I make garlands throughout the year from whatever I can forage locally — eucalyptus in winter, willow in spring, rosemary and bay in summer, and grasses and seedheads in autumn. Over time I’ve learned which materials hold up, how to build a sturdy structure that doesn’t shed, and the little...
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Natural Materials
Natural latex mattress toppers are one of my favourite ways to bring comfort...
DIY Projects
I love working on vintage dressers — their curves, patina, and the little...
Natural Materials
I’m often asked where I source surplus natural wool insulation for the...
DIY Projects
I love curtains for how they transform a room — they soften light, add...
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...
I love curtains for how they transform a room — they soften light, add texture, and make even a temporary rental feel like home. When I needed thicker, thermal-lined curtains for a chilly rented bedroom, I wanted something affordable, low-waste...
I live in a cosy studio and, like many of you, I struggled to compost in a tiny kitchen with minimal counter space and no garden. After trying small bokashi buckets that leaked or smelled and fiddly worm bins that needed space, I decided to make a...
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:...