Blanket Boxes at Myakka

I’m always drawn to pretty or unusual boxes and chests when browsing in antique or home furnishings shops.  It can be difficult though to find reasonably priced items that combine quality with ethical concerns.  So I was very pleased to stumble across Myakka with their ranges of furniture from a single fair trade supplier in [...]

Method Hand-Washes

Method hand gels are a great way of getting hands clean without using nasty chemicals.  I’m a bit fan of Method’s cleaning products and I use a number of them at home.  I was interested to discover that they now offer a hand soap range. Lots of hand-washes these days boast about their anti-bacterial credentials.  [...]

Guest Post: Simple steps to making your home more energy efficient

Energy costs keep rising, each bill from your energy provider just seems to be slightly more than the last. It’s a pretty familiar tale across the UK and the unfortunate reality is that prices and costs won’t come down. Which is why so many of you out there have taken it into your hands to [...]

Hearts for your Valentine

Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and it’s worth organising your gifts now.  Hearts are the traditional symbol of love and there are some beautifully designed items out there that would make welcome gifts. This Silver & Recycled Aluminium “Fronds” Heart from Anna Clifton Jewellery caught my eye.  It’s hand-made with a sterling silver [...]

Guest Post: UK big six cut energy prices

The top six energy providers are working to keep up with sudden changes in the weather and an unexpected surplus of energy supply this month. Three of the big six — SSE Plc, Centrica Plc, and Electricite de France SA–decreased their prices during the second week of January after a stint of unseasonably higher temperatures [...]

Guest Post: Eco-friendly cleaning in your home

Cleaning your home in an eco-friendly way can help the environment and improve your health, especially if you suffer from irritations and allergies. It has other benefits, too, such as helping you sleep better and making babies less fussy. Here, we will look at some eco-friendly ways to clean your home. Find and Remove Toxic [...]

Guest Post: 4 Factors to Consider When Making Your Home Eco-Friendly

There are a plethora of reasons you may want to make your home more eco-friendly. It’s easy to get people on board with an eco-project for their home once they start to grasp how much energy their homes are actually wasting. Here are three factors you need to consider when making your home eco-friendly.      [...]

Tiles for your Home

At this time of year you might be thinking about home improvement projects for the coming 12 months.  Kitchen and bathroom are top of my wishlist and they may need to remain there, but that hasn’t stopped me window shopping.  Susie Watson Designs have some lovely tiles that are a little bit different from the [...]

Guest Post: When to Replenish Your Stock of De-Icing Salt

Unlike the previous couple of years winter has, so far, been reasonably kind to us. Indeed experts have even been telling us that 2011 was the second mildest Christmas since records began. This run of unseasonably warm weather has meant that the council gritters, and their mountains of de-icing salt, have barely seen any action [...]

Reclaimed Furniture from Idyll Home

I recently discovered Idyll Home who search out some very stylish, ethical and environmentally friendly products.  They have some wonderful furniture made from reclaimed wood. The simplicity of this side table is really appealing. Made from reclaimed old elm wood (after all new elm wood is a rarity these days) and an iron base, these [...]

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