Nearly one month in and it is amazing how much we have achieved. Our friend Craig has built a fantastic new net cage over the new gooseberry bush which is now bearing tiny wee green gooseberries. We’ve planted a globe artichoke in there too but it will be 2012 before we see any artichoke action. I am taking great delight in making things from found stuff. I salvaged some lovely
When an architect opens an interiors shop you expect minimalist style with 20th century design classics. In contrast, Ben Pentreath's shops, online and bricks & mortar in literary Bloomsbury, look like they stock the artefacts and possessions of a collector. The result is a shop that looks different from many contemporary interiors retailers and might remind visitors of the Victorians who travelled the world to bring home curiosities and
While you are in the kitchen standing drying those dishes these witty teatowels may bring a smile to your face… 'Hey Suckas! Get your bad selves this Mr Tea Towel…I ain't doin' no dishes fool! Please note: This product is not officially endorsed by Mr T', is how the product description reads. Price £7.50. Cable Cars (right) is £8.50. ToDryFor.com, an online boutique selling designer teatowels was started in
Remade Home is a new show and marketplace for people with an interest in 'eco chic design and sustainable home style'. There's a laidback, vintage vibe and a chance to meet artists and local craftmakers who create treasure from trash. Exhibitors include Edinburgh based mid century specialists Bra Bohag, restylers Dear Old Blighty and Trash Furnishing, Mini Moderns from London, jeweller Tarnish and textile makers Alphabet and Clarabella Unique Textiles. The show
Plus stackable armchair in green, £69 from Dwell Since our feature on affordable garden seats on 5 May British company Dwell has launched some modern, stylish and inexpensive outdoor furniture so we've featured the best in the range. Southsea Deckchairs are also mentioned with the wideboy deck chair and their more expensive teak cruise chair. Finally, we featured two benches from Fermob, a French garden furniture company that provide a really wide choice
We are delighted to bring you the work of Hilltop Cottons. Avocado Sweet is the exclusive online stockist of this tiny label based in the West Of Scotland. They design and hand make fantastic limited edition cushions, including the great vintage tablecloth ones pictures below, as well 100% cotton children's bedlinen and a range of other items. All their work is of the highest quality and just that bit different from anything else around.