sitting here. He knows therein danger lies. . We have spent the past few days discussing how to make Christmas more special for the children if we can't see our family and just suddenly, bit by bit, the children's Father Christmas lists appear to be getting longer: "Mummy, I think a skateboard is actually an excellent idea, it will give me something to do if we go back into lockdown again" "Mummy, I was thinking that maybe a driving experience might be a good idea..." (my son is 11) "if I learned now whilst there are no cars around then it would save time when I am 17". . As their lists grow, my thoughts naturally turn to my own Christmas requirements. I have brought up our googlealexawithyoutubemusicsonosmachine (I truly don't understand it but I do know that when I mention things in the kitchen they pop up on my phone in an advert later (not the walk in bath btw, I am pretty certain I have never mentioned that.. Although...) . I need to focus on my list. Ahem "I really love soft non greying long but not trippable, wrap around but don't make me look michelin, not too heavy but still warm, you can choose the colour but nothing garish and definitely not towelling because that adds another person to my being dressing gowns". . I am pretty certain Alexagoogle will have that noted and send the family my requirements. . "And diamonds". . "Over and out AlexaGoogle". . Happy the plotting thickens Thursday x . #countrybedroom #cabbagesandroses #hyggehome #bedroomgoals #makingahouseahome #shabbychicstyle #bedroomchair #mybeautifulhome #stylingtheseasons #bedroomstyling #floorboards #chandelier #charminghomes #countryinteriors #romantichome #mycountryhome #bedroominterior #nesttoimpress #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #shabbylove #shabbyvintage #hyggeliving #nestandthrive #countrycottagestyle #beams


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Yesterday I was told that it was beneficial to sit in the sunshine, even when cold. . That actually - surprisingly apparently - it is warm in the sunshine and rather pleasant. . It was not. . I dutifully took my tea and shortbread outside, wrapping myself in my blanket so that I couldn't feel the benefit, stuffed the shortbread in my gob and legged it back inside. . I did manage to capture the beautiful NOT WARM sunshine playing on the winter jasmine and highlighting my well done me for putting off pruning the Wisteria. . Happy win of sorts Wednesday. X . #englishcottage #englishcountryside #britain24x7 #photosofbritain #winterjasmine #wintersunshine #jasminumnudiflorum #thiswintermoment #savourtheseasonalshift #beautifulmoments #beautifulbritain #thatchedcottage #myviewtoday #gardenview #gardensofinstagram #gardenlife #viewfrommygarden #fieldview #cottagelife #countryhomes #countrycottage #lovegreatbritain #countryhome #countrysidelife


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Warning: Motivational imaging. Look away if you prefer to remaine prone/ inert/ cosy. . Having banged my extra hip against the kitchen island for the 58 thousandth time, I know I must run today. . It is cold. . La Aga is calling to me "Sit here, on the cosy rocking chair filled with plump cushions. Take the weight off, rest, relax, enjoy my warmth". . AHa! No thank you heated temptress! I heard your cheeky little "plump" and "weight" additions. You won't catch me out. No siree, I will run like the wind (more like a very old heifer, lumbering to keep up with the herd) but in my head I shall be glorious, faster than... actually I do run really almost surprisingly slowly, I can't even fool myself. . I can however motivate with the dreams of a lovely hot bath on my return, candles lit, towels plumped (argh that word for again) and water r... Actually this is motivating: the plug doesn't quite fit which means the water slowly drips away... I better get a lumber on. . Happy try to be speedy Tuesday. X. . #autumnstyling #cottagebathroom #falldecor #bathroomdecor #moderncountry #bathroommirror #simplethingsmadebeautiful #rusticfarmhouse #autumnvibes #oldhousecharm #rusticdesign #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #autumncosy #cottagecharm #countrydecor #bathroomdetails #bathroomideas #rusticdecor #shabbylove #bathrooms #countryfeatures #bathroomsink #modernrustic #bathroomsofinstagram #shabbychicstyle #shabbychichome


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There has been a sighting of a rake in the garden!!! . Yes, news just in, this is not a mock up, the rake has been moved from it's jauntily angled characterful pose leaning merrily against the stables... and has found itself jauntily and merrily angled by the fence instead. . Yet this is immense progress. This is a sit down, attempt to pat oneself on the back, remember that from last week's zoom yoga that your right arm can barely angle behind your back yet your left is far more flexible, get lost in thought, drink too much celebratory wine and leave the rake to look at the leaves. . Progress. . Procrastinator's Progress. . I expect that today I will stretch both arms and rake away the wildlife homes and laugh with gay abandon - the squirrels dared to climb my beautiful rose on the back of the house, steal all my glorious orange hips and then climb onto the thatch and use the old Shakespearian insult of biting their thumbs at me - I'm not sure if they have thumbs but it definitely looked that way. . It is war and I have to show no mercy. Good bye creature retreats. Find another place to break lockdown rules. We are not your Bubble. . Happy militant Monday. X . #cottagecore #cottagelife #cottagelove #englishcottage #englishcountryliving #englishcountrygarden #leafseason #fallfeels #gardenliving #loveyourhomeandgarden #hearthome #lovewhereyoulive #lovemyhome #cottagedreams #cottagechic #cottagecharm #listedbuilding #oldhome #winteriscoming #barebranches #dreamyhome #dreamcottage #houseandhome #homelife #gardenlife #cutehouses


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Well hello definitely not Christmas. . Yes, there are elements of the festive season: glorious tablecloth, cosy candles, foraged festive foliage, perhaps a dash of berried holly and gifted linens from @torimurphytextiles but THIS IS NOT A CHRISTMAS SHOT BECAUSE I HAVE RULES AND I STICK TO THEM. . This is simply a massive thank you to one of the coolest people that I have ever not met. I 'virtually' met Tori Murphy and begged her to let me interview her and cover my kitchen in her incredible designs. . I appreciate this sounds more like stalking but she was very kind and sweetly answered all of my questions in amongst renovating an old cottage in Nottinghamshire, looking after her 3 beautiful girls (all under the age of 4...yes! Actually! How?) and founding an entirely made in England textile company. . Argh. . She is also beautiful and really, really lovely and very interesting. St Martins, Model Agency, Magazines, Royal College of Art and Italy to a successful textile business that was established with the simple aim to create products for the home with character and integrity, all woven and made in England. . I knew they would be beautiful but my goodness they are stunning, they feel amazing, they look amazing and they whisper quality. Head over to my website (linkinbio) to read my stalking... Erm... interview. . Happy stalky Sunday. X . #kitchendecor #homelovers #patternandcolour #fabricdesign #maximalist #lovepattern #modernrustic #moderncountry #countrycottage #countrykitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousekitchendecor #farmhousetable #kitchensofinstagram #myhyggehome #homeadore #countryhomesandinteriors #cottagekitchen #countryinteriors #tablesetting #tablecloth #kitchentable #teatowels #britishmade #madeinbritain #kitchensofinstagram



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