Accessories

How to be happy in 2019

New Year, new chance to give yourself a great big shot of positive energy with one of these 28 inspirational ideas.
Snuggly recycled throws

Check out these snuggly eco-friendly blankets, throws and bags - and can you spot the bottle? No, really...
Hygge goodies for your home

The Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hue-gah) has been around forever but this winter it seems to be spreading its warmth to the UK. I noticed a whole display of books dedicated to the subject in Foyles at Waterloo station the other day. So what is it? It loosely translates as a feeling of wellbeing […]
Spooky Sussex Halloween accessories

Getting in the Halloween mood? If you’re partying this season get ready to thrill with these spooky centrepieces and accessories from Sussex suppliers and the Muddy Boutique, all available online. There’s a touch of the night about this deluxe phone case, £41.75 from the Muddy Boutique This Mexican Day of the Dead inspired Sugar Skull ring, £35, […]
Forties fashion vintage goodies

If you live in the East of the county and love all things vintage you might fancy heading over the border to the ‘Salute to the 40s’ weekender at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham this Sat 17 – Sun 18 Sept with live vintage music, dancing and variety acts. Whether or not you’ve a vintage event to go […]
Fab new floral workshop parties

Got a late summer festival to go to? Planning a wedding… a girls’ get together… a kids’ party? Get yourself booked onto one of the lovely new workshops from Highgate Florist & Growers in Rotherfield, near Crowborough in East Sussex (also available at a location to suit you). The Highgate shop is a fixture in […]
Muddy Makeover: clever lounge update

When I moved house a few years ago our lounge started as pretty much a blank canvas. ‘Brilliant!’ I thought. How wrong I was. There’s only so long you can sit on a tired old sofa that clashes with the dark inherited walls before you have to start making some quick decisions. The trauma of […]