Beautifully British Magazine Issue 4

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CHAMPIONING

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BRANDS ♥ Summer Style ♥ Gift ideas for Father’s Day ♥ Pamper yourself ♥ British Denim

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FROM THE EDITORS...

Our world has turned upside-down in recent months. Has staying home made you think differently about your shopping habits and what matters to you? It certainly has us! While brick and mortar stores remain closed, small British brands really do need our online business now more than ever. Even if you can’t support them with a purchase or two, then please continue to like and share posts on social media of some of your favourites – it means so much at times like this.

We love putting every single Beautifully British magazine together – we learn about so many people who share a passion for making British products. With the Government’s social distancing guidlines, we can welcome the re-opening of some gardens! So in this issue we focus on getting outdoors whether it be in your back garden or local parks and gardens.

It’s Global Gin day soon so we’re celebrating it with Conker Spirit, they have shared some beautiful cocktails with us (perfect for sipping outdoors!). If you’re still working from home we have some great storage ideas and tips for an organised workspace. Father’s Day is just around the corner so make sure to spoil your dad with British made goodies, or save the pampering for yourself with a few home spa treats.

Our cover features the lovely knitwear from JaneyB! www.janeyb-premiumbritish-knitwear.co.uk

Stay safe, be kind and the best of British!

Julie and Em

Julie and Emily Bonnar Beautifully British www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

We love

Plastic-free cleansing!

KANKAN’s ambition is to make refills mainstream and reduce our consumption for single-use plastics in the home. It was so exciting for us to receive one of the starter to try for ourself. We love the quirkiness and innovative ideas went in to even the tiniest of details (the protective packaging was just as quirky as the product), and of course the scent of the hand soap are gorgeous!

The refills for the Kankan forever brown glass bottles come in cans just like your favourite fizzy drink! Choose from Mandarin & Clary Sage hand wash, lemon & juniper body wash and chamomile & lavender baby wash.

All concentrated soaps are jam-packed with natural botanicals that not only smell amazing, but also have naturally occurring benefits, and are made without SLS, silicone, sulphates, parabens, artificial colours and fragrances, and also palm oil free, vegan and cruelty-free! £24 Starter Kit No1 and 330ml refill cans for £15 www.kankan.london

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Contents REGULARS

On our radar Things we thought you might like to know…

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Events

It’s time to enjoy more of the outdoors

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We heart ‘lemons’ When life gives you lemons squeeze back with these five lemony treats!

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Editor’s picks

32 Exciting British products that we love and think you will too!

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FOOD & DRINK Gin day

14 We celebrate Gin Day with cocktails made with Conker Spirits Watercress 28 The underrated superfood watercress and a watercress pesto that packs a punch!

HOME Alfresco

10 As we’re spending more time in our gardens, make it full of the things you love Home working 20 Beautiful ideas to keep your home office organised!

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LIFESTYLE Father’s Day

16 We may not be together this year but make him feel special with these five practical gifts!

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Meet the Maker - Bronnley 18 We chat to Bronnley about how it remains one of Britain’s favourite soap makers

Pandemic pampering 26 It’s even more important to have some ‘me time’ during the pandemic! Treat yourself to a spa day at home!

FASHION British denim

26 This hardwearing fabric has become a staple in our wardrobes with British brands at the forefront for luxury jeans!

Summer style Cute styles for summer and comfortable wearing

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W W W. J O S E P H I N E A N D J O E . C O M

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Radar ON OUR

Things we thought you might like to know…

BACPACKS ARE TRENDING

TIME FOR A SENSE OF ADVENTURE! The new Coniston collection is inspired by the adventure and record-breaking attempts of Donald Campbell in his hydroplane the Bluebird K7 at Coniston Waters in the Lake District.

Designed for life, this watch was created to be worn everyday. A pop of yellow in the form of the second hand and second markers, inspired by the yellow of the Bluebird’s badge and intake covers, add another element of interest to the already striking face. Polished hour and minute hands and applied indices tie together with the case, while giving another subtle nod to the metallic trim found on the K7. As the hydroplane itself proudly sported the British flag, the Marloe logo and the words ‘designed in Britain’ are featured on the dial. The overall feel of the Coniston Bluebird evokes that bygone era of engineering prowess.

The slim dimensions make it feel weightless on the wrist too and there are 11 strap colours to choose from. There are three other styles in the collection – White, Steel and Vulcan. £299 | Coniston Bluebird Watch www.marloewatchcompany.com

Following an extensive career in the fashion industry, designing womenswear and lingerie prints for the UK high street, Caroline Bithrey started her business Josephine & Joe about four years ago. A light bulb moment came when dropping her daughter off to nursery, she wanted to incorporate liberty fabrics into a children’s bag but it transpired that women liked the bags for themselves!

All the beautiful backpacks are exclusively designed in London using Liberty fabrics. Caroline uses her knowledge of printed designs to carefully select her fabrics. The designs are then incorporated into a simple practical backpack for women (and children). The bags provide the perfect solution to accessorise any outfit, be it for daily commuting with a laptop, or dressing up for an evening event. The collection has been designed to make the most of the beautifully classic and updated prints and colours. Watch this space, as the brand is looking to develop the accessories range further this summer so that it includes children’s hats and women’s leather bags.

We’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on the Ciara Bloom backpack. It features the Classic hand drawn floral print from Liberty with a black water resistant soft handle fabric, and it’s such a well-made bag and very hard wearing. The liberty print has blues, pinks, greens and oranges making it easy to co-ordinate and add colour to any outfit. It’s perfect for carrying your daily or evening essentials including a 14in laptop, keys, phone and wallet. There’s also a matching notebook that can be bought separately and makes a stylish gift combo! £35 | Ciara Bloom Backpack www.josephineandjoe.com

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SUMMER WELL-BEING ELM RD. artisanal home fragrances are handcrafted using the finest, authentic botanical and essential oils in a formula that is 100% natural, vegan and cruelty free.

“Every one of our scents has been carefully crafted to tell a story that evokes positive memories and emotions. See how the story unfolds with the top notes that set the scene, the heart notes that draw you in, to finally arrive at the base notes that inspire the emotions beneficial to the mind, the heart, the body and the soul. In a world that’s always operating at full-speed, it’s the small things and rituals in life that help us slow down, breathe and feel at peace. Lighting a candle or using a room mist are just two simple ways to achieve this” - Miguel Ángel, Founder of Elm Rd.

Summer’ is a new limited edition inspired by the daily transformation of the summer sky and many hues of the sea; with everything steeped in sunlight. It includes two fragrances Summer Days and Summer Nights.

Summer Days is a refreshing and citrusy blend of carefully selected balancing essential oils with its inspiration drawn from tranquil, azure seas and bright skies that lift the spirit instantly.

While the Summer Nights candle is a spicy, citrus blend of grapefruit, frankincense and May Chang. This candle is inspired by the colours of a sunset, and the floral scents that fill the balmy air at night.

Both candles have a long-lasting burn time of approx. 40+ hours. The candles burn clean with a unique blend of rapeseed and soy wax plus luxurious natural scents. They’re also free from paraffin, additives, synthetic chemicals and enhancers. £30 | 160g Tumbler Candles www.elmrd.com

TRAVEL INSPIRED HOMEWARE Ruth Holly designs thoughtful homeware and lifestyle goods from her home studio in West Yorkshire, with an emphasis on natural surface patterns. Celebrating five years of trading, she has just released a new collection of homeware and stationery – Nomad features Ruth’s trademark surface patterns and was inspired by her travel adventures and holiday happiness, hence the bursts of sunny yellow.

This range is one of the brightest of Ruth Holly’s collections yet, made up of baked-ochre tones, vibrant earthy pigments and deep mossy charcoals. Colours and textures hinting of far-flung places, yet looking closer, these photographic treasures are all discovered in our own beautiful backyard!

The Nomad design is available across cushions, table linens, tea towels, and kitchen dining items, placemats and coasters as well as lifestyle goods, wall art, journals and greetings cards.

To view this beautiful collection visit www.ruthholly.co.uk/nomad

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ALFRESCO As wer are spending more time than ever in our gardens, make it full of the things you love!

ILLUMINATE

GARDEN

SPACES

GARDEN GIANT Anglepoise has a range of incredible outdoor lights that are perfect for summer. The successful and much-loved Original 1227 Giant range has been re-engineered for outdoor environments. Marine-grade stainless steel fittings combine with a sealed housing to enable the Giants to venture outdoors. It’s big enough to make a statement, but flexible enough to work in smaller areas too. Both as a floor lamp and articulated wall light helps to bring the inside out, turning your exterior spaces into stunning alfresco rooms.

Giant Outdoor Lights | www.anglepoise.com

PLUG AND PLAY These decorative stone-like spheres will light up at night, offering a lovely lighting solution for entrance pillars, seating areas, terraces, paths and flower beds.

For a contemporary look, they can be grouped in a cluster or interspersed with a row of box balls. This year, they are available with a simple cable pack and transformer that can be plugged into a standard weatherproof outdoor socket or inside a shed or garage so that anyone can install them safely at home.

Joanna Wallis is the lighting designer behind Stone Globe Lights and all lighting is crafted using weather resistant polyethylene. There are six stone colour finishes and three different sizes to choose from and all come with a 10-year guarantee.

Prices start from ÂŁ109 | www.stoneglobelights

Melissa Morton, Garden Design

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Home MUSHROOM MAGIC Harvest your own fresh mushrooms with one of GroCycle’s grow-your-own mushroom kits. The Gourmet Oyster Mushroom Kit is made by mixing coffee grounds and straw with Oyster mushroom spawn, and incubated under ideal conditions, and then sent to you for the fun growing part! £17 | Mushroom Kit www.grocycle.co.uk

COCKTAIL READY This gorgeous sow your own gin herbs window box is the perfect way to grow herbs to enhance your gin experience and all from your kitchen windowsill.

This sustainably sourced wood planter comes with all the seeds, pots, compost and herb markers in a stylish white washed wood tub. It’s a fabulous way to grow your own gin cocktail garnish when grown. £45 | Personalised Gin Garden www.pottingsheddesigns.com

LOVE OF FAUNA AND FLORA Mosney Mill is passionate about British manufacturing, and designs beautiful home and giftware that’s inspired by nature.

Peg out your washing in style, whether it’s in or outside, with this handy bag that features beautiful bumble bees nestling on wild flowers and thistles. £15.95 | Bee & Flower Peg Bag www.mosneymill.co.uk

SUMMER CITRONELLA Handmade in Corsham in Wiltshire, this candle has a lemon zest fragrance, which is blended with citronella and bursts of lime, orange and lemon grass to create the perfect summer candle.

The multi-wick candle quickly releases more fragrance with a further scent throw, and is ideal for garden BBQs and tea parties! It is vegan, free from GMO and palm oil, and the ingredients has not been tested on animals. £17.50 | Lemon Zest Citronella Candle www.thecountrycandlecompany.com

CARE PACKAGE FOR GARDENERS Founder, Alexandra Naughton wanted to utilise the plant properties of her garden and use them for more than just eating them! She started making natural skincare products that are luxurious, safe and exceptionally effective. There’s nothing quite like being outside among the plants and getting your hands dirty! This zesty gift pack contains a 135g coconut soap in sweet orange and olive, and a natural wood nail brush – the perfect combination for reviving tired, and dry hands after an afternoon in the garden. £12 | Gardening Hands Gift Set www.naughtonskincare.com

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Gardens have a lot to offer us especially as we emerge from the Coronavirus lockdown.

Being among nature can make you happy and walking in a beautiful garden can reduce stress and keep you fit. Make the most of your time outdoors and visit these beautiful gardens and areas of beauty around the UK

RHS GARDENS

All four RHS Gardens are now reopening under a new pre-booking system as the government’s coronavirus lockdown measures begin to lift. The Gardens closed on Sunday 22nd March after an increase in visitors post-lockdown made it difficult to maintain social distancing requirements, but now, more than two months later, the popular green spaces will reopen. This includes RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, RHS Garden Rosemoor and RHS Harlow Carr.

Sue Biggs, RHS Director General, says the gardening charity is delighted that the Government has said it is safe to reopen the RHS Gardens because it is proven that spending time outside in green open spaces surrounded by plants has an immensely positive effect on our health.

The Gardens will open from 10am to 4pm daily (Garden Centres 10am to 5pm daily). However, areas within the Gardens where it would be difficult to maintain social distancing, such as glasshouses, Alpine houses, bird hides and play areas will remain closed.

While the reopening will come as welcome news, visitor numbers entering the Gardens will be limited. Visitor numbers will be restricted and social distancing measures need to be adhered to, so it’s essential to pre-book.

Booking is now open here at www.rhs.org.uk/gardens

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THE NATIONAL TRUST

The National Trust has announced it’s reopening 29 gardens and parklands across England and Northern Ireland from the beginning of June. The move comes after the UK government updated its advice on ticketed garden venues advising the public in England that they can now visit gardens and land maintained for public use. However the indoor areas such as houses, shops and cafés will remain closed for now. This will mean that if you’d like to visit you will have to pre-purchase your ticket.

To find out which gardens are open and how to purchase tickets, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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We want to provide safe, local, welcoming spaces for people, and wherever possible we will open our gardens and parks, and coast and countryside car parks. The fresh air, bird song, big skies and open spaces people have missed will be there, but things will be very different, particularly at first. We want to thank people for their support while we gradually begin reopening and welcoming our visitors.

- Hilary McGrady, Director General at the National Trust

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FIND A GARDEN NEAR YOU!

The National Garden Scheme has more than 3,500 fabulous private gardens in England and Wales in its portfolio and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, (teas and cake in normal times).

This organisation doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – it’s also passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too, and supports charities doing amazing work in gardens and supports community gardening projects.

To find out about gardens open near you visit www.ngs.org.uk

Norton Convers, Yorkshire, photographer: Val Corbett

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Food & Drink

RAISE A GLASS

World Gin Day is always the second Saturday in June. It’s a day for everyone over drinking age of course to enjoy gin! This year, we’re celebrating it with cocktails made with Conker gins.

GLOBAL GIN DAY 13 th JUNE 2020

CAFE SPRITZ

BEE’S KNEES

This is the hottest drink trending on the Conker Instagram feed like a pouting millennial but less annoying and more refreshing!

For the ultimate Bee’s Knees hunt out your finest honey for a cocktail that’s the very definition of fresh, and a wonderful manifestation of summer!

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 25ml Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur • 200ml classic Indian tonic water • Wedge of fresh orange

• 50ml Dorset Dry Gin • 25ml fresh lemon juice • 25ml honey

How to make

How to make

Simply swap out your gin for Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur – remembering to add the Cold Brew after the tonic (otherwise all hell breaks loose). Garnish with a belt of orange peel.

Take the gin, fresh lemon juice and your tastiest honey and shake. Add ice and shake to chill the drink down, pouring into a fancy chilled glass.

Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

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A BIT ABOUT CONKER

Food & Drink

It’s not every day a Chartered Quantity Surveyor throws in the towel to try his hand at making gin! Conker Gin now produces innovative spirits, handcrafted in Dorset’s first gin distillery.

Thanks to Conker for the recently gifted bottles of the following:

Dorset Dry Gin (40%)

Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (25%)

This is a refreshing take on a classic London Dry that’s well balanced and juniper-led. It has bright refreshing Dorset notes of elderberries, Samphire and handpicked gorse flowers. £36 | 70cl

This has been crafted for true coffee lovers with Grade 1 forest-grown Ethiopian and Brazilian coffees plus a touch of Demerara sugar and Conker’s distilled wheat spirit. £31 | 70cl

Conker ideas and inspiration To see the complete Conker range of gins, visit www.conkerspirit.co.uk For more Conker cocktail ideas, go to www.conkerspirit.co.uk/cocktails

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IT’S ALL ABOUT

DAD DAD

IT’S ALL ABOUT

This year we may not be together but make him feel special with these five practical yet fun gifts!

FATHER’S DAY 21 st JUNE 2020 Happy Face

This is such a lovely gift for all the guys who have beards to care for. The Crowlink Loot gift set features three debut products from The Brighton Beard Co.– Old Joll’s beard oil, Jevington Jigg’s moustache and beard wax and Tom’s beard balm creampot.

The goodies come in a super cool waxed cotton duffle pouch bag, which is perfect for holidays and weekends away. £39 | Crowlink Loot Gift Set www.thebrightonbeardcompany.co.uk

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Cheers!

Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky in the new Hearts & Crafts series from Cotswold Distillery. This year’s limited edition series celebrates the Arts & Crafts movement, which flourished in the Cotswolds and stood for the importance of traditional craftsmanship the same values upon which this beautiful rural distillery was built. The premium French Oak casks are seasoned with sweet Sauternes wine, resulting in a honey-coloured malt with a vinous quality and notes of peach, sweet raisin and oak wood spice. All bottles come with a lovely William Morris design presentation tube. £74.95 | Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky www.cotswoldsdistillery.com

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Lifestyle

This bone china mug collection takes inspiration from beach walkers and dog walkers. Taking in the clean air and views of this stunning North Cornish coastline. Romance is in the sea salty breeze, so keep coming back to see how the Caroline and Edward storyline blossoms!

Designed and printed in the UK, this collection is limited to 1000 pieces.

Mugs start from £16.99 www.budeful.com

Does he love his music?

Then he can stay cool and comfortable in the Rock Dick boxer shorts from Dick Winters while he struts his stuff! Designed and manufactured in Great Britain, these boxer shorts are made using an Actisystem fabric that acts like a super-soft second skin from 95% Meryl and 5% Lycra and has a four-way stretch. The temperature-regulating qualities of the fabric make them breathable and retain its shape; softness and colour wash after wash. £28 | Rock Dick Boxer Shorts www.dickwinters.co.uk

Just add water!

Eco Bottles is a UK based organisation that produces eco-friendly bottles. Their vision is to reduce the carbon emission rate associated with the bottled water industry through imports and landfill waste. The company also wants to promote the health benefits of drinking water and the risks associated with dehydration. Made from 100% recycled materials and Bisphenol A free, these bottles are made from food grade plastic and come in three colours. They are dishwasher safe and can hold 500ml of water. £7.49 (including UK postage) | Eco-Bottle www.eco-bottles.co.uk

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Health & Beauty

SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS We chat to Bronnley about how it remains one of Birtian’s favourite soap makers

TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BRONNLEY? Bronnley was started by our founder, James Bronnley, when he was just 19 years old. After studying the science of soap making in Paris in 1883, he decided to return to England with ambitions to become a premium soap maker.

After borrowing £300 from a friend, he set up a small shed in Holborn and began to craft, produce and sell his luxury products. This legacy and the history of the brand always stems from keeping that level of innovation, quality and heritage.

WHY DO YOU THINK THAT BRONNLEY HAS SURVIVED? No doubt that it has to do with the quality of our soap and of course, the fragrance. The brand carries so many memories for people growing up so that nostalgia and fondness for Bronnley lives on from generation to generation. We have a very iconic core range of high-quality soaps and we’ve never sacrificed on the formula, and this shows through our loyal customer base.

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TELL US ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS AND PRODUCT RANGE? Our products have a very versatile ingredient profile. For example, our fragrances have a mixture of top notes, heart notes and base notes, which enable us to create the most layered and iconic scents. We include versatile ingredients to create scents that last.

Our soaps are more complex. We like to add Shea Butter and Almond oil for softness and lavish luxury.

DO YOU EVER COLLABORATE WITH ANYONE? The creative team has a real passion for art and nature, and we’ve used this to our advantage in the past by collaborating with like-minded illustrators and artists. As part of our contemporary collection, we worked

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with award-winning botanical artist, Helen Campbell on our Iris & Wild Cassis, Pink Peony & Rhubarb & White Rose & Rasberry collections.

We had such wonderful feedback from this, and we’re looking to work with more creatives in the future.

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WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THOSE WHO THINK BRONNLEY IS A BRAND FOR THE OLDER GENERATION? We’re proud to be one of Britain’s original perfumery brands, we have a loyal customer base who have used our soaps for decades! We really cherish our older customers who are still buying and using the same soap today that they used when they were younger.

However, the Bronnley brand has a broad range of customers. Our beautiful limited edition Eclectic Elements collection, with bold, daring packaging and complex scents inspired by earth, water,

George V1 and upheld by both the Queen Mother and Prince Charles.

The most recent Royal Warrant is by the appointment of HRH Queen Elizabeth 11 on July 12th 1955.

We are extremely proud of our rich heritage and Royal accolades and enjoy a loyal, worldwide customer base as a result of this.

air, fire and aether, has enticed a new generation of young, curious customers wanting affordable, savvy, trend-led fragrances.

DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW COLLECTIONS OF THE HORIZON? There’s a very exciting collection coming, which fuses our love of nature and fragrance. We’re very excited to share this with our customers soon, and hope it will be worth the wait!

Recently, we took to social media to ask our customers what iconic products from the past they’d love to bring back, so we are looking into how we can do this in a very modern and sustainable way! The future looks very bright for Bronnley.

WHEN DID YOU GET YOUR ROYAL WARRANT, AND HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS TO YOU? By 1943, word of Bronnley’s innovative, luxurious products had spread overseas, earning the brand the prestige status of ‘the makers of the best soaps in the world’.

This led to Bronnley to be awarded it’s first Royal Warrant; granted by King

www.bronnley.co.uk

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WFH

Home

With more of us working from home, here are a few beautiful ideas and top tips to keep you organised

WALL-TO-WALL ORGANISITION This is a simple, modern and flexible storage solution for any space. The 100 pegboard is a fully customisable to suit all your needs. All shelves and pegs can be reconfigured on the board. Designed to look great and save space so storage that doesn’t eat into your floor space.

This mustard board comes with eight hooks, a large and small shelf, one large basket and a pot. It can also be mounted horizontally or vertically. £160 | The 100 Pegboard www.pegandboard.com

FABRIC LETTER TRAYS Both beautiful and practical, these handmade fabric letter trays are perfect for storing all paperwork that needs to be kept easily accessible. Each one is fitted with a protective pad to prevent marking of surfaces. The letter trays can be stacked on top of each other vertically or tiered. The trays come in your choice of linen and cotton fabrics and are made from 90% recycled materials. £29 | Fabric Letter Tray www.harrisandjones.co.uk

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NEAT AND TIDY Suck UK designs every product in-house and has a team of innovative designers that come up with something a little different every time!

This angular concrete pen tray is designed to hold small items. The solid concrete construction makes this an ideal foundation for keeping your stationery tidy and accessible. With smooth grooves to lay your pens and pencils, as well as a useful tray to store post it notes, memos, or keep your smartphone at a great angle for some face time! £15 | Concrete Pen Tray www.suck.uk.com

HOME OFFICE STORAGE TIPS Laura Bath, the founder of Peg & Board has some handy tips to help all of us working from home!

Wall space There’s no denying that space is always something that most of us would like more of! Shelving and storage can be a great way to utilise your wall space in a way that won’t eat into your floor space.

Shared office Create separate storage spaces to make it easier to keep track of your own things and avoid arguments!

Plants We all know the importance of plants for our health, so make sure you build space for plants in your home office too!

Colour Choosing a single colour theme for your furniture and accessories can make your room look more organised, even if it isn’t!

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L EMO N NAUGHTI NESS Gin with lemon is a classic combination, and Ely Gin uses one whole fresh lemon in every bottle to give an intense lemon flavour, which is then tempered with just a touch of sugar. It contains 30% alcohol which is slightly lighter than a standard gin, so is more of a ‘juniper and lemon flavoured spirit drink’.

The end result is a bold, zesty, refreshing and particularly more-ish gin. £23.50 | Ely Gin with lemon www.elygin.co.uk

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A WAKE U P CA L L Revive your skin with this triple-milled lemon and neroli soap from Bronnley. It is enriched with shea butter to moisturise and smooth your skin everyday. The vibrant and uplifting fragrance has zesty top notes of sparkling Sicilian lemon and mandarin that give way to a heart of lemon blossom and a soft base of woody tones. The three soaps come in a beautiful gift box. £15 | Lemon & neroli soap collection www.bronnley.co.uk

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THE SCENT O F CI TR US This large candle will transport you to a Lemon Grove. It’s bright citrus scent sparkles with squeezes of zesty lemon and a dashing of fresh verbena making it a sweet and crisp fragrance for the home.

The stylishly lidded candle jar will burn for up to 84 hours, and is from the signature Wax Lyrical collection, Colony. £25 | Lemon Grove Large Candle Jar www.wax-lyrical.com

When life gives you lemons squeeze back with five lemony treats!

F IT FOR FA B R I C The bright and bold repeat screen-print pattern is one of Jenny Sibthorp’s most popular designs. The linen purse is printed on both sides, and lined in calico. This zipped bag will easily accommodate loose change, cards and phones, or would make a fantastic make up bag. You can choose a 100% vegan option. Also the fabric can be bought for soft furnishings projects. £20 | Lemon linen purse www.jennysibthorp.com SWEET TR EATS Whatever your favourite flavour, these tasty meringue bars are handcrafted using only the finest ingredients including free range eggs, natural flavours and colours. Swiss-baked to perfection and made in Flower & White’s home county of Shropshire. The lemonflavoured meringue is coated in beautiful white chocolate and a lemon crunch. The bars come in 100% paper recyclable plastic free compostable packaging. They are suitable for vegetarians, gluten free and are under 100 calories per bar so what’s not to love! £15.50 for box of 12 | Lemon Meringue Bars www.flowerandwhite.co.uk

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Fashion

British denim

This hardwearing fabric has become a staple in our wardrobes and with British brands at the forefront for luxury jeans!

HEAVYWEIGHT AND SUPER STRONG! The Cutter design is a ’50s straight cut denim but with a slightly tapered fit from the knee down featuring the signature chore pocket, detailed phone back pocket and Rider’s cinch strap, which is now removable and reversible. All sizes come in a 35in leg length, which provides the wearer with a good amount of jean to turn up. This is finished off with roping chain stitch on the hem. Riveted with iconic studs inside and out with contrast binding in to match. These jeans are heavyweight and super strong. The jeans also have some lovely details on the inside, with hand screenprinted pockets with Selvedge details and care instructions in the company’s vintage red ink. Lastly but not least the ‘Made in Britain’ label on the waistband!

All Selvedge Denim is woven on two ’50s Blackburn Northrop Power Looms, which produce a characterful denim with a beautiful look and feel. £250 | Cutter 12oz Selvedge Jeans www.andsons.co.uk

DUNGAREES ARE BACK! Blackhorse Lane Ateliers’ jeans has been made in London for more than 50 years. The SW7 classic dungaree is soft yet functional and quirky, meaning you’ll be able to easily move around while having enough space to wear a jumper underneath and things in your pockets. The closer fit around the hips avoid any bagginess and the straight leg is suitable for all body types and professions. They’re made from soft and light 8.6oz denim, and can be worn by the girls and the guys! The funky hickory stripe denim will never go out of style. They fit true to size, and are available in waist sizes 25-32.

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£220 | Hickory Stripe Denim Dungarees www.blackhorselane.com

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RIPPED AND SUPER SKINNY Empire has remained a truly British company, and combines new methods with good old-fashioned manufacturing methods. This is another classic 5-pocket western jean, but this time designed in super stretch denim for ultimate comfort.

Complimented with the Empire branded antique copper buttons and rivets in a button fly style, these are expertly finished by hand with a leather waistband label and red tab. £40 | Black Ripped Super Skinny Jean www.empirejeans.co.uk

SAFE RIDING When first released over 20 years ago, the K7 was the world’s first ‘seamless’ motorcycle jean, this meant it didn’t have any tell tale stitching on the outside. This design feature remains the same for the new K7 Infinity Jean.

This jean is made from heavy denim and is sewn in a heavy ‘D-core’ thread. From the outside they look just like any classic fivepocket western denim jean, however on the inside, it’s a different story! The jeans boast large amounts of the K-tech ‘Infinity’ Paraaramid, this lining is the softest and most comfortable protective lining ever found in any Hood Jeans. The K7 Infinity also includes a full Airflow mesh that allows for coolness, comfort and improved protection. The construction meets protective clothing standards for motorcycle riders, and comes in sizes 30-44in.

From £159.99 | K7-AA Men’s Motorcycle Jean www.hoodjeans.co.uk

RINSE IT! Community Clothing was established by Patrick Grant (Savile Row tailor and Great British Sewing Bee judge) to create jobs and restore prosperity in Blackburn. These straight leg jeans are made with 995 cotton and 15 spandex denim jeans in a faded rinse wash. They’re fully riveted, have a fly zip, five pockets, chain-stitched hems and felled seams. £69 | Community Clothing www.communityclothing.co.uk

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BOOST YOUR MOOD Bronnley, British soap maker has been making luxury-scented soap since 1884.

The company has a luxurious new Rose collection that includes sumptuous soaps, eau de toilette and a limited edition moisturiser and shower gel gift set to recreate the fresh fragrance of a bouquet of roses, leafy green top notes, geranium, and honeyed spice nuances and hints of delicate white musk.

We love the sophisticated fragrance with its fresh rose bouquet and long lasting scent! The perfume can be used on the pulse points, décolletage or as an all over body spritz, and is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. The trio of soap is triple-milled so it lasts up to three months and is also highly fragranced, and enriched with shea butter to cleanse, nourish and moisturise the skin with a luscious lather that lasts! Or why not pamper loved ones from head to toe with the shower gel and body lotion duo.

Shop the rose collection, prices start £5.50 | www.bronnley.co.uk

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It’s even more important to have some ‘me time’ during the pandemic!

Smell is the strongest of the senses and sniffing beautiful aromas can lift your mood and kick in the happy hormones!

MISSING THE BEAUTY SALON? Sugar Coated is the brainchild of Rosie Khandwala, which is an ethical alternative to waxing and provides an effective way to remove unwanted hair but also is gentle on your skin and the environment. This vegan sugar wax is a 100% natural and made from just sugar and water. It’s completely watersoluble and biodegradable so no messy spills. It’s also eco-friendly with reusable strips. Say goodbye to those super sticky waxes, burning creams and painful epilators and treat your skin. It’s made by a family owned business with eco-friendly and ethical manufacturing at its heart.

To see the complete range at www.sugarcoatedhairremoval.com

EVEN SKIN TONE

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The Advanced Even Skin Tone collection comprises of a trio of expertly designed formulas and includes a day, night and eye cream. The range will improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and combat dark spots. Both the day and night cream are pleasant smelling, which is such a big plus if you’re going to apply it to your face! We tried the day cream, it’s a beautiful whipped cream, which certainly increased skin hydration levels and made our skin much more radiant! The night cream offered round the clock care and certainly restores your skin while you sleep. £9.99 | Advanced Even Skin Tone | www.fadeout.com

Health & Beauty

A FRESH START! Start the day with a balancing hot cloth cleanse from MOA (Magic Organic Apothecary) with their award winning daily cleansing ritual.

It contains a super soft bamboo face cloth and a 50ml pot of organic goodness, The Green Balm, which all comes in a beautiful Kraft gift box.

Hot cloth cleansing doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils so balances and nourishes the skin and combats breakouts. The balm combines anti-ageing, astringent and repairing yarrow to target black heads, anti-bacterial tea tree oil to fight skin blemishes, coconut and almond oils to protect and nourish, soy bean oil an anti-oxidant to restore and balance, and finally beeswax to help protect the skin from the elements without clogging pores.

The skin is left feeling supple and balanced, and it will even remove the most stubborn makeup leaving you with a clean and clear complexion. The therapeutic scents and feel on the skin have a nurturing effect on mind, body and spirit. £20 | Daily Cleansing Ritual Kit | www.moa.co.uk

INSPIRED BY BRITISH TEA TIME The inspiration for this Tea Rose luxury body cream comes from the British ritual of afternoon tea, a pause, a pleasure, a punctuation mark in the day’s affairs.

The body cream is so rich and creamy, and has a gorgeous scent with soothing black tea leaves and English rose petals which are blended with refreshing notes of jasmine and crisp clary sage. It’s paraben, SLS, gluten and cruelty-free free as well as vegan. £40 | Tea Rose Body Cream | www.nobleisle.com

HYDRATE YOUR HAIR The Moo Hair Miracle Mask will leave your hair feeling rehydrated, strong, silky and shiny!

What more could you want from an at home hair mask? Marula oil and Icelandic moss lockin moisture, protecting from the effects of UV exposure and environmental toxins. The mask is perfect for deeply nourishing dry and colour treated hair. The one of a kind formula repairs and strengthens, sealing the hair cuticle and banishing frizzy, dry ends. £25 | Miracle Mask | www.moohair.com

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WATERCRESS

Food & Drink

Watercress is a superfood that’s much underrated. Here’s why you should include this seasonal vegetable in your diet!

What is watercress?

Watercress is an aquatic plant related to mustard, broccoli and wasabi. It’s commonly confused with garden cress (also known as mustard and cress) but is actually a different species, although the two are related.

Raw watercress has a peppery taste that’s similar to mustard and wasabi. Once cooked the pepperiness of watercress diminishes, leaving a distinctive vegetable flavour. The entire watercress plant is edible, including the flowers, although the roots should be best removed as it can have a bitter flavour. However, watercress that is packed into a bag and sold in supermarkets is entirely edible.

It’s best eaten raw as it loses a proportion of its health benefits when cooked. Watercress is most commonly used in salads, smoothies, soups and sandwiches, however it can also be treated as a herb and used to flavour sauces and dressings. It’s delicious wilted or stir-fried and in soups and stews, and can be used in a similar way to spinach.

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Health benefits

Watercress is a good source of many important nutrients such as vitamin B9 and C, calcium and iron.

Perhaps more importantly, it’s packed with a wide range of natural phytochemicals and increasing evidence has beneficial effects on human health. These include antioxidants can that help protect the cells of the body from damage from reactive free radicals.

Eating it can: • • • •

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Reduce visible signs of skin ageing Help prevent the effects of UV induced skin damage Supports eye health When chewed the natural nitrates are converted by beneficial bacteria to nitrites, and once in the stomach to gaseous nitrogen enters the bloodstream dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.

Supports gut health

Sean Ede, watercress grower

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WATERCRESS PESTO Pesto that packs a punch!

Nutritional ananlysis per serving

Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Carbohydrate: 0.4g | Protein: 5.2g | Fibre: 0.4g | Salt: 0.27g Calories: 58 per portion, preparation time: 5 minutes and serves: 4

Ingredients

How to make:

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1. Place watercress, garlic and pine nuts in a processor.

2. Puree them lightly.

3. Drizzle in the oil, pureeing in spurts, until slightly runny.

4. Place in a bowl, stir in Parmesan cheese and season.

1 bunch or bag watercress 1 clove of garlic 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 50-75ml olive oil 50g finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese Sea salt and black pepper

Add this peppery pesto as dressing for pasta and with risotto. It can also be put in the freezer and used at a later date! Thanks to The Watercress Company for the facts and figures and the pesto recipe.

For more recipes, visit www.thewatercresscompany.com beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

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Summer STyle Fashion

CUTE STYLES FOR SUMMER AND STYLISH LAZY DAYS

Summer knits Jane Burton is a third-generation knitter and has just launched her fifth collection. The inspiration for the stunning knitwear came from both nautical designs and an English meadow. The new collection has been photographed locally on the Trent Mersey canal at Great Haywood in Staffordshire.

All JaneyB knitwear is named after British iconic females rather than having a style number as a way of honouring British women that have made a huge impact on our lives in some way.

Her knitwear remains timeless and feminine but still manages to mix the vintage and contemporary look that the brand loves so much.

All knitwear is hand-knitted on two knitting needles with mercerised cotton summer yarns, which are up-twisted and dyed here in the UK. It goes without saying the yarns are all regulated and certified, and ethically and sustainably sourced.

To view more from this collection, visit www.janeyb-premium-british-knitwear.co.uk

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Fabric galore!

Donald Stanley works closely with the best fabric suppliers in England and that’s why its fabric selection is not only impressively huge but the print and quality is epic! The fabric range includes luxury fabrics like silk, pure cotton and linen as well as our everyday choices such as viscose, crepe, stretch jersey, Georgette, plisse and many others!

The brand creates handmade designs for all sizes with style and comfort at the forefront. This olive green midi dress is made from viscose, which is a plant-based fabric so it’s light and breathable while also very soft to touch. £95 | Olive Green Midi Dress with trim Donald Stanley To see more designs visit www.instagram.com/donald_stanley_

Vintage vibe The Pretty Dress Company prides itself on using traditional pattern cutting and corsetry techniques to create wonderful collections that are designed and made in the UK. The pieces are timeless but will stand the test of time.

This dress is made from vintage rose stretch cotton sateen. It has a lovely full skirt with pocket, as well as a lined bodice with adjustable straps and a concealed centre back zip.

It’s machine washed at 30°C making it a perfect summer dress and comes in sizes 8-18 and in three colour ways.

Style it with matching heels and a hat for the perfect vintage garden party look or wedding or dress down with sandals for a stunning outfit for a walk in the park. £69 | Priscilla Vintage Rose Midi Dress www.theprettydresscompany.com

Ageless style The simple jumpsuit is everything but basic. Made from viscose and elastane jersey that’s UK designed and produced, this soft material drapes beautifully.

The jumpsuit features a wrap tie waist with cowl neck detailing. that can be worn on or off the shoulder. Style with a pair of fresh kicks for the day or dress this up with heels for the evening.

All Eddi Clothing comes in a neutral colour palette that’s easy to wear and very comfortable too.

The collections are ageless and look fab on all shapes and sizes. £59 | Dee Jumpsuit www.eddiclothing.co.uk

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Editors Picks

Exciting British products that we love and think you will too!

1. BEE GOOD Nectaperfecta 2. SANDRA HARDY Boxy style jacket

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3. TWINKLEDUST KIDS Sassy seahorse sleepsuit

4. SARA-JANE CANDLES The ‘Stop and smell’ sample box

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5. LYNN FORDER DESIGNS Pebble beach cosmetic bag

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