One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns! Do you remember the rhyme? Hot cross buns have been around since around the 16th century. No one knows for certain when the tradition began, but around this time in England, bakers were limited by law to occasions when this special dough could be made. Good Friday wasContinue reading “Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns…”
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Creating an Outdoor Living Area
The clocks have gone forward, and British summertime has begun! Warmer days are just round the corner. Time to start planning projects for the fifth room of the house, your garden! We’ve pulled together some great, easy and even cost-effective ideas to help you create an inviting and purpose-fit outdoor living space this year. SUN’SContinue reading “Creating an Outdoor Living Area”
How to Recycle Your Old Fireplace
We’re frequently asked, ‘How do I recycle or dispose of my old fireplace?’. So, we’ve popped together a few ideas to help inspire you and save these often beautiful items, from ending up in the landfill. Whether you’re completely dismantling the entire fireplace and surround, getting rid of an old fire appliance or removing anContinue reading “How to Recycle Your Old Fireplace”
Easy Stovetop Popcorn
Salted, buttered, or caramel, National Popcorn Day celebrates this delectable snack on January 19 but did you know you can make it on your wood-burning stove? Your stove can keep your home warm, but you can use it for more than just burning wood. Your stove is the perfect tool to prepare a delicious servingContinue reading “Easy Stovetop Popcorn”
It’s Officially Pudding Season!
Pudding, a course to be celebrated! Did you know that on Wednesday the 9th of November every year it’s officially British Pudding Day! Who knew?! It’s a well-known fact that we’re a sweet-toothed nation and when the temperatures start to drop out come the traditional hot steamy puddings. Farewell fruit salads and ice cream, jelliesContinue reading “It’s Officially Pudding Season! “
You’ll Always Find Me in The Kitchen at Parties
Cosy up your kitchen with a fabulous fireplace! This isn’t something new, in fact not so long ago there was always a fireplace in the kitchen! A fireplace in the kitchen is not only a warming focal point, but it also adds to the comfort level in a room and is inviting too. Not everybodyContinue reading “You’ll Always Find Me in The Kitchen at Parties”
Bright and Bold Interiors
Interior design has never been so energised and vibrant! Decorating in the 2020’s is all about making YOUR heart sing, creating your ideal living space, making it bright and being bold with the colours you love. It depends on who you ask as to what the colours for 2023 are. Leading paint brand Dulux announcedContinue reading “Bright and Bold Interiors”
A Celebration of Anna Connelly
8th March 2022 marks this year’s International Women’s Day, a worldwide celebration of women’s rights and celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. March 1 through March 31 also marks the celebration of Women’s History Month. This month-long celebration is designed to pay tribute to the “generations of women whose commitment toContinue reading “A Celebration of Anna Connelly”
Pizza Oven Christmas Treats
Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time of year to get those pizza ovens fired up and get creative. No, we’re not talking about cooking your entire Christmas roast (though that is possible!), we want to spread the festive cheer by giving you a few ideas for some easy peasy,Continue reading “Pizza Oven Christmas Treats”
2021 Christmas Décor Trends
We say it every year, but we can’t quite believe that we’re starting to think about Christmas already! However, after the disappointment of 2020’s festive season, we’re only too happy to look ahead, towards what will hopefully be a more ‘normal’ December, with more family members gathered around the tree and fewer seasonal Zoom parties. We’ve scolledContinue reading “2021 Christmas Décor Trends”
Living Fires 