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Mother’s Day is on 27th March!

Mother’s Day is on 27th March!

Mother's Day is the day you get to show your mum how grateful you are for everything they’ve done for you (or indeed a great excuse to show your appreciation for any fabulous human being in your life).  Write a card, tell them in person or buy a gift to let them know how much they’re loved - here's a few ideas......
March 01, 2022 — Sophie Martin
Tags: Abstract Dinner Candles British Colour Standard Candles bungalow denmark Clear Glass Vase dried hydrangeas flowers Gifts hand block printed napkins Homemade gifts House Doctor Vase housedoctor Mothers day mothers day gift ideas Striped Dinner Candles vases
Big News! Andrassy Living has it's own real-life shop

Big News! Andrassy Living has it's own real-life shop

I have acquired a rather beautiful Grade II listed shop in the stunning Somerset town of Ilminster.  Yes, we're moving to Somerset (as soon as we find a home!)
January 16, 2022 — Sophie Martin
Tags: 28 East Street Ilminster Somerset
Your Home Office - stylish versus practical.....

Your Home Office - stylish versus practical.....

...well actually, I think a home office should be both.  Now, not everyone has the luxury of having a room dedicated to being a home office but even if you only have a small desk under the stairs, this blog will give you some great tips.  Here's one I found earlier (a desk under the stairs I mean)....
January 16, 2022 — Sophie Martin
Tags: desks filing cabinets home office large desks office chairs office organisation offices offices at home small office spaces small spaces study trestle tables working at home
Lockdown - Relaxing at Home

Lockdown - Relaxing at Home

I give to you, a list of things to do to relax at home, all taken from advice I've sifted through on the internet or from books/TV shows/Podcasts.  I've had plenty of time for 'surfing' lately but it actually isn't very relaxing so I've done the hard work for you - keep the laptop/phone time to a minimum if you can (once you've read this blog post obviously!)  It's not rocket science but it might just inspire someone, somewhere....
January 11, 2021 — Sophie Martin
Tags: bathing bedding bedrooms bedscapes how to relax lockdown meditation reading relax at home relaxing things to do at home vision boards
Just In: Bloomingville

Just In: Bloomingville

We're very happy to announce that we've started stocking Bloomingville's eponymous interiors accessories - a carefully chosen selection of their gorgeous products feature in our new Spring/Summer collection.
February 28, 2018 — Sophie Martin

Beautifully set tables: Not an origami napkin in sight

Do you think about your table and how it's going to look when you're expecting guests over for a meal?  It doesn't take a moment to produce something really special if you've got a decent set of napkins and perhaps a tablecloth or runner at home (washed and ironed of course).  The next thing (that really makes the table) are the little touches.  Here's one I prepared earlier........
June 09, 2017 — Sophie Martin
Tags: alfresco dining beautifully set tables broste copenhagen candles bungalow denmark carrot salad formal table settings gee cartwright cookery hand block printed napkins how to set a table linen napkins mel denisse picnic setting outdoor dining picnics summer entertaining table setting etiquette table settings wedding table settings
The day I tried my hand at Modern Calligraphy

The day I tried my hand at Modern Calligraphy

I thought I'd update you on my calligraphy efforts having taken the beginners course with the fabulous Quill London at the beautiful Blaegrove Barn at the weekend.
October 14, 2016 — Sophie Martin
Tags: Blaegrove barn calligraphy creative workshops farmerswife modern calligraphy popup barn on the farm quill london

9 ways to add glamour to your bathroom

I thought I'd share a few tips today about glamorizing your bathroom (is glamorizing a word? It is now!) Bathrooms are so important these days - they're almost the only room in the house that you get to be in by yourself (if you're lucky)...
April 29, 2015 — Sophie Martin
Tags: bathroom ideas bathroom lighting bathroom tiles bathrooms broste copenhagen candles glamorous bathrooms house doctor house doctor bowls luxury bathrooms scented candles tinek towels volga linen

Quaffing & Troughing at The Pig Hotel

Well this time last week, I was excited at the prospect of a couple of nights away with Mike without our beloved children and had no idea what to expect...
February 06, 2015 — Sophie Martin
Tags: boutique hotels brockenhurst foraged food great bars lymington new forest new forest hotels restaurants with rooms the pig the pig hotel

Maison et Objet Trade Show - the home of home accessories

I went on  my bi-annual trip to Paris last weekend for the Maison et Objet trade show, a mecca for all things interiors.  They have over 3000 exhibitors showing their...
February 02, 2015 — Sophie Martin
Tags: brostecopenhagen cushions day birger et mikkelsen day home homewares housedoctor interiors lanterns maisonetobjet MO15 paris fair savon de marseille tinek vases

De-clutter, get organised and look sharp

For my first blog of 2015 I thought I'd help you give your home a lift after the Christmas decorations have come down.  Plus, we all like a bit of...
January 09, 2015 — Sophie Martin

Bored of Christmas Pudding? You'll LOVE this

I had a rare day out of the 'office' on Friday morning as I was attending a cookery demonstration no less.  I've never been to one before and wasn't sure...
December 08, 2014 — Sophie Martin
Tags: Gee Cartwright mulled wine New Recipes pork