My Journal

The seasons are changing once more. Autumn colours are on our minds, with a palette of warm blues and greens, and autumn golds mixed with warm russet reds and...

October marks Wool Month, a global initiative to celebrate this unique sustainable fibre, and its inherent natural, renewable, and biodegradable benefits, championed by The Campaign For Wool and British...

There are many ways to add detail to our interior design projects and one of my favourites is to use trimmings on soft furnishings and upholstery. I love the...

What is a roman blind? Why is it a popular window dressing? Discover why this classic and timeless window dressing is a must-have for your home.

It is no secret that we love bespoke curtains made from beautiful linen fabrics.  Linen cloth has many incredible qualities. It is naturally stain-resistant, anti-bacterial, and biodegradable.  It is also...

How often have you thought ‘what size lampshade do I need for my lamp base? I often receive enquiries about how to choose the right size lampshade for a...

I had never imagined that when I saw my first length of Harris tweed cloth over 20 years ago, I would develop this life-long passion for this cloth. Harris...

As winter finally settles in to our landscape, nature has revealed a beautiful palette of colours that draw us outside, and where we can find inspiration for our interior...

With our thoughts already turning towards Christmas and New Year, we think about hosting friends and family and looking at our all-important guest bedrooms, making sure they are warm...

As many of you know, I absolutely love natural materials and craftsmanship, and one of my passions is the importance of designing and making in the UK.  In a...

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about nature and our love for the Somerset landscape. When we founded the business, bringing the outside in...

Pippa's fabrics and wallpapers are one of my favourite 'go-to' designs. They are timeless and simply beautiful, very versatile, fresh with a contemporary twist, and work incredibly well alongside...

Wallpaper had disappeared from interiors for many years, however it has really returned to the forefront of interior design over the past few years. It is a great way...

Pure wool is an important part of our UK heritage and has been used for centuries in the clothing industry as well as interior design. It also has some...

Winter has passed and Spring is finally here. And with the change in season comes a new light, as the sun starts to move slightly higher in the sky,...

There is an increasing drive towards British manufacturing over the past few years. Since the early 1960’s the British textile and weaving industry has been in decline due to...

The interior design industry is historically known to have a high level of waste and emissions, so it is not surprising that I am often asked how interior design...

December & January are always a very quiet time in the interiors industry. So for this month’s journal, I thought I would choose a Somerset garden that has always...

If you have ever fallen in love with a fabric design but wondered how to incorporate this into your interiors, fabric lampshades can be the perfect option. Smaller items...

Choosing colour schemes can be one of the most difficult parts of designing your home. Not only is there an endless choice of paints and colours from many brands...

I am often asked for interior design tips and where to start. While there are so many styles, products and colours available, there are many different ‘golden rules’ available,...

As the summer days slowly draw to a close and we enter September, our thoughts drift towards the home once more and the return to cooler months. Autumn is...

Have you heard the phrase Biophilic Design and wondered what it means and where or how this fits in to our homes or living spaces?

'Coastal Meets Country' Inspired fabrics and wallpapers designed in Cornwall. Naomi Sisson's designs are inspired by the rugged countryside and the inspiring Cornish coastline surrounding her home. I...

Sometimes, a new fabric designer appears on my radar, who's designs simply catch my eye. Eleanor Fausing is one of these new designers, with a collection of hand drawn...

It has been quite a while since I last posted and it has been a very different year to the usual one for all of us, with challenges in...

Behind every business is a story. A story of life, of roots and pathways, and growth and creativity. ‘From Cloth To Home’ is my story.

Colour inspiration is all around us, rooted in our seasons and countryside.

I love the variety that our seasons give us in the UK, in particular noticing the small changes in each season as the year progresses through. The use of...

Earlier this year, Pantone, the renown colour trend forecasting company, announced their 2020 Colour of The Year as Classic Blue

The Country Brocante Fair returned to the incredible Daylesford Organic Farm in the Cotswolds at the weekend and we were so pleased to be one of the exhibitors.

Reflection and instinct are invaluable parts of human nature and this year, they have played a much larger part in the business and the directions and decisions we made,...

One of my things I love about running your own business is the marketing and promotion and exhibiting at a select few shows each year, to meet our customers...

A colour palette inspired by the beautiful rugged landscape of the Cornish Coast.

I am so fortunate to have been involved in many dreamy interior projects over the years, and this one was no exception!