I’m often asked where I source surplus natural wool insulation for the projects I take on — both because I favour natural, low‑impact materials and because surplus buys can make sustainable interiors much more affordable. Over the years I’ve learned that there’s no single magic source;...
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I love curtains for how they transform a room — they soften light, add...
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I live in a cosy studio and, like many of you, I struggled to compost in a tiny...
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I recently rescued the sagging seat cushions on my IKEA Karlstad sofa using...
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Red wine on a wool rug feels like a small domestic disaster — especially when...
I recently rescued the sagging seat cushions on my IKEA Karlstad sofa using replacement foam and a no-sew cover method, and I wanted to share the whole process — what worked, what I’d do differently next time, and practical tips so you can try...
Red wine on a wool rug feels like a small domestic disaster — especially when the rug is a soft, hand-me-down piece you love. Over the years I've tried everything from frantic blotting to carefully mixed home remedies. For this post I set up a...
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I love the tactile slow-work of making things for the home, and pressed leaves are one of my favourite ways to bring a little outdoors in. I’ve made several lampshades using leaves because they add delicate veining, soft translucency and a very...
I recently rescued a chipped, slightly wobbly bookcase from a charity shop with the idea of turning it into a bathroom vanity. Small bathroom storage is always a challenge, and I love the idea of giving a second life to furniture rather than buying...
I live in a small Victorian terrace with two sets of low-silled French doors that let in beautiful light — and an awkward amount of draught. Over the years I’ve tried rugs, weatherstrips and heavy curtains, but one winter I decided to make a...
I’ve spent years rescuing reclaimed timber for my own projects and for clients, and one of my favourite finds is old pine floorboards. They bring warmth, patina and a story that new timber often can’t match. But reclaimed pine can be tricky:...
I found the rattan chair for £50 on a local Facebook Marketplace listing — a slightly saggy seat, a few broken weaves on the back, and a tired finish that had seen better days. It was exactly the kind of secondhand find I love: cheap, full of...
I live in an older rented flat where the windows are lovely but single-glazed and a little drafty — the kind that steals warmth in winter and leaves condensation along the sills. I wanted a simple, low-waste fix that wouldn’t damage the frames...
I’ve lost count of the number of wool jumpers I’ve rescued from forgotten corners of my wardrobe, only to find them ragged from moths. Over the years I’ve developed a simple, low-waste approach to protecting my knitwear that leans on natural...