Curtains By the Sea - Introducing Swanvale Studio

At Swanvale Studio in Falmouth, talented seamstress Kate now offers an expertly crafted, full-service curtain and window dressings solutions. Certified with Masters Diplomas in Soft Furnishing Levels 1, 2, and 3, she brings traditional hand-sewn techniques and a refined finish to beautiful, bespoke pieces.

What Kate Can Create:

• Curtain styles: pencil pleat, French, goblet, cartridge, eyelet, wave, swags, and cascades

• Linings: fully lined and interlined curtains for enhanced light control and insulation

• Roman blinds: tailored to chain-operated mechanisms, with elegant side returns and trim details

• Pelmets: classic or contemporary designs to frame your windows beautifully

Kate’s craftsmanship ensures every piece is beautifully finished, fitted to your exact specifications, and tailored to elevate your home’s style. She works with you to choose fabrics, styles, and trimmings, delivering polished, professionally made results.

📍 Based at Swanvale Studio in Falmouth, Kate serves clients throughout Cornwall and beyond. I’ve seen her work firsthand—her attention to detail and finishing skills are outstanding. Swanvale Studio is your go-to for high quality window dressings and excellent service.

A perfect day in Falmouth

A slow-paced, sun-soaked day in Falmouth where the goal is to wander, reflect, and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the town. Here’s an itinerary that leans into that laid-back vibe — a true "ponder and potter" kind of day.

Morning Coffee and Cormorants

Start your day off at the Beach House Falmouth, perched on the side of Swanpool Beach. The perfect spot for unwinding after the long journey. If you can snag a table in the sun, that’s even better. The view of the sparkling sea, cormorants darting in and out of the water, and maybe even some brave sea swimmers getting their morning dip is an idyllic way to begin.

Coastal Path to Castle Beach

Once you’ve had your fill of sunshine and good coffee, it’s time to move on, following the coastal path towards Gyllyngvase Beach. This path winds along the cliffs, offering panoramic views of the bay. Arriving at the first beach you’ll find a long stretch of golden sand waiting to be explored. If it’s low tide, it’s the perfect opportunity to hunt for rock pools—a treasure trove of small sea creatures, from shy crabs to colorful anemones.

Eventually, you’ll reach Castle Beach, which is quieter and more secluded compared to Gyllyngvase. The beach is home to some intriguing history, including the sunken WWII U-Boats just off the shore.

A secret lane, otherwise known as an Ope in Cornwall.

Mid Morning - Castles and Big Ships

If you’ve got the energy then why not take the coastal path up to King Henry VIII’s Pendennis Castle? Once at the top, admire the panoramic views from the castle’s ramparts which stretch all the way to St Anthony’s Lighthouse, over St Mawes, across the beautiful Carrick Roads and out to the open sea. Take a moment to wander around the ancient moat that surrounds the castle. It’s quiet here, and you can almost imagine the history that this fortification has witnessed—guarding the coast against invaders for centuries.

As you make your way down the road into town, observe the comings and goings of Falmouth’s famous dockyards. If you’re lucky, you might catch sight of the newly arrived cruise ships and their passengers disembarking. It’s always fun to watch the buzz of activity here, with the sound of cranes, ships being unloaded, and the occasional tour boat making its way across the harbour.

Boats and Lunch

The best way to experience Falmouth Harbour is from the sea. Head over to Falmouth Haven to hire a self-drive boat. It’s a relaxed, way to enjoy the sea and the staff will make sure you’re comfortable with everything—there’s no need to be a seasoned sailor! They’ll give you a quick briefing on how the boat works, and off you go. You can hire a boat for anywhere between 1 and 8 hours, depending on how much time you want to spend.

At high tide the perfect place for lunch is the historic Pandora Inn where it is easy to moor up and grab a crab sandwich Alternatively, at low tide, head to Cafe Mylor. This spot has a lovely, understated charm, and it’s the perfect place to stop if you want a more laid-back, casual atmosphere.

If I can drive a boat, you definitely can….

Nap Time

Ah, a nap is absolutely essential for the perfect day.If you’re looking for a little literary escape while you rest, why not reach for a local author? (You’re in the heart of Daphne du Maurier country..).

Supper

If You're in the Mood for Something Spicy – Wilder Plant Based Thali Kitchen.

The Wilder Kitchen team is known for their creative takes on vegetarian food, making it a perfect choice if you're craving something vibrant and nourishing (bookings essential)

Or The Verdant Seafood Bar for Seafood Tapas & Speciality Beer

This hidden gem is one of Falmouth’s best-kept secrets, tucked away just off the beaten path. Here, you’ll find seafood tapas that are fresh, simple, and utterly delicious. Expect small plates of local treasures—like lobster rolls and fresh seafood ceviche—accompanied by a well-curated list of local beers (no bookings).

Night Cap

If you're not ready to wind down just yet, head around the corner to The Cornish Bank to keep the evening alive with some live music or comedy. This informal spot is a local favorite for its cozy, lively vibe.

Sunset over the Fal River

Hey Hey HAY! Notes from Hay-on-Wye Festival 2025

Every year, as I drive over the Severn Bridge into Wales, I whoop with joy: I’m on my way to Hay. Forget Glasto and Coachella—Hay-on-Wye Festival is the one for me: clean loos, excellent cake, and most importantly, inspiration, ideas, and connection in abundance. Passing the Welsh dragon outside Newport and winding through the Brecon Beacons, the journey itself is a joy—only made better by occasionally moving the odd sheep off the road.

Nicknamed "The Town of Books", Hay-on-Wye lies at the foot of the Black Mountains on the Welsh side of the Wales / England border. Already home to a number of book shops, the Hay Festival began in the 1980’s and gets better every year. This year was no exception with some stand out events including Matt Haig, Deborah Frances White, Edith Hall, Sharon Horgan and so many others. Overall, the tone of the festival was one of profound concern, marked by a collective reflection on how we can find unity and move forward together in these deeply troubling times. However, even with such serious subject matter, the tents were full of warmth, wit and laughter.

Deborah Frances-White spoke about cancel culture, emphasizing how division among liberal thinkers is inadvertently fueling the far right. She urged for collective focus. Edith Hall explored themes of war and greed in Classical Civilization, highlighting how these forces led to widespread deforestation in mainland Greece. She drew striking parallels to today’s patterns of overconsumption and climate change. In his warm-hearted and insightful way, Matt Haig likened characters from the world of Winnie the Pooh to common mental health conditions—Pooh as an addict, Tigger with ADHD, Piglet with social anxiety, and Owl with OCD. Meanwhile, Sharon Horgan discussed the strength and relatability of her female characters, suggesting that perhaps there’s a little bit of Amanda in all of us.

I’ve already ring-fenced the Hay Festival in the family calendar for next year—and I urge you to do the same. It’s the ultimate escape from the mundane. You’ll return fizzing with ideas, full of inspiration, and ready to (unapologetically) bore the pants off everyone at home. Thank you, Hay-on-Wye—see you in 2025!

How to help small businesses keep afloat

Since 2020, small businesses have been hammered by a string of compounding challenges: the pandemic, Brexit-related trade complications, inflation, rising interest rates, and now a cost-of-living crisis that has shrunk consumer spending. Half a million closures in just a few years reflects not just economic downturns but also a structural shift away from the diversity and individuality that small enterprises offer.

Most people want to support small, local, or ethical businesses — but when your weekly budget barely covers the essentials, the idea of spending extra on handmade or independent goods can feel like a luxury you just can’t afford.

But supporting independent businesses doesn’t always mean spending more money. Here are some meaningful, low-cost or no-cost ways you can help:

Spread the word

• Like, comment on, and share their posts on social media. Algorithms favour engagement — this increases visibility and helps them reach paying customers.

• Leave a positive review on Google, Etsy, Trustpilot, or wherever they sell. A glowing review can be as valuable as a sale.

Buy thoughtfully when you do spend

• When you do need to buy something — a gift, card, household item, food, etc. — check if a local or independent seller offers it first.

• Even small purchases like a £3 bar of handmade soap, a loaf from a local bakery, or a birthday card from a local artist make a difference.

Use community-driven models

• Attend or promote local markets, craft fairs, and pop-ups, even just to show up, take photos, and share.

Support the idea of small business in your conversations

• Talk about the value of local shops and makers. Advocate for them when conversations with friends turn to shopping.

Here at Poppy and Honesty, we’re really feeling the pinch. Like so many small, independent businesses, the rising costs of living and the drop in non-essential spending have made things incredibly tough.

We know everyone’s watching their pennies right now — we are too — and we completely understand that shopping small isn’t always an option. But if you’d like to support us in other ways, we would be so grateful. Every little action helps keep independent shops like ours alive.

Here are just some of our favourite independent shops

The Snow Shepperd : Handcrafted, sustainable homeware and play things.

Lowena Flowers ; Beautiful independent florist based in Falmouth. Heavenly buckets of flora and fauna.

Stocky and Dee : Woven pet accessories handmade in Scotland from premium yarns and velvets.

Florence Mytum : Colourful ceramics in quirky designs.

Grace Percival Designs : Original artwork of all your favourite things put together in a hand painted frame.

Please share the small business love and add your recommendations below.

Sophie xxx

There's a pink for everyone

Pink is arguably the most divisive colour. Love it or hate it, our feelings about pink have almost certainly been informed by industry, marketing and politics. Colour Psychologist Kate Smith declares that pink takes all the passion and energy from red and tempers it with the purity of white leaving us with the ‘colour of tenderness and affection’. There have even been examples where prison cells have been painted pink to reduce aggression amongst inmates. However many of my customers and friends tread cautiously when using this soft and calming colour, it is often perceived as too feminine and folks are frightened of turning their home into a saccharine pink pony club.

Duvet Covers and Pillowcases in Gelato Linen. Quilt and Pillowcase made from Liberty fabric ‘Annabella”

Red is considered an enduring symbol of power associated with bravery and robustness. The colour flourished in the 16th century, when cochineal – a vivid and intense dye – was introduced to Europe from Mexico (Victoria and Albert Museum). Pink, as a shade of red, was worn freely by fashionable men. This sentiment continued as demonstrated by a survey from ‘Time Magazine’ (1927) which claimed that pink was considered more suitable for men and boys due to it’s relationship with red, a strong colour of blood, fire and rubies. Blue on the other hand was seen as a gentler colour, more suited to girls.

In the UK, pink was not associated with femininity until the 1940’s. After the Second World War, there was a drive to get women back into the home and out of the workforce. Campaigns to promote the idea of the ‘traditional housewife’ included women wearing frilly aprons in pastel colours, whilst the men wore neutral tones similar to the uniforms they wore in WW2. During this time, pink also became associated with the LGBT community : The Nazi’s used a pink triangle to identify homosexuals and the symbol was then adopted by gay rights campaigners in the 1970’s. Pink was no longer a colour that was associated with traditional masculinity.

Duvet Cover and Pillowcase made from Poppy and Daisy Pink. Valance and ruffle pillowcase in Wimbledon Linen.

Marketing has definitely contributed to our feelings about pink. Despite a move towards gender neutral products, toy shops are still filled with hot pink everything aimed at girls. Personally, I am not a huge fan of flamingo pink unless it is used sparingly with lots of neutral colours. There are masses of variation of the colour and these can be seen in our collections at Poppy and Honesty. Our Gelato linen includes a delicate rosewater pink accompanied by sage green. Liberty of London fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Pink’ includes dusty pink flowers off set by dark green leaves. At the brighter end of the spectrum Liberty of London’s ‘Mitsi Valeria’ is used on the reverse of one of our quilts. I would probably use this candy pink as an accent colour in a room full of softer tones.

Green sits opposite pink on the colour wheel and they work well together particularly if they contain the same strength in tone. If you are facing backlash from partners and children on your choice of pink, you might like to remind them that the French Army wore pink uniforms in WW1 and that Jay Gatsby rocked a pink suit.

Quilt made from Liberty Fabrics ‘Colleen’s Orchard’ and ‘Mitsi Valeria’

Cushions in Liberty fabrics and linens.

Our blooming lovely fabrics.

Ahhhh Chelsea Flower Show, that time of year when we all become budding horticulturalists and develop a crush on Monty Don. Some of us might even go to the garden centre, only to buy plants that will wither and die as they are completely inappropriate. Anyway the flowers that you can always rely on are those that feature on our beautiful Liberty fabrics. From trailing roses to leaf and berry patterns, these timeless designs will continue to charm for generations. Here are some of our favourites.

Poppy and Daisy

‘Poppy and Daisy’ is one of our Liberty stallwarts that we carry in both pink and blue colour schemes. The print features a fine lined drawing of poppies in bud and full bloom accompanied by daisies. The meadowy design dates back to 1910 and would have originally been developed using a wood block printing method.

Ruffle Cushion made from Liberty Fabric ‘Pink’

Thorpe

This dense floral design was inspired by Australian painter John Thorpe (1968) who was well known for his paintings of fruit, flowers and landscapes. The pattern of meadow flowers would have been originally drawn by pencil and then coloured. We particularly like this version of ‘Thorpe’ with it’s vibrant colour pallet of reds, blues, pinks and greens.

Cushion in Liberty Fabric ‘Thorpe’. Bolster in Green Stripe. Pillowcases in Thorpe and Annabella Greens.

Duvet Cover in Thorpe. Fitted Sheet in Annabella Greens.

Wiltshire

‘Wiltshire’ is one of the most recognizable Liberty fabrics from their Classics Collection. Featuring a leaf and berry print, it contrasts beautifully with their floral designs. Like many Liberty fabrics ‘Wiltshire’ was created in the 1930’s by the unknown designer with the initials D.S. Poppy and Honesty carry bedding made from this lovely print in an earthy pallet of mustard, green and rust.


Quilt made from Liberty Fabric ‘Wiltshire’

Felicite

This delicate print was also created for Liberty in the 1930’s by the mysterious designer DS and bought back to life by the Liberty design team in 2001. With it’s delicate design of trailing roses accompanied by leaves and daisies, Felicite encapsulates the perfect British summer. We love this particular version with it’s soft pallet of peach, lemon and green. Pair with our candy stripe linen ‘Seaside Stripe’ for a gorgeous vintage -inspired aesthetic.

Duvet Covers made from Liberty Fabric ‘Felicite’ and ‘Seaside Stripe’

Annabella

The textile design studio ‘The Silver Studio’ created ‘Annabella’ for Liberty of London in the 1930’s. As one of the most prolific design studios of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, The Silver studio influenced the Art Nouveau movement and their work can still be found in many European homes. The designs are original works on paper by Silver Studio designers in a variety of media including pencil, gouaches and pastels.

‘Annabella’ was developed from a tiny swatch created by the ‘Silver Studio’. Set against an off white background it features clusters of flowers in delicate pastel colours. At Poppy and Honesty, we make bedding, quilts and cushion in two versions of Annabella : spring green and blues.

Reversible Quilt made from Liberty Fabrics ‘Annabella Blue’ and ‘Poppy and Daisy- Blue’

We hope you are enjoying this time of year when everything is coming into bloom. So many of our products with their splendid floral patterns evoke a sense of British summertime, why not add a piece to your home and carry the season throughout the year?

Enjoy the sunshine

Sophie x

18 Spins around the sun - Thoughts on raising our wonderful lad

Next week our son turns 18. This significant milestone comes with a barrage of mixed emotions and plenty of reflection on nearly two decades of parenting. We’re feeling a sense of sadness at the loss of childhood, excitement for the future and breathing a long sigh of relief that the hideousness of adolescence is almost behind us. This landmark has also made us think about what our family dynamic will look like with adult children. What about our relationship? Have we invested enough in each other over 18 years, with the demands of footy, nappies, hiding vapes, changing passwords, maths revision, driving everywhere and looking for shin-pads? Turning 18 is a man-made milestone bought about by western legislation but it has made us pause and ponder.

From the moment our giant baby was born (nearly 10lbs- ouch) it was clear he wanted to eat and move. With these needs met he was very contented and almost completely ambivalent to what was going on around him. When we’d pick him up from nursery he would crawl across anything in his path (including other babies) to reach his destination. Whilst other toddlers were colouring in, our son would be scaling bookshelves and flinging things across the room. He didn’t bother to walk and went straight to running, full throttle. He was completely un-phased when his sibling was born and on discovering that the baby didn’t do anything interesting, he went back to careering around in his typical style. When struggling with crippling post natal depression after my second child, I was terribly worried that my anxiety would have a profound and lasting effect on him. My psychiatrist reassured me that he was absolutely fine as our son ran around the clinic with a box on his head shouting ‘funny man’ at all the other patients.

Adolescence was a completely different ball game. I felt that our sunny little boy had vanished and been replaced by an angry, impenetrable teenager. It was a brutal curve ball that I never expected and I mourned my little boy. The swearing, room trashing and disengagement was brutalising. Emails came hard and fast from the school and I would shrink away at parents evenings as we heard the same old words ‘distracted’ ‘disruptive’ and ‘not meeting potential’. I possibly lost more sleep during this time that during the first few weeks of my sons life and would swap mastitis anytime for a full blown teenage row. My Mum patiently reassured me that this was a phase and he would revert back to his true character which shone through as a little boy. I kept a cute photo close, held my nerve and gradually he came out of the chrysalis.

We are now in ‘the alpaca years’ : easy going temperament with a propensity for anti social behaviour including spitting and carefully curated ‘mop’ (for more context google popular teenage boy haircut). We have lovely, albeit brief conversations. He adored our recently hatched chicks and accuses me of ‘cruelty’ when I put sunglasses on the dog. Our son is absolutely locked in and committed to his A Levels that will hopefully lead to a university placement and a bright and shiny future.

I am not under any illusion that this parenting lark is done and dusted. Our son is still finding his way out of that gnarly teenage chrysalis however he is almost unrecognisable from the ogre on the play station 18 months ago. There’s still plenty of fruity language during Chelsea matches and questionable behaviour in Spoons (spiritual home) but the spark is back and I am pretty sure he’s going to be ok.

Goodbye April, thanks for the sunshine

April has been a month of sunshine, millionaires in space, Trumpy tariffs, the death of one of my favourite pontifs (did JD finish him off?) and a regrettable amount of chocolate. We are deep in A Level revision land and I am on permanent snack/ cheer squad duty. When I haven’t been making protein smoothies and experiencing a suspicious fruity waft from the study room, these are some of the things that I have enjoyed.

Cinema - Mr Burton

This film was unexpectedly brilliant. I anticipated a typical British drama ; the chinking of tea cups and good natured characters pottering around a Welsh mining village. However we enjoyed stellar performances from Toby Jones and Harry Lawley and the wonderful transformation of Richard Burton from valley scally to formidable star of the Royal Shakespeare Company. I loved the seamless switching between Welsh and English and could fully appreciate the conflict between troubled Burton’s two very different worlds.

Eating - The Arnold Bennett Omlette

I declare The Arnold Bennett Omlette the breakfast of dreams. Famously created by The Savoy for author Arnold Bennett in 1921, the classic omlette is made with smoked haddock, lightly cooked eggs, and a bechamel flavoured with mustard and worcestershire. The silky smooth cheesy layers are heavenly and whist it is a fiddle to make you won’t regret all that whisking. Try this recipe for the promised land of breakfasts and serve with a crisp green salad.

Reading - ‘Dream Count’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

I don’t feel qualified to summarize this astute and multi layered novel. ‘Dream Count’ is composed of the interlocking stories of four women, Chiamaka (“Chia”), Zikora, Omelogor and Kadiatou. All of these women are African immigrants living in the USA. Set against the backdrop of the Covid Pandemic, the book looks at their relationships and the conflict between cultural expectations vs dreams and living in the modern Western world,

Streaming - Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kid-fluencing - Netflix

I was disturbed but not surprised by Netflix’s new docu-series ‘Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing’ which takes a look at the murky story of child - influencer Piper Rockelle and her momager Tiffany Smith. Eight year old Piper experiences huge success creating content for You Tube and soon her Mother has enlisted several other fellow child influencers to collaborate on videos. Four years later, the kids sue Smith for $22 million, alleging they suffered “emotional, verbal, physical, and at times, sexual abuse”. It becomes clearly apparent that there is still no clear legislation that supports child content creators and the protection of these kids is entirely down to the integrity of the parent or guardian. More on my Substack here.

What are you looking forward to in May? Although June is my favourite month, I find May so invigorating : a month of bumble bees, sea swimming and sitting outside at last.

Please let me know your recommendations

Sophie xxx

Linen Tablecloth in Gelato

Come and visit us at our sail loft in Falmouth

Down by Falmouth’s famous harbour and along a hidden quay, you’ll find Poppy and Honesty tinkering away in our Sail Loft studio. We’ve been set up here for a couple of years and the magic of the location never ceases to charm me even on the wildest of days. Although our seamstresses often work from the comfort of their homes, this is Poppy and Honesty HQ where you will find our handmade cushions and bedding piled high to the ceiling.

Duvet covers and bolsters in Seaside Stripe and Rose Gingham.

Poppy and Honesty does not have a bricks and mortar storefront. Infact we offer very little wholesale at this time. However, we would love to welcome you to our Sail Loft so that you can touch and see our beautiful pieces for yourself. We ask that customers don’t drop by unannounced (I may be doing something more glamorous like laundry) and would request that you make an appointment via email if possible. That way I can have a quick tidy up and hide the mess.

Our Sail Loft in Falmouth

Falmouth is a wonderful town to visit in South West Cornwall. We are lucky enough to have a great community of artists and the University brings a vibrancy even in the winter months. The town is home to the famous Sea Shanty Festival (you have to see it to believe it) The Oyster Festival, Falmouth Food Festival, Tall Ships and Falmouth Week. There is plenty to see and do in our fabulous harbourside town.

In the coming weeks, I will write about my favourite haunts, places to stay and things to do in the area. However if you are planning a trip, please don’t hestitate to contact me and we can have a cup of tea amongst the fabrics on the harbour side.

Sophie

Hot Cross Bun French Toast

I am a hot cross bun snob : supermarket buns are too sweet for me and any sort of hybrid is a hard no! Fair play if creme egg or marmite varieties float your boat. This recipe from The Orange Bakery is pretty straight forward and produces gorgeous, zesty spiced buns but you will need to get organised and prove the dough overnight.

For less effort, why not try making some hot cross bun french toast. Slightly stale shop-bought hot cross buns are perfect and their sweetness is well balanced with the dark chocolate sauce. This recipe is so easy and produces gorgeous pillows of custardy buns, perfect for breakfast on Easter morning,.

Ingredients

x6 hot cross buns

2 medium eggs

50 ml whole milk or cream

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla extract

100g dark chocolate

2 tbsp butter

Method

Whisk the eggs and spices together in a shallow dish.

Halve the hot cross buns and soak them in the eggy mixture.

Heat a frying pan with a tablespoon of butter and oil, fry the buns on a medium heat until golden brown.

Set up a bowl over a pan of simmering water and melt the chocolate.

Stir butter into the cooled melted chocolate.

Dip your french toast buns into the sauce and enjoy.

Happy Easter xxx

Linen Tablecloth in Wimbledon

What you could read next ....

I have been trying to give up Amazon but I have a weak spot when it comes to my kindle. The low vision option alongside convenience is extremely alluring. I have resolved to buy every second book from our lovely local bookshop and am enjoying having a real paper copy by my bedside. I have read some great books this year, these are some of my favourites so far…

The Boy from the Sea - Garrett Carr

This enchanting story is told from the perspective of the local people of Killybeggs, a fishing town in Donegal. They follow the Bonnar family over two generations through good and bad times. Life is tough for the family but there ultimately a very optimistic tone to the book and the characters are charming and relatable. I particularly enjoyed The Boy from the Sea as it captured the quiet stoic character of many Irish men further enhanced by the slow pace of the story and the gorgeous lyrical language.

Fundamentally - Nussaibah Younis

Nussaibah Younis has achieved unbelievable feat in her debut novel by successfully balancing humour with themes of radicalization and ISIS ideology. To be clear, the plot line is not very relatable ; University Academic ‘Nadia’ is so heartbroken that she takes a job in Baghdad to run a de-radicalization programme for women recruited by ISIS. Nadia is absurdly unqualified and ill equipped for the role and her many blunders include the appointment of a hippy-dippy Californian Sheikh who is mercilessly ridiculed by the women in the camp. She becomes obsessed with the plight of Sara (a fellow East London girl) and helps her to escape the camp only to find out that there is a real possibility she may return to ISIS. Nussaibah Younis has successfully created awareness of a very serious problem using dark humour.

Went to London, took the dog - Nina Stibbe

I very much enjoyed Nina Stibbe’s first dairy ‘Love Nina’ and this felt like a sequel. Nina returns to London after twenty years and this collection of diary entries record some hilarious anecdotes, wonderful characters and touching scenarios (Think Adrian Mole but with tena ladies!) Although the book is very funny , Nina shows her vulnerability as she navigates a new life post-divorce. I had a personal interest in the diary as I also live in Cornwall and often wonder if I could move back to the big smoke when my children leave home. Nina’s complaints about cafe prices, bins and rubbish on dog walks have made me think again.

This is a Love Story - Emily Soffer

The book does what it says on the cover. It is the ultimate love story that documents the imperfect relationship between Abe and Jane from courtship to death. All of the pivotal moments in their lives together are linked to experiences they have shared in Central Park which takes on a life of it’s own in the story. The depiction of Jane’s Post Natal Depression and the cycle of shame and guilt felt very true and powerful. I enjoyed the writing style, however some readers may find the repetition irritating, definitely a marmitey kind of book!

Show, Don’t Tell - Curtis Sittenfeld

A wholly formed story in one chapter is something to be celebrated as it gives such satisfaction and requires very little effort on the part of the reader. This recent collection of short stories by Curtis Sittenfeld contains some real gems. In her typical style, she dials down the drama through stories that chronicle what it is to be human. The characters are all very relatable and I was happy to find middle aged suburban women featured heavily in most chapters. My favourite included a women who gets caught on camera in full Karen mode! These short stories are the perfect snack, the writing is clever and observational.

Introducing Spring 2025

This post is rather late as I have been enjoying Costa Del Cornwall and trying to make the most of the glorious sunshine. Last week we launched our Spring 2025 collection which included two new Liberty fabrics and plenty of fun cushions and quilts with stripy trims. We have kept the collection small with lots of coordinating pieces that also work well with our classic range of Liberty prints and linens. I was lucky enough to work with stylist Fliss (Ottistyling) and Rob-got-it-in-one-shot Heron in our home in Cornwall. We literally turned a tiny corner of my sitting room into a little studio using large MDF boards painted in peachy pink.

Duvet Cover made with Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Blue’. Double Ruffle Cushion made with Liberty Fabrics. Bolster in Blue Checks.

Liberty fabrics ‘Annabella - Blue’ and ‘Colleen’s Orchard’ have been introduced for Spring 2025. ‘Annabella’, a classic 1930s floral print, redrawn from a tiny fabric swatch into an all-over pattern of mixed flowers. This particular version features a beautiful colour pallet of blues and reds. We think this print co-ordinates well with Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Blue’ and have combined the fabrics in a stunning quilt with a small ruffle in blue stripe cotton. We have also created a very fancy double ruffle cushion which includes these dainty and delicious liberty fabrics. Annabella Blue would also look beautiful combined with our striped linen in Seaside Stripe. For a gorgeous bedding set why not combine a valance or fitted sheet in Seaside Stripes with a duvet set in Annabella Blue.

Reversible Quilt in Liberty fabrics ‘Poppy and Daisy Blue’ and ‘Annabella’

‘Colleens Orchard’ is part of Liberty of London’s ‘Retold’ Collection that celebrates 150 years of the iconic brand. The print captures the essence of summer with juicy cherries strewn across leafy branches in a pretty pallet of pink, green and yellow. We love this pretty print mixed up with pink and green stripey cushions. The collection includes a fabulous reversible quilt in ‘Colleens Orchard’ and ‘Mitsi Valeria’ for a pop of sugary pink. We would suggest combining Colleen’s Orchard with pieces made from Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Pink’ as well as our green stripe linen' ‘Wimbledon’

Pillowcase made with Liberty fabric ‘Colleen’s Orchard’. Big Top Cushion in Green. Ruffle Cushion in Gelato Linen. Cushion made from Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy PInk .’Reversible Quilt made with Liberty Fabrics ‘Colleen’s Orchard’ and ‘Mitsi Valeria’.

Our fabulous new bolsters deserve a mention here. Handmade from premium cotton in giant blue checks and green stripe they are a great addition to your cushion collection and particularly good for cranky old back pain!

When you have a spare moment, please go and take a look at our new spring collection here. I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful and much needed sunshine and are getting ready for your Easter chocolate fest!

Sophie xx

Bolster Cushion in Blue Check. Reversible Quilt made with Liberty fabrics Poppy and Daisy Blue and Annabella Blue.

First Bite of the Big Apple - Taking teenagers to NYC

City breaks seem to suit our family extremely well. The teenagers are quickly bored on the beach (spoilt) and the hustle and bustle of a foreign city is a great contrast to our sleepy Cornish home town. New York City is an ideal destination for teenagers for as well as feeling like a huge movie set, the jet lag created by travelling west means that they will actually get out of bed before lunch. Prior to leaving we all wrote down the things that we wanted to do resulting in a contented balance of modern art and fried chicken. Our boys (aged 15 and 17 years) are at an ideal stage to enjoy the city and could manage their subway passes, hecklers, late nights and improvising on the fly.

Brooklyn

Our days booking a hotel room with a fold out sofa bed are long gone. Hotel rooms in Manhatten for four people are prohibitively expensive and tiny. We opted for more space and booked a lovely Air B n B in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Our appartment was a brisk five minute walk to the Subway Station (Grand Street) and a 10 minute subway ride to Manhatten (Union Square). There were plenty of affordable food options and coffee shops on our doorstep including Three Legged Cat (best coffee in NYC) From Rome to Brooklyn (pizza) and the fabulous Kellogg’s Diner serving American and Mexican food in a tradional Happy Days- style setting. We attended the Sunday Service at Love, Fellowship Tabanacle (Brooklyn) where we were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed listening to their fabulous gospel choir.

Central Park brrrrrrr.

Activities

Our Go City Pass included access to five major attractions in New York City. One of the unexpected highlights was the American Museum of Natural History. Who knew that the teenage boys were still so enamoured by dinosaurs? We were all impressed by the Hayden Big Bang Theatre and the scale of the exhibits. I enjoyed the rather niche tour of Art Deco friezes at the Rockerfella Centre although I am not sure that my enthusiasm was shared. The story of immigration was well told at Ellis Island and a great insight into the melting pot of cultures within the city.

We snagged some last minute tickets to watch Moulin Rouge on Broadway (TodayTix) which was spectacular and more fabulous than the film with the addition of contemporary bangers that were familiar to the teens. We pre booked tickets to see the Knicks vs Bulls at Madison Square Gardens (Ticketmaster). I am not a sport enthusiast but thoroughly enjoyed the basketball (apart from the awful honking) it’s a much more wholesome family affair than watching the football. (less c bombs more giveaways). A visit to the National Stonewall Memorial Centre was eye opening and felt timely given the current US political climate.

Gay Liberation’ statue by George Segal (outside Stonwewall Inn)

Food

Food is a very high priority on our family holidays. As well as some rather grim fried chicken affairs (the kids loved Raising Canes and Chick-Fil-A) we were excited to find some great Jewish Delis. We enjoyed chicken soup and Reuben sandwiches at PJ Bernsteins on the Upper East Side (close to the Met and Guggenheim). The more famous Katz Deli was worth the queue but you’ll need sharp elbows to grab a table. We found the best bagels at Bagel Bobs in Grenwich Village : popular with the students at NYU, these bagels were loaded and very budget friendly. We ate gorgeous Italian food at Nizza and Bea in Hell’s Kitchen. These fun restaurants were bursting with atmosphere and their menus had all the regular crowd pleasers as well as more creative offerings.

My last visit to New York was in 1996 when I seemed to spend most of my time sunbathing and smoking on the steps of the Met (I did go in briefly). I had forgotten that the Subway was edgy and makes the London Underground look like the Orient Express. Our teenagers were definitely exposed to the more grubby side of the city, in fact they were absolutely thrilled to witness criminal activity (Tasor anyone?) All in all, New York City blew their minds and I don’t think they’ll ever forget their first bite of the Big Apple.

Delicious Reuben Sandwiches with no queue at PJ Bernstein.

Our Little Mother's Day Gift Guide

UK Mother’s Day falls on March 30th this year. This moveable feast has a different date and origin to the celebration in other countries such as America, Japan and Australia. In the Middle Ages, girls and women were given the 4th Sunday before lent to spend with their families. At the time, it wasn't uncommon for children to leave home to work when they were as young as 10 years old, so this was an opportunity for families to meet up again and attend church services. On the way home, children would often pick flowers and give them to their mothers and the tradition of Mothering Sunday was born.

There is nothing more gorgeous than a beautiful posy, however if you want your Mothers Day flowers to last forever, you might consider picking a beautiful Liberty fabric depicting clusters of fauna and flora in your Mum’s favourite colours. We have plenty of pillowcases and cushions in stock that would make beautiful gifts. This Liberty fabric ‘Felicite’ is one of our favourite classics featuring a rose trail design in yellow, peach and light green. Mum’s always need more sleep and silky Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton pillowcases are the ultimate treat.

Pillowcases made from Liberty fabric ‘Felicite’ and Penzance Linen.

Many of us feel bored of your home after the long winter months. A new tablecloth and napkins can breath a bit of life into your dining area. Why not choose your Mum a beautiful tablecloth or napkins handmade in our Cornish studio from premium laundered linens. Super-absorbent and easy to launder, the women in your life will love these practical and pretty table linens. Mix and match napkins and tablecloths for a unique and special dining setting.

Tablecloth and Napkin in Wimbledon Linen

Our generous drawstring bags are such a practical addition to any bag collection. Perfect for laundry, travelling, gym or whatever you choose. They also look great slung on the back of a door. Available in three gorgeous linen fabrics and lined with cotton.

Storage Bag in Granny Smith Linen

To be honest, all I would really like for Mothers Day is an amnesty on sibling fighting. However given this is unlikely, a gorgeous gift from a small business would be very welcome. I know my Mother has always treasured the little things we have given her for Mothers Day so choose carefully and made well.

We’ll be doing a giveaway over Mothers Day so please keep an eye on our Instagram posts.

Sophie xxx

Make Sandwiches Great Again

In difficult times it’s always helpful to focus on life’s minutiae, in this case sandwiches. I am a huge enthusiast of anything slapped between two pieces of good bread and my death row meal would definitely include an excellently constructed sandwich. School packed lunches and service stations have given this cullinary treat a bad reputation : flappy ham, soggy tomato and dry bread. A well- made sandwich can easily take centre stage at supper and need not only be reserved for lunches-on-the go. Is it time to rethink your sandwich game?

The sandwich is officially 263 years old. Although there are earlier accounts of meals served between two slices of bread, the sandwich is named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. As the story goes, he was playing cards and did not want to leave the gaming table to eat. The rogue Earl asked for a serving of roast beef to be placed between two slices of bread so he could eat with his hands. At the time this was scandalous, as eating with your hands was not considered polite. Other people were probably eating this way, but they weren’t considered important enough to write about. The Earl was considered a ‘daring man’ and probably didn’t know that his snack requests would become a global convenience meal.

According to the British Sandwich Association, in the UK we spend over £8.2bn on sandwiches every year. Marks and Spencers first produced a wrapped sandwich in 1980 for 43p and the industry took off exponentially in spite of doubts that customers would want to buy something that could be easily whipped up at home from leftovers. The average packaged sandwich is consumed within 3.5 mins and people were up for instant gratification during the 80’s convenience foods boom. By the 1990’s, the sandwich industry had trebled in size and sandwich invention became competitive between major retailers.

Sandwich cutters at Katz’ Deli

Fancy sandwiches were championed by Pret-a-Manger in the 1990’s with more daring creations including roast leg of lamb, redcurrant jelly and aubergine. However, the immigrant cultures in New York bought varied deli sandwiches to the city from the 1880’s on wards. Personally, I don’t think that packaged versions can ever complete with freshly constructed elaborate or simple sandwiches. Deli’s such as Katz have up to 8 cutters working furiously to produce phenomenally well stacked sandwiches including aged pastrami, brisket, swiss cheese and pickles with Russian dressing. Here in the UK we are seeing the emergence of shops that are taking the skill and construction of sandwiches more seriously. Great British Chefs have compiled a list of the top 15 sandwich cafes in the UK that would be well worth a pilgrimage.

From Elvis’ fried banana and bacon offering to the Queen’s dainty finger sandwiches, good bread is the ultimate vehicle for your favourite snack. The question of what is more important the carrier or the filling is difficult to answer. Personally, I feel that processed bread is ruiness to a sandwich as is a slimy filling that has been sitting between the slices for too long. Life is too short to eat bad sandwiches, so do yourself a favour and make yourself an epic one this weekend. These are my top 5…

Top 5 sandwiches

1. The Reuben - pastrami, saurkraut, swiss cheese on Rye Bread with Russian Dressing.

2. Crab Sandwich - white crab meat, homemade mayonnaise with crispy iceberg lettuce on brown bread,

3. Smoked Salmon Pumpernikel bagel with cream cheese and capers.

4. Fish Finger Sandwich - goujons with tartare sauce on fresh white bread.

5. Cucumber Finger Sandwich - softened butter, thin slices of cumumber and salt and pepper on brown bread.

Salmon and Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel Bagel (Bagel Bobs, NYC)

Snippets from February

February has passed me by in a flash. Between traveling and a couple of rounds of Norovirus, I haven’t got much to report. Sadly no-one offered to read to me in my bed chambers and I’ve been mainly complaining whilst nibbling on small pieces of toast. Some good books and TV have kept me company, here are a few recommendations that I have found cheering and heartwarming.

Reading

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. I finished this whippersnapper of a book in less than three days. Anne Tyler’s tender and well written tale tells the story of divorced couple Gail and Max over three days as they celebrate their daughters wedding. There are no big plot twists just great writing and wonderful eccentric characters.

NT Live

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. I love NT Live productions as they give us country mice the opportunity to see wonderful productions for just a few more quid than a standard cinema ticket. This joyful re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s classic play is beamed to your local cinema hot off the West End. Fabulous performances, gorgeous costumes and clever sets breath life into this fun, anarchic and frivolous version of The Importance of Being Earnest. Wilde was incarcerated for homosexuality just weeks after the play debuted, so it is fitting that it is full of cheeky moments that would have met his approval.

Streaming

Bad Sisters - Apple TV. I’ve only recently discovered this whip smart black comedy from Sharon Horgan. At the heart of the series are five Irish sisters who plot to murder their abusive brother in law JP. We painfully watch him police and put down his wife and daughter incensing rage amongst the sisters and a series of murder attempts. The story is deeply disturbing at its core, but the relationship between the girls is rock solid and will have you rooting for them all the way !

Listening

Louis Theroux interviews Jamie Oliver - Spotify . I found this long form interview really interesting because it reveals so much about celebrity chef culture as well as the food industry. Jamie starts off telling us that he was chastised and physically chased by men 1990’s who blamed him for their girlfriends new expectations that they help with the cooking. He also sheds light on the stuffiness of the cookbook world and how easy it is for recipes to stray into what is considered cultural inappropriation. Jamie comes across as very likeable and this is ideal listening for a long journey.

Wishing everyone a wonderful March. Little teasers of spring are popping up but I have feeling there is a lot of Netflix to go before we are sipping tea in the garden. Please let me know what you are enjoying in the comments below.

Sophie x

Our tablecloths and napkins in Wimbledon Linen will be available to order at the end of March.

For the love of French Toast

Forget Valentines cards, nothing says devotion like a beautifully prepared breakfast. French Toast is the ultimate indulgence, soft pillows of brioche oozing with custard and scattered with berries. You can prepare the eggy mixture and make the fruit compote the night before, so that all you need to do is a bit of sleepy cooking in the morning. French Toast gives maximum gratification for minimum effort. Obviously you can use stale bread but for optimum luxury, try a supermarket bought brioche.

For the compote

• 300g mixed frozen berries

• 2-3 tablespoons Maple Syrup

Combine the ingredients in a saucepan. Cook on a low heat for around 15 minutes (or until the fruit is soft)

For the French Toast

• 2 large eggs

• 120 ml whole milk (or a combination of cream/milk ifmilk)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• x4 thick slices brioche

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Lay the brioche slices in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Allow to soak for 2-3 mins, then carefully turn over and soak for 2 mins more.

2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Carefully lift 2 slices of the soaked brioche out of the dish and add to the frying pan. Fry for 3 mins on each side, until golden and crisp, then place on a wire rack over a baking tray in a warm oven while you repeat with the remaining slices

3. Dust in icing sugar and pour over the fresh berry compote. It goes without saying that marscapone or greek yoghurt are an ideal accompaniment.

Wishing everyone a love and french toast filled February.

Sophie x

‘There is no sincerer love, than the love of food’

George Bernard Shaw

Tastes better than it looks. Tablecloth in Rose Gingham. Handmade in Cornwall

Some things that I have enjoyed in January

Hooray, we have made it through the darkest 6 weeks of the year. On the occasions I managed to crawl out of my duvet cocoon, I have enjoyed some great telly, films, walks, food, podcasts and radio programmes. Motivation has been at an all time low in this house, but I have found fun, comfort, and interest in the following :

8 am dog walks and owls

Sunrise has conveniently coincided with my early morning dog walks. Some sunrises have been more dramatic than others but the silhouettes of skeletal trees enable clear viewing of some whopping birds of prey. Owls with their funny, tufty ears ready to go to bed and motionless buzzards waiting to swoop. It’s a lovely way to start the day.

Gumbo

Gumbo has been a popular feature on the family menu and I can highly recommend this recipe from Felicity Cloake. Sitting somewhere between hearty stew and soup, Gumbo has a fabulous cajun kick. From the cuisine of Louisiana, it feels more fun and interesting to eat than standard English winter fare and you can create your own hybrid with whatever you have in the fridge.

Streaming

Am I the only person in the country not watching Traitors? Love all the Highland styling but I haven’t got the attention span for protracted reality TV. We were all glued to Playing Nice on ITV despite the improbable plot twists. Set on rugged stretches of coast in Cornwall, it made us think about what we’d do in the event that one of our babies had been swapped…

During ‘Born in the Limelight: Nepo Babies UNTOLD’ , Phoenix Brown (daughter of Spice Girl Mel B) explores how society views those born to the rich and famous. During the one hour documentary, Pheonix attempts to make it as an artist using her mothers name and her crude smiley faces canvases are well received. She is acutely aware of her privilege but explores whether nepo babies are being blamed for society’s inequalities and if constantly bating them is necessary or helpful.

Top of the Popes

Top of the Popes, Ralph Fiennes is excellent in Conclave and I thoroughly enjoyed the insight into the papal election behind the closed doors of the Vatican City. The Cardinal who matched his vape to his crimson robes was a real highlight.

Mr Chalamet’s sanitised version of Bob Dylan is far more pleasing than the real deal in ‘A Complete Unknown.’ I adored the images of 1960’s Greenwich Village and the Dylan bangers were fantastic.

Listening

Louis Theroux’s interview with Jade Thirlwall (ex Little Mix) links neatly to his recent documentary ‘Boy Band Forever.’ Thirle talks about her love/hate relationship to fame through X Factor. Highlights include Jade’s early-days relationship with Harry Styles and getting blasted by the Gallaghers.

I have also been enjoyed the back catalogue of the podcast ‘Unreality.’ Talia Augustidis guides us through short stories that make the listener look at the narrow margins between the imagined and the truth. I particularly enjoyed the episode ‘Sound Collector’ which discusses memory.

There are plenty of things to look forward to in February including Amandaland (the spin off from Motherland), spring bulbs popping up and longer days.. hooray!

Storm Eowyn is really kicking off here in Cornwall. I hope that wherever you are reading this, you are safe, warm and have access to some good snacks.

Sophie

Still some good stuff in the Poppy and Honesty Sale including this valance and pillowcase in Florence.

Popcorn please - the immersive joys of going to the cinema

A trip to the cinema is one of the only things which will detach me from the sofa in January. As soon as our local cinema opened their doors after the Pandemic, I was in there like a rat up a drainpipe, ordering every confection available at the Box Office. Despite the joys of being tucked up with popcorn and immersed into a fictional world, box office sales have been in rapid decline due to the increase of streaming subscriptions. With big fancy televisions and access to all films at anytime, we are seeing the slow death of the cinema.

When cinema opened back in 1930 it was the predominant cultural pursuit. Women would put on a cloche hat and wear a marcel wave and dress up for a night at the picture palace! (Lisa Stead). Cinemas continued to thrive for the next half a century and were particularly popular during the Second World War and the Great Depression in the USA. Sitting in our beautiful Art Nouveau cinema, I feel so sad to see most of the plush seats flipped up. Streaming services offer a good bang for your buck, but a trip to the cinema offers so much more.

Watching a film at the cinema will provide you with around 2 hours of uninterrupted escapism. If you are anything like me, then watching a film at home will also involve scrolling through your phone, answering to the snack needs of your family and responding to work emails. Without these distractions I can fully immerse myself in the plot, setting and characters. Watching a film at the cinema is viewing it as the Director intended. Some films are a visual feast and even the most sophisticated televisions cannot compete with the definiton of a cinema screen. I recently enjoyed the gorgeous wide angled shots in Conclave : the scarlet vestiments of the Cardinals illumininated against marble courtyards in the Vatican City.

The collective experience is the best aspect of watching a film at the cinema. Everyone is captivated by the same thing as we share laughter, sadness and surprise together. A couple of years ago, I watched the horror/comedy Cocaine Bear and the whole experience was enhanced immeasurably by the shared response of the audience. People were shouting, screaming and then laughing as the intoxicated bear goes on his murderous rampage. Several viewers had their coats over their heads and another had crawled under the seat.

One reason we go to the cinema less these days is simply because it costs so much to do so. However most tickets cost the equivalent of 2 pints of beer and there doesn’t seem to be a shortage of punters outside our local. So how can we revive The Golden Age of visiting the Picture Palace ? The experience has been elevated by companies such as Curzon who offer beautiful art deco styling and an adjacent bar. I personally think that nothing beats an evening out at the cinema, stepping out of everyday life for a couple of hours to laugh or cry with a bunch of complete strangers.

Setting the scene for a cosy January

Whilst I maintain that January is restorative month, making a very tweaks in your home will optimize your hibernation. Last week we dragged our Christmas tree onto the verge and packed up all the sparkly decorations, leaving everything looking dusty, boring and a bit sad. I get a bit twitchy when the house doesn’t feel right so I have made a few small changes to set the scene for a comfy January.

Soft lighting is central to feeling warm and cosy. I am constantly chastising family members for putting on the ‘big light’ instead of all the nice little lamps around our home. I haven’t packed away the fairy lights and these have been draped around surfaces to diffuse a lovely glow. I love having lights at different heights and recently bought this Seletti Mouse from Ebay, who looks rather gorgeous sat on a pile of books on a side table. We have converted some of our lamps to include a rechargeable bulb so that they can be placed in dark corners to cheer us all up. There are so many rechargable lamps on the high street that give you the freedom to put lights where you wish without investing in an electrician to add sockets.

For some reason Christmas seems to leave a lot of dust and clutter. I personally don’t have the energy to undertake a big deep clean, but a few lucky drawers will be getting a makeover and there is a charity shop box on the go. I don’t really want to look at grubby streaks when the spring sunshine finally arrives, so if anything gets a good scrub it will be the windows. I will definitely be having a wipe around everything with a mixture of essential oils and water. Purdy and Figg make fantastic blends which get the job done and hide the doggy/ teenage trainer aroma.

Long before the advent of Christianity, people hung evergreen boughs in their home over the winter months. Green is a great colour to include in your home during January as according to Karen Heller it is ‘restful, creating balance and harmony.’ Apparently green has these qualities because it resides in the centre of the colour wheel and does not require the eye to adjust. I love having large vases of of eucalyptus or foliage from the garden in our home. You could add some fluffy Gypsophila or large white roses from the supermarket, for some winter magic. It’s also very satisfying to force some bulbs at this time of year. I enjoy growing narcissi although they can get out of control pretty quickly and so it’s a good idea to prop them up with some nice mossy sticks. .As well as plants, you could also introduce some green textiles such as our linen tablecloth in Granny Smith or Ruffle Cushion.

Whilst I won’t be transforming into Marie Condo, it is difficult to rest when the house is awry. A bit of a chuck out, some soft lights and lots of refreshing greenery will hopefully set us up for a rejuventating January. I must mention here that I am very diligently refilling our bird feeders, it is so wonderful to hear their little chatter in the morning.

What small adjustments will you make in your home this month?

Linen Duvet Set, Ruffle Cushion, Bolster and Storage Bag in Granny Smith.

Handmade in Cornwall by Poppy and Honesty.