Beautifully British Magazine Issue 3

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A CURATE D LO O K AT E VE RY T H IN G B RIT I S H

Beautiful, contemporary solid silver jewellery from a combination of cast and hand-formed pieces, inspired by the beautiful flowers grown and discovered by Su!

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LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE FOR SMALL BRITISH BUSINESSES!

Firstly, we hope you are all staying safe at home. How marvellous is our National Health Service and key workers, and how emotional it was when households across the UK stood on their doorsteps and balconies and applauded their efforts! This issue, we hope will give you a little lightweight relief and something else to think about for a while.

At times like these, it couldn’t be more important to support small businesses. They need us to buy from them more than ever, and many will have online stores. British brands, some of which are family-owned are trying to survive, and one small purchase from you could make all the difference.

This issue, we have no paid advertisers, and instead we are supporting a few our favourite British brands, so join us on our British journey, and sign up to our newsletter over at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk.

Stay safe, be kind and the best of British!

Julie and Em

Our cover features the gorgeous mustard blanket warp from Gabrielle Vary www.gabriellevary.co.uk

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Love from afar Featured in this issue are these lovely greeting cards that aim to inspire people to connect with each which couldn’t be more poignant at the moment. Find out more about the cards and where they come from by turning to page 32.

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Contents REGULARS

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

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Game changers 17 Keep your mind stimulated with a game or two!

We heart ‘spring flowers’ 23 Bring the outside in with flowers that will live forever!

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FOOD & DRINK Cupboard cupcakes 12 Bake with the kids at home with these no-drama cute cakes using ingredients from the store cupboard Fun and games at easter 24 Treats to keep your little and loved ones entertained over Easter

LIFESTYLE Family time Family is all about sharing experiences together!

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20 Go plastic-free – clean up 4 online swaps to make your life a much greener cleaner place!

32 Stationery with sentiment Writing is the perfect pastime, and is a great way to communicate with others

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26 HOME Wall-to-wall style

5 ways to brighten up and add interest to your four walls

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Cleaning up beauty 18 We chat with Karen MacDonald from Blomma Beauty about her cherry-picked collection of sustainable beauty brands

Take care 29 Essentials you’re going to want to have in your beauty routine

FASHION Off the shoulder

10 Bags that go over your shoulder or allow you to be hands-free are perfect for everyday Close knit

30 Knitwear is not just for deepest winter – here’s a few designs for spring!

Homeware and accessories in simplistic, yet timeless designs inspired by the natural world

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Radar ON OUR

Things we thought you might like to know…

SPECTRUM COLLECTION To celebrate its 10th birthday, Industrial Jewellery has created a playful collection inspired by Mondrian, Bauhaus and Pop Art. The new line features on bold colours like oranges, reds and yellows. Also great news – its best-selling pieces now come in 24-colour options!

To view the full collection, visit www.industrial-jewellery.com

LITTLE HANDS

A BRITISH SAFARI

Beth Mary Jane Shoe in dark leaf calf leather

Start dreaming about days outdoors with the new SS20 footwear collection from Cheaney & Sons. It celebrates the concept of a British Safari, with references of earthy colours and long hazy days from the Serengeti. The collection sees the brand reinvigorate classic styles with sumptuous suede with waxy finishes stacked on lightweight vibram sole, resulting in a range that caters to wistful adventurers and city slickers alike.

All footwear is handcrafted in its Northamptonshire factory.

To view more from this collection, visit www.cheaney.co.uk

Bramley is launching the Little B hand wash for children! Due to these unsettling times, the company has decided to bring out the hand wash early. Born out of the great British countryside, this is formulated for children aged 6 months and above, and will hopefully encourage little ones to wash their hands regularly and thoroughly as possible.

Magnolia, sweet orange, mandarin and antibacterial lavender oils have been added to a biodegradable botanical base to create a wash that’s not only kind to children’s skin, but also to the environment. It comes in lots of sizes up to a sustainable refill, and the biopolymer plastic bottles are made from sugar cane so they are fully recyclable.

To view this product, visit www.bramleyproducts.co.uk

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NO WASTE WITH GENDER-NEUTRAL CHILDREN’S COLLECTION Lola Starr is now operating a pre-order service on its new 2020 collection. This method of buying helps to reduce both waste on the rails, as well as the planet, but also guarantees that your favourite styles don’t sell out and prices remain competitive.

The Jolo jacket is just one of the new designs they have introduced. This fabulous gender-neural jacket is quirky and one-of-a-kind but also creative. The jacket gives children the chance to make individual fashion choices as they can choose bold, interchangeable sleeves and hoods in five new pantone colours for this season.

The new collection is inspired by happiness and optimism and uses a colour palette of mint, aqua, sand and lemon to produce a colour scheme that has links with the sea, plant life and nature.

To see more from this collection, visit www.lolastarr.co.uk

CUSTOMISED ONESIES The All-in-one company makes fun onesies that can be customised. You can choose the perfect size (baby, child and adult) and pick the features you prefer such as a hood or feet, as well as the fabric thickness and colour. So no matter what time of year it is, or what occasion, there’s even a maternity all in one!

The All-in-One Company, you become the designer, whatever your age or your size. We love that the company now offers you a detailed 3D Onesie builder so you can create the Onesie of your dreams. All garments are handmade in Northumberland.

To shop the full range, visit www.the-all-in-one-companyco.uk

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With Lola Starr, bringing dressing up time out of playtime and into everyday wear is now possible.

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ROOM FOR EVERYTHING! Made in Britain from 100% wool – this is one of Hettie’s largest bags. It features handy inside pocket separated into two compartments and a webbing strap for comfort plus a pretty detachable flower brooch. The Kate tote bag is perfect for long days out and about (when we are able), and is big enough to carry all your essentials. Use this bag for work, travelling, yummy mummy bag, shopping or sightseeing. £170 | Kate Tote Handbag (Multi-spot Lime) www.hettie.co.uk

OFF THE SHOULDER

Bags that go over your shoulder or allow you to be hands-free are perfect for everyday. Whatever’s your preference, there’s one for you!

BAG AN HEIRLOOM This beautiful, simply-designed leather shoulder bag has a timeless appeal. It’s made from vegetable tanned leather, and is a rich oxblood colour. Lined with creamy coloured calfskin, it closes with a simple Sam Browne stud, and the brass buckled strap is adjustable - a great feature as there is nothign worse than a bag not sitting in a comfortable height! The bag is elegantly finished off with hand stitching that will last a lifetime. Perfect for an every day bag or just for special occasions £195 | Red/brown leather shoulder handbag www.lgleatherworks.com

VEGAN FRIENDLY We love this chic Poppy clutch bag, it’s perfect for carrying your max or mini iPad. It comes with a detachable heavyweight chain shoulder strap and is available in 14 zingy colours. Made from Neoprene, a synthetic rubber product developed in the ’30s, it’s tough and durable and will resist stretching. The quilted and waffle designs are exclusive to NQ London, and carries the PETA logo to prove its vegan authenticity. £50 | Poppy Clutch Bag www.nqlondon.com

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CLASSIC AND ELEGANT With that little bit of extra space, this relaxed generous tote bag is perfect for work, rest and play! It’s made from carpet, how creative!

The Lindy tote bag has two magnetic catch closures, internal pockets, open patch pocket for your mobile or keys and one zipped pocket for valuables - wow! The straps are leather and attached with buckles so you can adjust to the perfect length. The bags are hand cut so the carpet pattern placement may vary on each bag, making every bag a one-of-a-kind work of art. £149 | Lindy Tote www.carpetbags.co.uk

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“Keep calm and carry a fabulous bag!”

COUNTRY LOOKS This leather cross body handbag is such a practical bag that hangs across your body to keep your valuables and essentials close by. It has an adjustable strap and fastens with a magnetic button fastener. It comes in five traditional country colours and in two different sizes (medium or large). It’s lovingly made in the North of England by expert leather workers using high quality materials. The stitching around the seams of the bag adds an extra touch of luxury and has been finished in thread that’s the same colour as the bag. Each bag comes in a re-usable drawstring dustbag in a cute sheep print, to keep your bag safe from scratches when not in use. £54.95 | Crossbody Handbag www.glencroftcountrywear.co.uk

COLOUR BLOCK The Eddie bag is simple yet stunning in shades of calamine pink, classic navy and scrumptious caramel! Eddie is very versatile with its clean lines, it translates fabulously for day into night.

Wear the bag over your shoulder or cross body for a more casual look.

You can also choose to personalise with your own artwork, initials, text or even a handwritten message.

Made in Somerset, this 100% leather bag comes packaged in a Honey & Toast cotton bag so is the ideal gift for the woman in your life! £119 | Eddie Shoulder Bag www.honeyandtoast.co.uk

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Food & Drink

CUPBOARD CUPCAKES Bake with the kids at home with these no-drama cute cakes using ingredients from your cupboard

Ingredients • 125g self-raising flour • 125g butter or margarine • 125g caster sugar • 2 eggs (medium) • 1-2 tbsp of warm water Makes around 12.

Flavourings

Choose from one (or two if you’re feeling naughty!): 75g chocolate chips 50g cocoa powder 50g sultanas 1tsp ginger 1tsp cinnamon 1tsp vanilla extract

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If you prefer, leave them plain and decorate with buttercream made from; 125g icing sugar, 1 tbsp. milk, 50g butter and a little food colouring of your choice!

How to make: 1. Grease a muffin/cupcake tray or prepare paper cases.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and soft in texture.

3. Break the eggs into the mixture one at a time and add a little flour if it begins to curdle.

4. Add the remaining sieved

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flour and fold in a figure of eight to form a soft dropping consistency. Try not to over mix.

5. Add your cake flavouring – we added ginger and chocolate chips to ours!!

6. Share the mixture out between the cases (only half fill the cases).

7. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190C for 15-20 minutes.

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Home Baking

This Chief Baker and Chief Taster matching apron set is a great for foodie families. Get baking in the kitchen with mum, or cooking on the BBQ with dad in these matching aprons. The aprons come in a choice of black, grey, green, navy, pink, purple, red and turquoise, and are available in sizes: adult, 3-6 years and 7-10 years. The cute aprons are handprinted with love and care by Lovetree Design in their West Midlands studio. £35 | Chief Baker & Chief Taster Matching Apron Set www.lovetreedesign.co.uk

family time

Family is all about sharing experiences together.

So here’s our favourite pieces to do this in style!

Close to you

Your baby will love the feeling of being on your chest and hearing your heartbeat. Made from 100% luxurious natural cotton, this wrap is ultra supportive, yet soft and lightweight. Your baby’s back and hips are ergonomically supported, and is deemed by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as being a hiphealthy product. There are lots of ways to support baby’s head, and is suitable for new-borns and up to 33lbs. £37 | Amawrap Baby Sling annawrap.co.uk

One for the boys

Personalise this super cute father and son, Big Man, Little Man T-shirt set with their initials. It would make a great gift for football loving dads and granddads, and sure to give you lots of family fun photo opportunities. The T-shirts are available in a number of colours and prints, so you can choose the colours that most suit them. £34 | Big Man, Little Man T-shirt Set www.preciouslittleplum.com

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On the wild side

The snuggly fleece leopard print sweater is perfect for mummy and child! It’s an absolute wardrobe staple and perfect for relaxing or playing around the house. The fabrics have been carefully selected to be kind to you and your babies skin. £40 | Mama Flawless Leopard Sweater www.fredandnoah.com

Words of advice

This fabric wall art banner with the wording 'We Are In This Together' couldn’t be more true right now! Handmade in the Essex countryside, the banner is made from unbleached natural Calico, with 100% burnt orange wool frame edging, and measures approx.

97cm x 59cm. It also has brass eyelets so you can hang it up for a daily reminder that ‘We Are In This Together’! £70 | ‘We Are In This Together’ Fabric Wall Art Banner www.cloudsandcurrents.com

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Classic beautifully crafted, handmade dresses, shorts and trousers using high quality cottons created for 3 months to 8 years.

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GAME CHANGERS

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Keep your mind stimulated with a game or two!

This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world! Identify all kinds of insects and mark them off on your card and shout bingo! Bug Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the names and colourings of favourite species like the Honey Bee and more exotic bugs like the Vampire Moth. It’s a fantastic game for all the family and for kids who love the outdoors! £19.95 | Bug Bingo www.ohsocherished.co.uk

Created by artist Aimee Stewart, this beautifully designed tiger’s head puzzle has a detailed pattern and exciting animal-shaped puzzle pieces. Not like your standard puzzle, the irregular edge adds a challenging and interesting dimension to keep any puzzler entertained. This traditional wooden jigsaw is British-made and comes with a drawstring cloth bag and presentation box to keep it safe. £25 | Mesmer-eyes-ing Tiger Puzzle www.wentworthpuzzles.co.uk

This great game is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face! Send in your mug shot to Modo and they will create your own personalised pin the moustache game.

This is a big hit with children (and adults) especially if it is dads face!

The game includes the poster with a choice of six cutout moustaches; all you need is a blob of blu-tack and something to cover the player’s eyes. £14 | Pin The Moustache Game www.modocreative.com

Each 3D puzzle interactive garden comes with four pop-out boards, two seed varieties, soil and a growing container. Not only are they educational, they’ll inspire younger generations to love growing things. The Build & Grow Co uses recycled card to make the sets and packaging, as well as vegetable ink to print it all. The tiny amount of plastic in each set is fully recyclable. Choose from a farm, castle, jungle, windmill and volcano. It’s suitable for children aged 4 and over. £14.99 | 3D Garden Puzzles www.buildandgrowco.com

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CLEANING UP BEAUTY We chat with Karen MacDonald from Blomma Beauty about her cherry-picked collection of sustainable beauty brands TELL OUR READERS A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF ?

Blomma Beauty is an experiential retail concept for natural, organic beauty and wellbeing. What that means is that rather than just selling online or stacking products on a shelf in a traditional way, we try to bring the products and the brands that we stock to life through events and education. Whether that’s through a workshop or a talk, an event or festival, or through our online store or the pop-ups that we host.

My background has always been in buying so I’m a retailer at heart and love finding new ways for customers to access, learn about and shop organic and natural products and brands.

Department stores are only just clocking on to natural beauty now so I was left with only a few options.

The guy in the health food shop down the road didn’t know about beauty and buying online created so many wasted products through trial and error.

I’d read that more organic brands than ever were coming to market but I just couldn’t find them.

Secondly, having seen the demise of the high street during my time as a buyer I wanted to create a concept that would bring the theatre back to the shopping experience. It’s why we team our web store with different events to bring brand stories, the founders and the products to life for people but also to shed some light on the complex world of ‘clean beauty’. My hope is that people come to us for impartial advice on

WHY DID YOU START YOUR ORGANIC ONE-STOP BEAUTY SHOP? There were a couple of factors.

Firstly, I wanted to create a space where people could discover a variety of different beauty brands. When switching to a natural skincare regime, I found it so difficult to find brands that suited my skin and made a lot of mistakes along the way!

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the brands that we stock but also have fun with their beauty regimes and feel inspired.

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE WHICH PRODUCTS TO STOCK? At first, I approached the brands of the products that I used in my own beauty regime and luckily; they believed in the vision and continue to support me. Now I’m lucky that we get approached directly but there’s a strict criteria, which a brand must meet in order to partner with us.

Of course, they’ve got to meet the EU standards (be cruelty free, safety tested and registered with the EU cosmetic platform etc.). The product must also be natural, ideally with a good proportion of organic ingredients and have made considered packaging choices both for the product itself but also how it’s shipped to the customer.

There is no point harvesting considerately from nature for your products and then

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shipping them out in a non ecofriendly way!

But more than that, we check every ingredient in each product. There are still some natural ingredients that we won’t include our range. For example, Phenoxyethanol, which is a natural preservative, but can cause skin irritation so we check for those. We also query any ingredient sourcing, for example, palm oil derived products need to be farmed sustainably. It’s all a balancing act, but there’s a blended criteria we work towards and will collaborate as much as we can with our partners on this.

you finish with the oil that’s super hydrating and you’re done in two simple steps. All my friends have this cleanser now because I won’t stop going on about it!

My regime in general is pretty

for transitioning out of the heavier cream I use in winter but is still very nourishing because I have a dry skin type.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST SELLER AND WHY DO YOU THINK THIS IS? We are selling tonnes of re-usable facecloths at the moment. It’s often the first swap people make when they’re trying to limit waste in their regimes.

We work with a lovely lady called Tina from Ginger Green Co. who hand makes all of her cotton rounds and face cloths from organic cotton. She uses two different textures too so you get a soft side to remove make up and a slightly rougher side to gently exfoliate as you cleanse.

WHAT PRODUCTS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO HELP TO KEEP YOUR SKIN FRESH IN SPRING? Spring for me is all about coming out of hibernation and prepping your skin for summer so there are three elements that I add into my regime.

Firstly, I exfoliate more regularly.

For my face, I like to use Codex’s Bia exfoliator, which is really gentle. For the body, I love Bumi Naturals’ poppy seed exfoliator.

Then I moisturise my legs with a body butter, which helps to hydrate your skin but also starts to give you a nice glow ready for showing them to the world!

I really like the soapNskin rose and sandalwood body butter because it sinks into the skin really quickly and isn’t greasy.

Lastly, I love adding in a facial mist in summer to tone, boost radiance and hydrate on the go.

My favourite is Terre Verdi’s rose mist because it’s 100% organic rose flower water so it’s really simple but effective and smells incredible. When it gets really hot in summer, I keep this by the bed to keep me cool on hot nights.

ARE THERE ANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS YOU REALLY COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT? The brand that inspired me to switch to a natural and organic regime was AD Skin Synergy so I can’t live without their nourishing night treatment and cleansing balm, which is my two-step night regime.

It’s the most effective cleanser because it does everything including removing eye make-up then

ARE THERE ANY NEW PRODUCTS OR SPOILERS ON THE HORIZON? By the time this goes to print, we should have opened our next pop-up store location which I’m very excited about. We’re partnering with SMUK London, an organic hair and beauty studio in Belgravia where we’ll be featuring a selection of brands, as well as a really exciting schedule of in store events. The dream is to find a permanent location for our concept, and this is a step towards that goal as we’ll be in residence for three months until the end of May so I really hope it’s a success.

TELL US 3 FUN FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF! I live in London but I’m not a fan of going on the tube so I cycle absolutely everywhere, rain or shine! I’ve just started taking pottery classes and loving being creative and making dishes for my home, even if they’re a little wobbly! minimalist because I like multitasking products so I can travel with them, save time and use less packaging but I like to switch up my day moisturiser depending on the season. At the moment, I’m using the Cut.Le.Crap serum. It’s oil based but is very light so is good

BLOMMA BEAUTY www.blommabeauty.com

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Go plastic-free and clean up!

Here are four online swaps to make your life a much greener cleaner place!

At these unprecedented times, it might be hard to find plastic-free items for the home and you. Here are some places to go online and buy the essentials that don’t break the bank!

LOVELY LAUNDRY No. 2 Signature Eco Wash is a laundry detergent containing mineral ingredients to clean, refresh and revive your garments. It will prolong the life of your clothes while caring for the planet at the same time. Designed and sourced sustainably with longevity in mind and to help to reduce fashion pollution, reduce plastic waste and exposure to toxins and chemicals.

It is available as part of the company’s regular subscription programme and you can also send the bottle back so it can be reused. £11.50 | www.clothes-doctor.com

DOING THE DISHES The dishwasher powder from Fill cleans and degreases with its new and improved formula. It’s eco-friendly, biodegradable, dye-free and not tested on animals. Made in Northamptonshire, it is delivered free of plastic, and comes in unscented and cucumber scent to make your dishes sparkle! £7.68, 500g glass jar | www.fillrefill.co

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Home CLEAN HANDS This hand sanitising gel is in line with recommendations from the World Health Organisation. Known for its powerful properties to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi the high alcohol content benefits from the addition of aloe vera, which soothes the skin. While the essential oils of rosemary, lavender and tea tree provide an extra boost due to their antimicrobial and antiseptic properties.

Hands are left feeling refreshed with a subtle scent but without any sticky residue. It comes in 0ml or 60ml recycled glass jars and aluminium lids. This zero waste gel is also vegan-friendly and cruelty-free without compromising on performance. Each jar comes with a wooden spatula to apply. ÂŁ4.50 for 60ml | www.myflawless.co.uk

SPRING SCRUB The Iron & Velvet soluble cleaning sachets mean you never need buy plastic bottles again! Made using plant-derived, sustainably sourced ingredients, the sachets are tough on grease and germs and contain a powerful anti-bacterial agent, while still being kind on the environment. Toxin-free and incredibly fragrant, they are easy to use, and the sachets just dissolve in water. Stickers are also included to add to your glass bottles so you know what is what! ÂŁ10.99 | www.ecovibe.co.uk

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Shrieking Violet started in a field at Glastonbury festival. After spotting a lone daisy shining out of the green pastures, the spark was born to capture these create beautiful jewellery pieces. This pearshaped flower pendant comes from the Purple Haze collections, and features forget-me-not and purple verbena flowers.

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How sweet is this little reversible dress? On one side, it features a lovely pattern of flowers, gardening tools and spotty wellies from Makower Studio, whilst the other features a fun red polka dot. Pop it over a long sleeve top on colder days or let them wear it alone. £29 | Reversible Elise Dress www.roundaboutchildrenswear.co.uk

BUDDI NG BEA DED DESI GNS Holly Parr creates beautiful French Beaded flowers by stringing 2mm glass beads onto fine wire handcrafting pieces you can treasure forever. The design she recently entered into the Castlegate House Gallery competition.

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Visit her Etsy shop to find more of her designs, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Beadedbloomsshop

Bring the outside in with flowers that will live forever!

S I T T I N G P R E T TY Create a connected space and sit out in your garden in the Floral Madness deckchair, which features this gorgeous watercolour florals painted by Jan Morley.

It’s great for relaxing in the garden but can easily be folded flat for storing. £120 | floral deckchair www.perkinsandmorley.com

STO P & SMEL L THE R O SES Bring the outside in with these soy wax aroma pendants. They’re highly scented with a choice of fragrances, and can be hung in a room, closet or wardrobe. Hand-decorated with natural dried petals and flowers, they are packaged in a beautiful hemp bag, and make lovely gifts for family and friends to say you are thinking of them! £4.50 | www.sara-janecandles.co.uk

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Say hello to these Belgian milk chocolate shell halves.

They’re filled with white chocolate truffle, then capped with a layer of milk chocolate and green sugar sprinkles, and have a fun milk and white chocolate bunny who is merrily digging deep for his sugar carrots! How yummy! £5.99 | Digging Bunny Easter Egg www.gourmetchocolatepizza.co.uk

Keep the kids entertained with this lovely Easter Shortbread biscuit mix. It’s perfect for baking for the family over Easter or for fun over the stay at home period. All Katie Bakes mixes contain the highest quality ingredients including British flour and no artificial colours or flavourings. Just add melted butter or a dairy free alternative for vegans. The mix has full baking instructions so it’s perfect for any level of baker. £4 | Easter Shortbread Biscuit Mix (180gm) www.katie-bakes.co.uk

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Delivered to your door, these treats will keep your little and loved ones entertained and delighted over Easter

This scrumptious selection includes a helping of Betty’s delicious Yorkshire fruitcake, peppermint tisane, milk chocolate eggs, Easter butter biscuit egg, as well as chocolate speckled rabbits.

Presented in a lovely wicker basket, and also suitable for vegetarians. £50 | A Taste of Easter Hamper www.bettys.co.uk

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These lovely bunny rabbit bags will bring fun to any Easter egg hunt and children will love them! They’re perfect as a gift bag that you can fill with Easters eggs and other treats.

They don't have to be just for Easter as they make great party and shopping bags.

Designed and printed in the company’s studio in Somerset. £7 | Bunny Rabbit Bags www.sparksanddaughters.com

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This T-shirt is great for kids that like to be creative. Using the simple outline, you can transform the blank bunny into a design of your own.

It’s not just for Easter as the kit elements can be used over and over again to make cards, letters and pictures. The stencils are made from oiled recycled card that can be wiped clean. Each creative kit contains two assorted stencils, a T-shirt, brush and a set of three special non-toxic inks including neon, metallic and bright colours. £25 | Bunny Creative Kit www.littlemashers.com

These stickers are sure to put a smile on your children’s faces!. Turn cups and bottles into cute chicks and bunnies. The stickers come in a pack of 12 and you'll receive six chicks and six bunnies. They're easy to apply and remove, and can be used on any smooth surface. Made from high quality matt vinyl and made in Buckinghamshire. £5 | Chick & Bunny Sticker Set www.nutmegwallartstickers.co.uk

You're never too old to receive a visit from the Easter Bunny, especially when he's made from chocolate!

This delicious chocolate Easter gift is perfect for kids (and big kids of course)! This cute personalised mug comes presented in a matching Happy Easter gift box with personalised with a name of your choice.

The Easter bunny is made from solid chocolate and comes set in a white chocolate base sprinkled with Chocolate mini eggs. The package is perfect for sending through the mail as is solid enough that it won’t break in transit! £10 | Easter Bunny Mug (add a chocolate bunny for £8) www.quirkygiftlibrary.co.uk

Perfect for three to ten year old children, this crafty tin contains all that’s needed for them to make their own decoration including mini paints, a brush and ribbon for hanging the egg decoration.

While the children have to stay home checkout the other crafts on offer which have been carefully designed to spark learning, play in a fun and imaginative way. All Cotton Twist products are lovingly made by hand. £7.95 | Personalised Easter Decoration Gift Tin www.cottontwist.co.uk

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wall-to-wall style 6 ways to brighten up and add interest to your four walls!

BOTANICAL BEAUTIES All Fiona Howard designs begin with a drawing. “I collect vintage botanical and cookery books and I’m constantly jotting down ideas. My designs begin as a pencil sketch, and then translated to a larger piece of paper where I begin to work the elements into a repeating pattern,” she says.

Here are just two of our favourite designs. Henley/Grass which is reminiscent of freshly mown grass, summer blooms and greenhouses, and will bring the garden inside. And Wild pods/saffron which is based on an intricately cut lino-print – this beautiful climbing fruit is a hot favourite, bringing a sunny atmosphere to any room.

Prices start £69 per roll | www.fionahoward.com

BRING THE OUTSIDE WORLD IN Lancashire based business Wall-sauce make made-to-measure wallpaper murals catered for home and business.

From relaxing forests and breath-taking city skylines, there’s a stunning view for everyone!

The murals are great for all rooms! Choose a landscape wallpaper to bring a breath of fresh air to your space or a nature style to bring the outdoors in! All wallpapers are printed in the UK on FSC papers with environmentally friendly inks, and for every roll of wallpaper sold a tree is planted in conjunction with 'One Tree Planted' organisation.

Prices start from £29 a square metre | www.wallsauce.com

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BORDER PRINTS Little Greene collections use specialist-printing methods on the finest grade papers to give its wallpapers luxury textures, rich colour, elegant appearance and durability.

We particularly love the Achillea Aurora design from the National Trust collection. Originally just a small border design, a fragment of which is kept at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk – this pattern has been completely transformed in scale. Depicting silhouetted stems, flowerheads of yarrow, and marsh sow thistle; the style is distinctly Art Nouveau. Besides the shift in size, the stunning colour treatment of Achillea’s five modern colourways making it suitable as a backdrop or focal point for modern rooms. £209 Achillea Aurora Wallpaper | www.littlegreene.com

GIDDY ON GEOMETRIC This beautiful deco wallpaper is from the Hemingway Design collection. The stunning Graham and Brown design utilises bold pattern and colour combined with simple lines. The subtle green colour and the intricate diamond pattern have a very ’30s style, which is ideal for those who want an authentic vintage feel. All of the wallpaper are sourced in a sustainable manner and made in England. £25 per roll, Deco Diamond Green, Superfresco Easy | www.grahambrown.com

AN ENGLISHMEN’S HOME IS HIS CASTLE The English Panelling Company is one of the leading specialist in MDF wall panelling, which is made in the British Isles. They make five different styles and you can choose from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Regency and Jacobean – this panelling is great value and simple, clean and fast to fit. Wall panelling or cladding is seeing a huge resurgence, and evokes a feeling of the classic English home but the trouble is that it’s associated with being very expensive but in fact you can do this Jacobean wall for £150!

Wall panelling | www.theenglishpanellingcompany.co.uk

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An all natural, hand crafted range of beard grooming products, made with only wholesome and nourishing ingredients

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Well groomed Made only with wholesome, nourishing ingredients; the Hawkhurst beard conditioning gift set is a much-needed capsule of goodies to look after beards. It contains a 40ml ‘Creampot Tom's beard balm’ and a 10ml ‘Old Joll's beard oil.’

The gift set comes in six lovely fragrances to make beards smell just as good as it looks!

Hawkhurst Beard Conditioning Gift Set £22 | www.thebrightonbeardcompany.co.uk

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Soft lips Bee Good’s award-winning natural lip balms are made from soothing, nourishing and hydrating British beeswax, Crambe, Echium and Borage oils. Boosted with British wildflower honey and natural Vitamin E, they protect, soothe and replenish chapped or dry lips. The trio gift box includes vanilla & honey, raspberry & white chocolate and lime blossom & honey. One for your handbag, one for your bathroom and one for makeup bag - what great value!

Lip Balm Trio Gift Box £12 | www.beegood.co.uk

The Aqua Natural Starter Kit gives you everything you need to stay hair-free from the comfort of your own home. Prepare the skin with the Pure Fine Talc to remove any moisture and allow the sugar paste to stick to the hair better. Apply the Strip-Sugaring, and finish with the Soothing Mist designed with calming agents and wonderful smelling essential oils.

The trio is easy to use and incredibly effect and is free from any nasty chemical based pre and post oils.

Aqua Natural Starter Kit £12 | www.aquanatural.co.uk

Moisturised hands Are you washing your hands a lot at the moment? This blissful aromatherapy hand balm treatment is blended from juniper, grapefruit, geranium and patchouli, and will relieve dry, tired hands and soothe your mind at the same time. Made with 90% organic ingredients, it will help with dehydration, give you stronger nails, younger looking hands and a built in mood boost.

Hand Balm £18 | www.therosetree.co.uk

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KNITWEAR IS NOT JUST FOR DEEPEST WINTER – WE’VE FOUND A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE DESIGNS FOR SPRING!

lovely layers Shades of yellow are a real showstopper this season! This stunning mustard blanket cardigan is knitted using pure 100% Britishspun lambs wool.

Made in the Gabrielle Vary Studio in Sussex on trusted knitting machines, these oversized blanket cardigans are the perfect addition to any outfit. They’re ideal for throwing on to sit in the garden, a lazy summer evening barbecue or layered up it for an early morning walk.

This cardigan is knitted with a contrasting geometric boarder in dark blue and cream to create a striking contrast. The collection is available in one size that fits all (approx.. 8-22 UK) and comes in other lots of other lovely colours too. £210 | Mustard Geometric Blanket Cardigan www.gabriellevary.co.uk

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slogan style The inspiration behind this Ultra Violet slogan knit jumper comes from the legendary French artist, author and Andy Warhols muse Isabelle Collin Dufresne, who took the stage name Ultra Violet after the colour of her hair!

The classic slim fit knit means you tuck it or leave out to create two different looks. This teal blue/green crew neck is made from 100% extra fine merino wool, and definitely has a ’60s feel with contrasting a splash of red trimming on the cuff. £45 | Merino Wool Slogan Jumper www.fanclubclothing.com

soft to the touch Handcrafted in Scotland from extrafine Loro Piana merino wool, the Flora rib tee in the classic Ecru colour is definitely a wear-with-everthing piece. Super lightweight, it has a finer micron count than cashmere, making it incredibly soft and light to the touch but with the warmth and wear of the finest wool. This slim-fit silhouette with classic crewneck and comes in sizes xs-l. £195 | Flora Extrafine Merino Ribbed T-shirt www.and-daughter.com

tanked up This 100% cashmere sleeveless V-neck jumper is perfect for the man who is rarely seen out of a shirt!

Ever the ideal coupling, this classic vest/tank top will go over the top of any shirt for extra warmth and style. Made from three-ply Scottish cashmere, it must be hand washed only, to keep it as good as new!. £149 | Ivy sleeveless V-neck cashmere jumper www.brora.co.uk

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Letters to loved ones

Stay in touch with loved ones and start writing letters again with this beautifully illustrated set containing 12 sheets of lined, writing paper, six orange envelopes and a set of small, illustrated stickers.

The A5 writing paper is printed with a stylish illustration of peacocks and colourful branches, and comes with A6 sized envelopes. It comes packaged in a printed card envelope folder, and all paper and packaging is made from fully recycled materials.

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£10 | Wonder Charm Peacock Letter Writing Set www.prism-of-starlings.myshopify.com

Want to let someone know 12 reasons why you love them?

This brightly coloured pencil set is a perfect way to let them know!

Each of the red pencils are hand customised and presented in a luxury red box.

Made from quality HB lead with seasoned wood that’s bonded to the lead, giving you a fine, sharp point every time you sharpen. Not only can you personalise the lid of the box with a message, but you can personalise all 12 pencils so they make a great gift for a stationery obsessed loved ones!

Stationery with sentiment

£16.95 | 12 Reasons I Love You Pencils www.theletteroom.com

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Writing is the perfect pastime, and really does still matter in this digital age! It’s a great way to communicate with others and is a lovely personal touch.

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Organise your workspace and never search for that stray pen again with this practical and attractive pen pot. It has a functional hexagonal shape and features Cream of Cornwall’s popular mackerel design. Made from recycled wood and board, it’s a timeless classic reminiscent of salty seas and the nautical heritage of Cornwall. £8.50 | www.creamcornwall.co.uk

Sharpen those pencils, grab a clean sheet of paper and get ready to celebrate National Stationery Week, which begin on 20th April and runs until 26th April.

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Be positive

Pencil cases are the ideal item to make your own with your choice of positive message or inspirational quote. The stylish pencil case is practical for keeping your pens and pencils tidy, and is a lovely way to show your appreciation.

The simple and creative design appeals to children and adults, so it makes a fun gift for a birthday, thank you, good luck, or just because you can!

Ever fancied writing a story or keeping a journal?

Then now’s maybe the time to do it! Keep on the straight and narrow, with the lined paper in these hardback A5 notebooks. It has a lovely soft touch cover with a handy internal document pocket, and also has a pen that’s secured with a pen loop and elasticated band closure. There are lots of colourful designs to choose from including Flossy flamingo and Stella Sloth shown here. £19.99 | Notebooks www.emily-smith.uk

£9.40 | Personalised Pencil Case www.soclose.co.uk

Love from afar

When Papier started in 2015 in London with personalised greeting cards and stationery, the aim was always to inspire people to connect with each other in more meaningful ways, and more often!

Behold, its beautiful cards! This company collaborates with artists and illustrators like Elsa Rose Frere to bring you and your loved ones some of the best greeting cards. Quality is key, so the cards are printed on matte Mohawk paper that looks and feels extra luxurious.

Make someone feel special with pretty illustrations that they’ll love forever!

Prices start from £3.35 | Until We Hug Again card www.papier.com

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