23/07/2026
…and here’s why 👇🏽
🪵 Choose natural materials first.
Linen, cotton, wood, stone, ceramic and cast iron don’t just look better, they age beautifully and wear well when you learn to care for them. They develop character over time instead of looking worn out, giving your home that lived-in feel.
👉🏽 As a shortcut guide:
- ceramics and linens: Portuguese (Bordallo Pinheiro Mondego Piglet in Bed • Linen Bedding & More The White Company )
- Cast iron: French or British (Le Creuset UK / hornbeamcookware )
- Wool blankets: British (Scottish, Irish, English or Welsh wool)
✨ Shopping independent guarantees uniqueness.

Your home should be a reflection of your taste, not of what’s trending online for that season. The most characterful homes are often filled with pieces that have a person, not a huge team, behind them. Keep craftsmanship alive. Also having a direct relationship with the seller makes it easier to personalise things so means you can sometimes get EXACTLY what you need.
Chequered tea towel from North Home / wooden stumps from Etsy UK
đź’¸ Buy the highest quality you can afford.

A well-made linen tablecloth or solid wooden board will outlive countless cheaper alternatives. This rule requires you to be really secure in your style to know what you’ll want to use in 15 years time. But it’s an investment in your home, your headspace, the environment and your interior style. Invest in pieces you’ll still love in a decade and learn to care for them so they actually get there!
🤔 Ask yourself, “Will I actually use this?” Or does it just look good on the shelf?

Pieces should be as equally practical as they are beautiful. Your favourite jug should be able to hold flowers one day and gravy the next. Practicality is part of the charm. Pick things you’ll use, not just things you think look great on the shop floor.
đź“ś Second hand and vintage items are the gold standard to me. No further explanation.
That’s how I shop! ❤️
