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Slow Living…

Pottery has taught me to slow down. My craft demands patience and a slow methodical approach to making and designing. You can’t rush clay, it needs to be made with care, and dry slowly. I wasn’t always a naturally patient person…

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Sink or Basin…

Potato, potato…tomato, tomato, sink or basin… well its not quite the same argument, but in our house I say Basin and my husband says Sink… So I thought we better discuss this.

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Creating you own Bathroom Sanctuary…

We all deserve a relaxing bathroom space, and creating a luxurious feeling bathroom sanctuary can be easy to achieve. Here are a few key elements to evoke a sense of relaxation, rejuvenation, and indulgence…

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Craft & Mental Health

Crafting with clay has changed my life. This may sound like a bold claim, but crafting consistently eases my mind and puts a smile on my, often very tired, face. I make pottery, and working with clay and its earthy texture has had an incredibly positive impact on my daily life. So what is it about crafting?…

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The Rise & Rise of Colourful Interiors…

If you know my work, then you know I love to play with colour as well as texture and shape. The maximal interiors trend for vibrant, colourful homeware has gained popularity in recent years as a departure from more minimalist and neutral colour schemes…

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Creating the perfect Tablescape…

I love hosting friends and family for dinner. I’m certainly not the most natural chef, but I can follow a recipe and mostly manage to create a few good dishes! But really for me its about the company, the laughter…

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