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A CUR ATED LOOK AT E V E RY T H I NG BRI T IS H W W W. B E A U T I F U L LY B R I T I S H M A G . C O . U K
ISSUE 6 - OCTOBER 2020
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FROM THE EDITORS... We can’t quite believe that this is issue 6 of the magazine. With everything that’s going on at the moment there’s definitely a growing demand to buy British, but readers are telling us that they really don’t know where to find them! This issue is again jam-packed with British companies. If you are updating your home like many of us are since we ‘re spending more time in them – read about some skilled craftsmen that are making furniture (page 38). For those awaiting the arrival of tiny feet, we get your baby off to a Great British start with items that you can trust (page 35). Have you noticed the sudden change in climate, winter is on its way so why not treat your skin to some extra pampering during these colder months (page 30). And for those of you that want to get a head start - a look through our Christmas Guide (page 17) is a must! Stay safe, be kind and the best of British!
Julie and Em
Thanks to Teddy Edward for our lovely front cover pic, which features the Olivia Velvet Quilted Coat.
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Walking the Dog Cards How wonderful are the new ‘Walking the Dog’ cards from Slumbering Hound. Created during lockdown, each design is hand drawn using pastels and pencils and feature six different dog breeds - Schnauzer, Whippet, Dachshund, Spaniel, Cockerpoo and Jack Russell. Printed on quality 12.5cm x 17.5cm recyclable card with envelopes, these cards are perfect for any occasion. You can also order a pack of all six and get the sixth free. The inside of the card is left blank for your own message. Inside, the card is left blank for your own message. You can also order a pack of all six and get the sixth free. There will be further illustrations and different dog breeds added to the range soon. There’s now a wonderful Christmas design too! £3 each | Walking the Dog cards www.slumberinghound.com
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Contents REGULARS
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13 We heart FACE MASKS It’s compulsory to wear facemasks when out and about so why not make it a stylish affair
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23 Events Enjoy British culture with 360 tours without leaving the comfort of your own sofa 32 Editor’s Picks Exciting British products that we love and think you will too FOOD & DRINK You had me at chocolate! Chocolate is the perfect gift whatever the occasion
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34 Pumpkin Pie A recipe to use up the flesh of this seasonal vegetable this Halloween LIFESTYLE The Great British Christmas 17 Gift Guide Get your festivities off to a great start with gifts for everyone made on our British shores! Why buy British? 28 More reasons to buy British than ever before
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HOME In the nursery Get your baby off to a Great British start
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38 Made to last! Create a home with statement furniture that’s designed to last HEALTH & BEAUTY
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Moo-rish locks 14 We chat with mother and daughter team behind the luxury hair care brand Moo Hair
29 Everyone needs nature We talk to the National Trust about its toiletry collection and how it’s helping to ensure future generations can enjoy nature forever! Beauty is skin deep! 30 How to look after yourself during the winter months
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Fair fashion 10 Choosing sustainable clothing is just one way that you can do your bit for the planet!
CELEBRATING HANDMADE Hand-crafted! 4 Instagram accounts that you need to follow if you love handmade
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Things we thought you might like to know… A SECOND COLLECTION FOR CARA & THE SKY Designed in London and made in the UK, independent British knitwear brand, Cara & The Sky has just launched its second capsule knitwear collection consisting of 13 colourful pieces influenced by the whimsical and urban. The brand has created the unexpected through mixing stitches and clashing colour, twists and stripes, as seen in our hero piece. “One of the new knits from the collection includes the Bella Jumper shown here. It has been an incredible journey, and after a rollercoaster couple of months I’m absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of our second knitwear collection. I’m obsessed with colour and draw huge influence from nature, so my second collection consists of knitted jumpers, cardigans, dresses and knitted accessories,“ says the brand. For more information on the collection visit www.caraandthesky.com
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Marleybones has just launched a sustainable and highly nutritious dog food subscription that has nothing to hide. Their meals are made entirely from human-grade ingredients grown or raised on sustainable and ethical farms such as Packington Farm and contains single-sourced protein, fresh vegetables and a bundle of superfoods such as quinoa and chia that are also grown in British soil. The two founders, Josephine Bager and Mikala Skov, are on a mission to restore consumer confidence in the integrity of dog food and challenge an industry dominated by vague ingredients lists and unverified claims! Every step of the product’s journey is available to customers by scanning a QR-code on Marleybones’ meals, leaving no doubt of what the meal contains, where it comes from, who was involved and how the supply chain impacts the surrounding environment. Josephine Bager, co-founder of Marleybones said: “We’re aiming to improve more than our dogs’ lives but also the lives of farming animals and unnecessary waste. Using real ingredients from conscious farms in the UK helps protect our vulnerable earth and all it has to offer.” Mikala Skov, co-founder of Marleybones, adds: “When we started, we knew we had to take a different approach to the existing pet food industry. The regulatory standards currently allow by-products that have no nutritional benefits to speak of, in processed dog foods. Coupled with an overwhelming number of claims of content and quality, it becomes impossible to understand what we are actually feeding our dogs.” The meals are tailored to each dog based on the daily calories needed for the breed, weight, gender and activity level, and delivered directly to subscribers’ doorstep across the UK – every four weeks. Subscriptions are available with price starting at £1.60 per day. Visit www.marleybones.com to learn more.
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ALL HALLOWS EVE This Halloween, take your decoration to the next level with a spooktacular, removable wall mural from Wallsauce. From pumpkins and black cats to creepy graveyards and misty forests - choose from a wide range of paranormal imagery to suit your Halloween theme. The peel-and-stick murals don’t leave any mess or damage behind on a correctly prepared wall so you can create a temporary, chilling atmosphere and also recycle after! To view the complete collection of peel-and-stick murals, visit www.wallsauce.com
NEW MEADOW WEBSITE Meadow Botanical Skincare has a shiny new website! There’s lots of new information to read about the waterless ingredients they use, why they use them, the packaging and the full story about why Wendy and Kelly started Meadow. All Meadow skincare is vegan and cruelty-free and blended with fresh plant-based ingredients. They’re also just brought out a super-size range that features your favourite items in a 200ml size. To take a look, visit www.meadowskincare.co.uk
COCKTAIL IN A CAN Conker Spirit Distillery has taken its Dorset Dry Gin and blended it with Hill Farm Apple and Elderflower juice, and finished off with just the right amount of bubbles to create the Gin & Juice cocktail cans. There are no added sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. So now you can enjoy Conker cocktails wherever you are and have a fuss free Christmas! To take a closer look, visit www.conkerspirit.co.uk
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Choosing sustainable clothing is just one way that you can do your bit for the planet!
FUN & FUNCTIONAL SWEATER Why not brighten up your wardrobe this season with a little colour blocking. This base-layer top is stylish, versatile and functional, and a great top for keeping you warm. It’s seam-free so there’s no chaffing, and is made with 100% super-fine knit merino wool. It’s the ideal piece for layering under a jacket to nip to the cafe for cake and coffee or for wearing to the office! We love the extra-long sleeves and thumbholes for that extra warmth. £75 | Block Merino Base Layer Top www.foxologyclothing.com
COLD MORNING COAT Do you struggle to get out of bed on colder mornings? If the answer is yes, then why not wrap yourself up in the Olivia coat. It’s like you’ve never left the duvet! Designed to combat the elements – it has a feminine silhouette. Created from sumptuously soft British velvet and thermal quilting, this coat will keep you toasty warm! It has a detachable hood, zip fastening, deep pockets, and finished off with the Teddy Edward logo in luxury high-build embroidery. It will be a stylish and practical addition to your wardrobe. £250 | Olivia Velvet Quilted Coat www.teddy-edward.com
SKIN DEEP A must-have handcrafted bralette set, made from Econyl. This sustainable yarn is constructed from 100% regenerated nylon made from ocean waste including fishnets and industrial plastic waste. It’s exactly the same quality as virgin nylon but can be recycled, recreated and remoulded again and again. It’s double-lined so the fabric gives extra coverage, and is soft on the skin. It’s all about comfort with adjustable back clasps, straps and longer length elastic for support. The set is ideal everyday all-rounder – from lounging on the sofa to yoga as the stretch fit allows for easy movement. Available in 9 beautiful colours. £45 | Upcycled Bralette Set www.airbrushedintimates.co.uk
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CIRCULAR CLOTHING Wear how you feel with this unisex slogan T-shirt. It’s made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and has a slightly loose fit. It is also circular, which means it can simply be sent back to the factory once you no longer want or need it to recycle it. £36 | Love Fair Fashion T-shirt www.sabinna.com
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MADE TO MEASURE Distinctively Me pieces are made to measure to give women a capsule collection of perfectly fitting clothes at affordable prices. Choose your ideal fit and fabric to suit your style. Designed and made in London. Distinctively Me www.distinctivelyme.com
THE PERFECT LEGGING Leggings are a staple in every woman’s wardrobe so why not swap out those pairs that don’t last with the Perfect Black Leggings! These well cut leggings are made from the best quality cotton fabric and are dense in colour, and designed to fit everyone. All Venus Cow clothing is made in England from 92% quality cotton, soft to the touch, with 8% elastane, which is the key ingredient to stop any wobble and leave you feeling firm. They are really comfortable, and machine washable. £30 | Perfect Black Legging www.venuscow.com
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Luxury hand stitched leather goods for those moving away from fast fashion fixes to more sustainable solutions. www.lgleatherworks.com
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MY MASK Based in rural Nottingham, this company has created a face covering that you’ll definitely recognise as yours! Each one is made with a unique geometric pattern made from your initials. They’re made from Jacquard twill and double knit thickness, and come in lots of cool colours.
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FI TTED SHA PI NG We really love these face coverings made with Harris Tweed. They have three layers of a fused soft non-woven lining, and are lightweight and steam ironable. Designed with side tabs for handling and soft elastic ear loops for comfort. £12 | Harris Tweed Face Covering www.amybritton.co.uk
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WEA R I NG I S CA R I NG These super soft-moulded face masks are designed to sit away from the face and come in an array of bright colours with a built in washable filter that helps towards protecting people from droplets. £1 from every mask sold goes to the NHS Charities Together program, which help the NHS staff and volunteers care for people with COVID-19. £11.99 | Reusable Three Layered Super Soft Curved Mask www.cushmasks.com
It’s now compulsory to wear facemasks when out and about so why not make it a stylish affair! These re-usable masks are designed to cover your nose and mouth and will provide peace of mind to others in public places. They’re all machine washable and easy to breathe through and wont’ fog up your glasses.
F UN FA BR I CS Packed in threes – these face coverings have an elastic cord to secure in place. Suitable for children and adults, they resemble the loose-fitting surgical masks but don’t meet the N95 standards. From £12 | Pack of 3 face coverings www.lolastarr.co.uk
TIP: Always wash a new facemask before wearing. When applying or removing a face covering, it’s important that you wash your hands first and avoid touching your face or the inside of the mask. After each use, you must wash the face covering! beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
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We chat with mother and daughter team behind the luxury hair care brand Moo Hair TELL US A BIT ABOUT MOO HAIR AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BRAND? Moo Hair is a family run business based in Scotland. It was founded in 2019 by mother and daughter duo Suzie and Olivia. As the business has grown over the last 12 months, the rest of the family (Scott and Alistair) have now become involved! We spent two years developing the brand and have created luxury highend hair and body products that are kind to the skin and the environment and the planet. WHO ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SUITABLE FOR? Our products are suitable for anyone. The products (apart from hairspray) are more than 95% derived from natural sources so are very gentle. They are suitable for all hair types with different products in our range suitable for different hair needs. Our body products are suitable for anyone and again are very gentle. All of our products are vegan too.
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TELL US ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS IN YOUR PRODUCTS? Our Marula Oil is Fairtrade, and sourced from a women’s cooperative in Namibia, which provides economic opportunities to many African women who share the rewards that the oil generates. The 100% Pure Marula Oil is virgin, wild harvested, hand-selected and cold-pressed with no added chemicals. It is sulphate, paraben, phthalate and synthetic-fragrance free. Filtered on location in Africa, Marula Oil empowers entire communities for whom the Fairtrade harvesting of the Marula nut is a vital economic lifeline. Fairness and preserving natural resources is what Moo strongly believes in and we’re proud to be using this Fairtrade wonder oil. We have a lovely video on the website that shows exactly where the oil
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comes from. The Icelandic moss that we use is responsibly harvested between May to October. The moss is firstly cleansed of any impurities, before being sun-dried or air-dried for later use. Thanks to its location, Icelandic moss is one of the purest algae on the planet. It grows in clean air only,
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and will not survive close to cities. It thrives so well in Iceland, as one of the least polluted countries in the world. Our ingredients are sustainable and sourced from renewable sources. There are no parabens or sulphates in our products. We don’t use any harsh chemicals; SLS, synthetic detergents and all are free from artificial colourings. All products are over 96% biodegradable. WHAT IS MOO HAIR DOING TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND BECOME SUSTAINABLE? Moo is doing several things to protect the environment and become even more sustainable. We don’t use any aerosols for our products, as they are harmful to the environment. All of our products come in a spritz. Most of our products come in glass bottles or jars, which are fully recyclable. We are also trying to move away from single use plastic. The shampoos come with aluminium lids or plastic pump, and we encourage people to keep and re-use the pump. There is no plastic in our packaging and all items are posted in fully recyclable cardboard and kraft paper padding. The labels are printed on recycled paper with vegetable ink. We do not test on animals, and we do not sell to any countries that test on animals either.
We are involved in the amazing One Tree Planted organisation, and we plant a tree for every order. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD TRY? Our Miracle Shampoo, Miracle Conditioner and Miracle Mask are
our top three selling products. They just leave your hair feeling so shiny and soft. YOU ALSO PRODUCE A RANGE OF BODY PRODUCTS TOO – TELL US ABOUT THOSE? The Moo Body range launched just a few weeks ago, as there was such a demand for a bigger range
of products. They have the same sustainable values as our hair range and are of course, palm oil free, cruelty free and vegan. They also have the same signature scent as the hair range that smells amazing! DO YOU HAVE ANY EXCITING NEWS YOU CAN SHARE WITH US? We began as a hair care company and found that our customers loved the products, particularly the fact that we used natural ingredients. They also loved the fragrance and started asking if we could do some hand and body products. We launched Moo Body a few months ago, and we plan to expand into natural skincare with moo face next year. We felt that it was no longer suitable to have all these brands under Moo Hair so we’re excited to re-brand as Moo & Yoo. We’re also launching our Christmas gift boxes and gift tubes very soon as well as two new products. The new products are the Miracle Hand Lotion and the Miracle Hand Wash, so watch this space!
MOO HAIR www.moohair.com
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The British Craft House makes gift shopping for Christmas so easy this year! From the comfort of your own home, you can browse this beautiful, award-winning website, with its fabulous creative businesses. Discover and find luxury gift ideas that have been thoughtfully handcrafted across the British Isles by a talented team of handpicked creatives. From frivolous trinkets to heirloom
masterpieces, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone, knowing that has been made to treasure. With a distinctively British feel you can be confident in knowing that each purchase is supporting a small independent artisan. Stunning jewellery, personalised artwork, bespoke crafts to cherish forever and be a talking point when you have your friends over. You can send
love directly to your friends and family in lieu of seeing them this year, like sending a hug, gift-wrapped in a box. In this strange year, it’s more important than ever to shop local, shop independent and ensure that these amazing small businesses thrive, grow and are still there when we finally emerge from the other side.
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The British Craft House was launched on November 1st last year by entrepreneur Susan Bonnar who saw the need for a website showcasing British artisans that also offers support and guidance to their sellers. Growing rapidly, it’s now home to almost 500 independent creative businesses and has won multiple awards this year for design and innovation.
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SLEEP LIKE A SUPERSTAR! £38 | Sleep Superstars Gift Set www.kissthemoon.com These three nighttime beauties have been collected up into this glamorous copper, ecofriendly, washable paper bag. The set includes hand cream, soap, bath oil and a cotton washcloth.
LAMBSWOOL LUXURY £65 | Narrow Stripe Lambswool Scarf www.foxologyclothing.com There’s nothing more luxurious than a handmade scarf. This one is knitted using soft 100% Geelong lambswool and it’s super long too!
CHARMING JEWELLERY £44| Elephant Bracelet www.purplepixie.co.uk Handmade jewellery is such a special treat. This bracelet has been made using sterling silver and curved tube beads. We love the sweet elephant charm.
MADE UP £15 | Tulip Dance Cosmetic Bag www.lynnforderdesigns.co.uk The Tulip Dance range of cosmetic purses are both pretty and perfect for carrying your make-up on the go.
HAIR HEROES £52.99 | Hair Heroes Gift Set www.moohair.com If you love Moo Hair products then this gift set will be definitely be on your Christmas list. It features their best-selling Miracle Mask and Milk.
STYLISH TOKEN £100+ | Distinctively Me www.distinctivelyme.com Do you need a gift for the woman who has everything or who spends hours shopping for the perfect outfit and yet comes home disappointed? Then a Gift Certificate from Distinctively Me might be the present that brings a smile to her face.
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FULL OF BEANS! £28 | iPad, Tablet and eReader Beanbag Stand www.armadillosun.com This handy beanbag allows you to adjust your device to the perfect angle, wherever you maybe. This is an ideal gift and a must-have accessory for anyone who can’t be parted from their device!
HOLD THE PHONE! Prices start from £40 | MultiSpot Lime Phone Case www.hettie.co.uk Hettie makes luxury fabric phone cases for both Android and iPhone. Choose from a range of designs from polka dot to British tweed.
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WATCH OUT! £215 | Number Cruncher mrjoneswatches.com This playful watch by designer Onorio D’Epiro is a fun and colourful watch to encourage you to have fun with your time.
STATEMENT STAPLE £80 | Edward, Men’s Long Sleeve T-Shirt www.teddy-edward.com Update his wardrobe with this modern classic long-sleeved T-shirt. It will become his go-to tee for causal Friday at work, adventure-packed Saturdays or Sunday lunch in the pub.
LEATHER LUX £130 | Forton Belt www.touchoftweed.com This exclusively designed, luxurious belt is made from British, oak tanned leather and British tweed teamed with a solid brass buckle. The herringbone tweed, rear inlay panel and front circle inlay add elegance to this stylish belt.
GIFTS FOR... GORGEOUS STUFF FOR DOGS £45 | Snuggle Sacks www.slumberinghound.com Dogs of all sizes will love the gorgeously cosy and soft Snuggle Sacks. It will keep your hound toasty warm as it’s made from super-soft velour fleece and lined with cosy fleece and ideal for dogs who like to burrow and snuggle.
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BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE From £139 | Orthopaedic Dog Bed www.berkeleydogbeds.co.uk Made by Berkeley, these dog beds are made just like the very best quality beds for humans using a mix of traditional mattress making techniques, deep natural chemicalfree fillings and modern pocket spring technology.
C H R I S T M A S E V E T R E AT S . . . f o r t h e k i d s SMOOTH CRIMINALS £15 | Breton stripe pyjamas www.twinkledust.co.uk These lovely red Breton stripe pyjamas make the perfect for your little gangster to wait for santa! Super soft and made from 100% organic cotton.
HAPPY TEE £27.50 | The BIG bow little tee www.lolastarr.co.uk Lola Starr has collaborated with the talented LP Graphic on a range of beautiful and fun 95% organic cotton T-shirts. The tee comes with cute detachable bows so you can mix ‘n match colours.
HAND-KNITTED £30 | Parchment Log Baby Set www.roundaboutchildrenswear.co.uk This best selling hand-knitted baby matinee outfit includes a cute cardigan with wooden toggles complete with matching hat and little ‘hugs’ toy, and pull-on boots. This colour way is a great neutral combination for any new baby, boy or girl.
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BE MORE MARY POPPINS £145 | Amsterdam Ivory Umbrella www.mrstanford.com Leave the house prepared for a rainy day with this beautiful ivory canopy umbrella with a natural bark chestnut handle.
HANG UP THE BUNTING £25|Bunting from HomemadeByN www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ HomemadeByN We love this sparkly teal and glitter macramé rainbow bunting with tassels. Hang it in any room to give it a cosy handmade feel.
LOVE TO WRITE £80 | Handmade Journal www.lgleatherworks.com These beautiful leather journals fasten with a simple brass stud and are available in a range of stunning colours. One of these stylish hand-stitched journals would make a great gift for anyone who loves to make written notes.
URBAN CHIC £39 | Tealight Trio www.concreteandwax.com These hand-poured concrete tea-light holders are designed to independently burn any standard tea-lights or alternatively you can stack on top of each other to burn a tea light or a slim candle.
WAX MELT FAVOURS! £9 | The Stop and Smell Sample Box www.sara-janecandles.co.uk The sample box includes eight of the best selling fragrances in these cute rose-shaped wax melts. You can three roses per fragrance so a total of 24! It’s a perfect opportunity to try new scents and also would make great little stocking fillers for friends and family.
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Enjoy British culture with 360 tours without leaving the comfort of your own couch!
HANKERING FOR HISTORY
British Museum To learn more about what’s inside – click here
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Home of The Brontë Sisters To look around the Parsonage where they lived – click here
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Harry Potter Set To take a walk down Diagon Alley – click here
ANIMAL LOVERS
London Zoo To get up close with some of the animals – click here
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House of Dorchester has put toge ther a luxury British selection as selected by its custom ers. This selection box includes strawberries and cream truffle, roast nut praline, violet cream, salted fudge caramel , raspberry caramel and stem ginger. The box contains both milk and dark chocolate – what will be your favourite? £10.99 | British Chocolate Sele ction www.houseofdorchester.com
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Even adults will love the classic tales with this adorable Peter Rabbit chocolate selection. Filled with scrumptious milk and dark chocolates and presented in a beautifully illustrated gift box. Try not to nibble them all at once! £24 | Peter Rabbit Gift Box www.charbonnel.co.uk
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Melt in the mouth delicious!
These chocolates are sure to delight any chocolate lover and are the perfect gift for all of those special occasions. Inside the truffle, you’ll be treated to a delicious fresh cream ganache infused with sweet raspberry puree and Marc de Champagne. Sealed in a white chocolate shell and adorned with raspberry pieces, every decadent bite will leave you wanting more! Love Cocoa is an ethical British chocolate company launched in 2016 by James Cadbury – descendant of George Cadbury of the Cadbury confectionery company so hey it’s got to be good! £12.90 |Raspberry Champagne Truffles www.lovecocoa.com
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This chocolate set includes some of the favourite Land bars in mini form. It contains six 25g bars that are perfect to treat yourself but without the guilt - toasted white chocolate with nibs, Guatemalan milk with caramel, honey, and raisin, Venezuelan Oat Milk, Malt Dark, Nicaliso Dark with citrus, black olive, tannin and a Filipino Dark. It sounds divine, doesn’t it? £12.50 | Mini Bar Collection www.landchocolate.com Photographer, Angela Harrington
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EVERYONE NEEDS NATURE We chat to Georgina Wormald, Retail Buyer at the National Trust about its toiletry collection and how it’s helping to ensure future generations can enjoy nature forever!
Tell our readers a little bit about the National Trust (NT) toiletries and skincare range? Our toiletry ranges are made exclusively for the National Trust in the UK, and influenced by the collections in our care. With fragrances inspired by the abundant Kitchen Garden at Trengwainton and the Orangery at Hanbury Hall, our Rosemary Leaf & Orange collection opens with sweet mandarin and orange before moving to a heart of lavender, carrot seed and rosemary. Base notes of dry amber are grounded with rich cedar wood in this wheelbarrow of scent. Our Rhubarb Flower collection is inspired by rhubarb grown in the
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Walled Kitchen Garden of Clumber Park, the home of the National Rhubarb Collection!
Is it important to the National Trust that these products are sustainable and made in the UK? We like to support many suppliers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and a large proportion of our products are made in the UK. Caring for the environment and leaving a better legacy for future generations is at the very core of our values as the National Trust. Sustainability is a key focus for our retail products.
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What sort of ingredients is used in this range? Our toiletries are made to the highest standard and are formulated to be kind to your skin. Both ranges are SLS, paraben- and cruelty-free and suitable for vegans (with the exception of the lip balm.) All the packaging is fully recyclable too.
How do you choose which products to stock? The toiletry collections are focused around hand and body care including lines such as hand cream, soap and hand scrub. With a wide range of items to choose from, they are the perfect daily staples make ideal gifts.
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What are the best-selling products and why do you think people love them? Bestsellers include the Rosemary Leaf & Orange Hand Cream Tube, which is a thick and moisturising hand cream containing 20% Shea butter but in a handy travel size for on the go or as a pick-me-up throughout the day. The Rosemary Leaf & Orange milled soap in plastic-free packaging is another firm favourite. It’s made using pure vegetable oils only, and also contains Shea butter and vegetable glycerine for extra and longlasting moisture. Finally, our Rosemary Leaf & Orange hand wash is a fresh smelling liquid soap to cleanse the hands, to leave them clean and feeling soft. It comes in a stylish amber glass bottle. These items are such great quality and also very affordable too.
What does the NT spend the revenue from these products on? All profits raised through our retail collections support
the work we do to care for the nation’s nature, beauty and history for everyone, forever!
Are there any new NT products on the horizon, events or spoilers you can share with our readers? The most recent additions to our collections include our Rosemary Leaf and Orange bath salts, which have been made with natural botanicals and pure essential oils. The Rosemary Leaf & Orange soap on a rope is hand poured with a natural base fragranced with essential oils, attached to a waxed cotton rope in plastic free packaging! It’s perfect for the bath or shower.
C O N TA C T For more information on the retail collections at the National Trust, visit the online shop at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shop beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
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WHY BUY BRITISH?
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Four great reasons to buy British-made goods!
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Post-Brexit and during COVID-19 consumers are actively looking for where their goods are made and looking for goods made in the UK!
support local craftsman Celebrate homegrown makers and buy locally produced goods.
built to last Although British-made items can be more expensive, they are skilfully made and made to last from businesses that you can trust. British goods are known for their quality all over the world, which you won’t find in products made overseas.
help the British economy Buying British goods is good news for the UK economy enabling UK companies to invest and provide more jobs.
help to tackle climate change Items made on home soil are better for the environment, and have a significantly lower carbon footprint than mass-produced goods that also have to shipped to the UK.
Check out our free-to-use listing of the very best British companies on the Beautifully British Directory, www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
HAND-CRAFTED! 4 Instagram accounts that you need to follow if you love handmade
@ H A N D M A D E B R I TA I N Supporting, promoting and celebrating contemporary craft
@FOLKSYHQ The UK’s biggest online craft fair and the Home of British Craft
@ C R A F T F E S T I VA L Beautiful events for and about making
@BRITISHCRAFTHOUSE The Home of Artisan Gifts #tbch
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BEAUTY IS
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Treat your skin to some extra pampering during the cold winter months
FACE TIME Natural and deeply replenishing, this facial oil is a nourishing blend of meadow flower oils that contain valuable peptides to deeply replenish and brighten dry, dehydrated or tired skin. It’s supplied in a 30ml glass bottle with a dropper so you can use it sparingly. £28 | Replenishing Facial Oil with Lunaria and Meadow Flower www.beegood.co.uk
ON THE GO! Are you always running around like a mad person with your stress levels at the max? Then this trio of roller ball treatments will calm, de-stress and soothe you when you need it most. Apply it to pulse points, breathe in slowly and feel the blissful aromatic blend do its stuff. Each 10ml bottle contains fast absorbing pure essential oils in 100% organic jojoba, and comes in the Rose Tree’s signature beauty bag. £34 | Blissful Aromatherapy Roller Ball Collection www.therosetree.co.uk
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LIGHT ON YOUR FEET This foot cream has been shortlisted and has won lots of awards this year. It’s a sumptuous blend of aromatherapy oils including lavender, bergamot, cedarwood and chamomile blended with nourishing whipped Shea butter. It’s easily absorbed and helps heal and ease tired feet – all while you sleep! £26 | Night Cream for Feet www.kissthemoon.com
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SHIELD YOUR STRANDS A protective shampoo and conditioner duo that’s formulated to protect strands from urban pollution and product build up. Use for radiant, healthy-looking hair. It will stimulate and soften the scalp, restore shine, remove excess sebum, dirt and impurities and help to protect hair. All products are vegan friendly, gluten free and formulated without parabens, sulphates, silicones, phthalates or mineral oil. Defence Duo £22.95 | www.growgorgeous.co.uk
SKINCARE FOR MEN During lockdown, The Brighton Beard Company has come up with its new Rye skincare range. The trio comprises of an Exfoliating Face Scrub, a Cleansing Clay Mask and a Mattifying Moisturiser – these will have you looking buffed and polished in no time at all! This complete skin care system will improve texture and leave skin feeling renewed. It’s suitable for all skin types and cruelty and paraben free, and suitable for vegans. Rye 3-Step Skincare Trio £14| www.thebrightonbeardcompany.co.uk
PERFECT POUT The lip rescue balm from Bowe Organics helps moisturise and care for your lips without using toxic chemicals. It contains raspberry seed oil, known for its anti-ageing properties, Shea and Cocoa butter to help keep your lips protected and hydrated and Almond oil to help rejuvenate. The balm is completely vegan and Bowe organics is registered with the Vegan Society. Just massage into dry chapped lips for relief and nourishment. £8 | Lip Balm www.boweorganics.com
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EDITOR’S PICKS Exciting British products that we love and think you will too!
LOVE NIGHT CREAM FOR HANDS Find Kiss the Moon on the Beautifully British Directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
TASTING SELECTION Find HoneyBerry on the Beautifully British Directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
HALDEN SWEATSHIRT Find Touch Of Tweed on the Beautifully British Directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
ORGANIC COTTON BRETON TOP Find Foxology on the Beautifully British Directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
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Regulars CISSIE WOMEN’S ORIGINAL MOLESKIN JEAN Find Teddy Edward on the Beautifully British Directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
BEADED PINE CONES Find Beaded Blooms on the Beautifully British Directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
MILLEFIORI BUTTERFLY BROOCH Find Jenny Adin-Christie on the Beautifully British directory www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
CASHMERE BABY BOY GIFT SET Purl English coming soon www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk
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PUMPKIN PIE A recipe to use up the flesh of this seasonal vegetable this Halloween
Ingredients - Serves 6-8 FOR THE PASTRY
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200g plain flour 40g crushed pecans 125g butter 2 tbsp. icing sugar 5 tsps. water
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450g pumpkin flesh, cut into chunks 2 large eggs plus 1 yolk 75g soft dark brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg ½ tsp. ground allspice ½ tsp. ground cloves ½ tsp. ground ginger 275ml double cream
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Pre-heat the oven to 2000C Place the flour, crushed pecans and icing sugar to the
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bowl, and using the rubbing in method, add the butter. Add a little water to mix into dough. Roll out the pastry so it’s will line a pie dish and chill for 10-15 minutes. Line the pastry with baking paper and baking beans. Bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove the paper and beans, and return to the oven for a further 2-3 minutes.
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Place the pumpkin pieces on a baking tray, cover with foil and roast for 20 minutes. When cooked, remove excess water by placing in a tea towell and squeezing. Allow the pumpkin to cool, and blend in a food processor or mash into a puree. Whisk the eggs and the yolk together in a large bowl. Add the sugar, spices and the cream to a saucepan, and simmer. Pour this mixture over the eggs and whisk, and gradually add the pumpkin puree and stir together. Pour the filling into your pastry base, and bake for 35-40 minutes at 1800C Now serve your pumpkin pie warm or chilled with whipped cream – delicious!
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It’s estimated that in the UK alone, up to four million pumpkins are brought to display for Halloween. This means the edible flesh of these pumpkins is discarded as waste when in fact it could be made into a delicious seasonal dish!
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COSY IN CASHMERE How beautiful is this handmade cashmere baby blanket. It is luxuriously light and soft, and perfect to snuggle up with. It’s decorated with bright pops of bubbly colour and has a pure silk bound edge. It, measures 90cm x 60cm and comes in beautiful colours - clotted cream, bud green, china blue and crushed berry. The blanket comes gift wrapped with a personal card and is the perfect heirloom piece. £165 | Bubble Cashmere Baby Blanket www.purlenglish.com
I N T H E nursery Get your baby off to a Great British start!
THE BOTTOM LINE Babies can be expensive, so it’s worth your investment in the long run. These super cute nappies are made with an award-winning absorbent bamboo core and fit new born babies from 5-12lbs. By switching to reusable nappies, it’s estimated that you can save up to £750 compared to the cost of disposable nappies. £11.99 | TeenyFit Tiny Baby Nappies www.totsbots.com
BABY FRESH Born out of the great British countryside, Little B has been created with gentle and calming essential oils to nurture the soft and delicate skin of little ones. This Little B gift set is a lovely present for that special little one in your life. The set contains 100ml of hand wash, hair & body wash, bubble bath, body lotion, and 3ml of Sleep Spray, 15g magic balm and a bamboo yellow toothbrush. It all comes in a beautifully illustrated suitcase. £42 | Little B Mini Suitcase Gift Set www.bramleyproducts.co.uk
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HEALTHY START If you’re considering changing over from breastfeeding or combining breast and bottle feeding, then this British brand is perfect for your baby. Kendamil is the only British-made formula with 57 years experience and uses the natural goodness of British full cream milk. There’s no palm so it is better for your baby and the environment. It’s also vegan-friendly and suitable from birth. £9 | 900g First Infant Milk www.kendamil.com
SLEEP TIGHT! This beautiful Moses basket will keep your baby both safe and comfortable during the early weeks. It’s made from palm leaves and comes with a mattress and 100% cotton fabric with decorative bows. £140 | Luxury Moses Basket www.custardandcrumble.co.uk
WARM AS TOAST! How adorable will your newborn be in the silver trees and sketched bunnies print. This is an essential collection for any new baby, and coordinates beautifully. It features 100% cotton reversible baby shawl, knit hat and sleepsuit. All of the items are machine washable at 40 degrees. From £9 | Knit Hat, Shawl and Sleepsuit www.babyacorn.co.uk
WEE MEMENTOES We love this beautiful Masked Delphine Dormouse Keepsake doll. Thicket & Thimble Keepsake dolls are lovingly designed, made and printed in Kent. The wool felt ears are hand sewn, and each doll is filled with hypoallergenic stuffing. The doll arrives beautifully packaged with a Keepsake letterpress tag and glitter cotton dust bag. Keepsake dolls are the perfect size for play when your child is aged three and above, and measure 32cm (not including the ears). £68 | Keepsake Delphine Dormouse www.thicketandthimble.com
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Somerset designers and makers specialisng in unqiue, individual furniture and home accessories of high quality. We create products that are sustainable and made to last.
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MADE to last Create a home with statement furniture that’s designed to last, and suits your personality and lifestyle!
WALL DIVIDER This pegboard room divider screen is made from sturdy sustainably sourced Birch plywood and is the ideal way to create a stylish work zone, a discreet bedroom area or an improvised hallway. The screen can be used for storage and is fitted with slot on feet. ÂŁ410 | Room divider www.kreisdesign.com
Home STORE IN STYLE! The ottoman has made a recent comeback, and is a lovely addition to any room. Sparrow & Plumb make them in some playful patterns that can really make a statement and brighten up your room. You can use them to fill a space and provide extra storage in the living room, at the end of the bed or hallway. The ottoman is made with a stay and piano hinges for ease of opening and closing. From £74.99 | Velvet Ottoman www.sparrowandplumb.com
FEATURE FURNITURE Furniture designer, Christopher Wall is based in Birmingham in the traditional heartland of British manufacturing. He designs, develops and makes limited edition furniture using traditional handcrafted techniques and modern technological methods to create mesmerising, three-dimensional patterns that play with depth, silhouettes and varying tones of colour. This handcrafted side table is so beautiful and features the Maddi #02 pattern. It’s constructed from sustainably sourced hardwoods, powder-coated steel legs and topped with toughened glass. Maddi Side Table www.christopherwalldesign.com
ANIMAL ATTRACTION The Ewenique furniture flock is a range of practical, sturdy and blissfully comfortable footrest. What’s fun about them is they look lifelike, and near life-size sheep! Created by Liz Mangles in her small workshop on the Island of Portland, this quirky collection of wonderfully of sheep-shaped footstools are hand-made and combine realistically carved heads with deeply luxurious British sheepskin coats. Mirabelle is the most popular member of the flock! From £185 | Sheep-shaped Footstools www.eweniquefurniture.co.uk
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Home OFF THE RECORD This minimalistic record player stand will house your vinyl record collection, and has storage for around 180-250 LPs, as well as space to fit hi-fi equipment above and turntable on the top. The design features classic hairpin legs giving it a mid-century, elegant look. Made high quality sustainable solid hardwoods, it’s a compact solution for a growing record collection, and a perfectly proportioned home. From £815 | Stack Record Player Stand www.theurbaneditions.com
INDUSTRIAL CHIC We love this handmade industrial wooden bench. It’s made in a rustic white wood with steel legs to give you that industrial feel. The bench is available in three different sizes and available in two wood finishes – dark oak and natural. MoA Design is passionate about reclaimed and mostly unwanted wood, then designing and handcrafting it into a useful item but at the same time attempting to retain its original character, and reducing waste and preserving our heritage timber. £199 | Industrial Wood And Steel Bench www.moadesign.co.uk
SITTING PRETTY Part of the new Mid-century Made Modern collection is this stylish cocktail chair, which takes its influences from the 1950’s. It features a gently curved back that hugs as you recline with comfort in mind. Shown here in Rainforest Rabble Velvet. £548 | Bartholomew Vintage Style Cocktail Chair www.galapagosdesigns.com
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