New Stockist: Eyam

The Village Green is a little cafe in the beautiful Peak District village of Eyam in the Hope Valley.
Eyam is such a fascinating village full of history, it's one of my favourite places in the Peak District. (maybe because I got married there!)

Eyam is one of the best-preserved villages and is the famous 'plague village', which went into voluntary quarantine when the plague arrived from London in 1665. The village lies in Eyam Moor which is a beautiful area for walking, with good views across the Derwent valley and many Bronze Age remains and monuments.

With a legendary plague history, fascinating stories and a setting amongst the beautiful Peak District a day in Eyam is a day to remember. Make sure you stop by the Village Green cafe for lovely homemade food and fantastic gift ideas.

Find out more about them on their website...
www.cafevillagegreen.com

Spring 2016

My spring/summer collection for Debenhams has started to appear online. My 'Bryony' duvet cover is one of my favourite pieces, I even have this bedding at home! Inspired by beautiful vintage, silk handkerchiefs. This design was a real challenge due to the nature of the repeat, but the results are gorgeous! I'm so pleased with it. It showcases my distinctive vintage-inspired style, featuring a combination of hand drawn bold and ditsy floral prints off set with a contrasting pale blue spotty border. The reverse print is a very sweet yellow floral repeat which offers a more subtle option.

Here's the product Details:
50% cotton, 50% polyester percale, Thread count: 180, Machine wash on a 40 degree cycle,
Suitable for tumble drying, Suitable for ironing on a warm setting





All products exclusive to Debenhams

'Bryony' duvet cover from £40
Budgie Cushion £22 
'Love' slogan cushion £26

Scottie Dog cushion
'Bakery Shop' cushion £25  
Purple floral embroidered throw £100

True Love Shortbread

With Valentine's day a little over 2 weeks away you may be wondering, what an earth am I going to get for my true love this year? Well if you don't know what to give your valentine there is nothing better than something homemade! These shortbread biscuits are super yummy, very easy to make and are very cute present. I made mine with my new cookie cutters and stamps which are now available from my Debenhams collection. Click here to shop the range.




You'll need...

My set of 4 cookie cutters,

My set of 3 biscuit stamps

175g plain flour,

75g caster sugar,

100g butter

Plus a little caster sugar for sprinkling



To make...

Measure the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.

Cut the butter into cubes, add to the mixture and rub in until it looks like breadcrumbs.

Squeeze the mixture together into a ball, add a small cube of butter if the mixture is too dry.

Roll out on a well floured surface to 1cm thick.

Cut into shapes using the cutters, and using the stamps press firmly into the dough to add decoration to each biscuit.

Preheat the oven to 160oC and bake for 10 to 15mins or until light golden.

Leave to cool on a wire rack.

Fill a cake tin and give to the one you love or keep them for a little treat for yourself! 

Add these items to your collection, click to shop... 

Set of three pink floral and gingham tea towels £14

Be my Valentine

With Valentine's Day is on it's way bring a little love into your home with my new heart collection for Debenhams. Collection the whole range of kitchen storage, printed textiles and heart shape accessories. This range is inspired by retro kitchens, vintage lace and ditsy prints. The perfect excuse for a spring clean and give your kitchen a new look.



  
Photos curtsey of Vintage Frills

New Cushions

To start the year off I've launched three new cushion designs. My cushions are printed in England and handmade by me on my little sewing machine. They are limited edition and come with my signature rosette. They also have a envelope opening for easy cleaning and include a feather cushion pad. You can wash them on a normal cool cycle in your machine too. Guaranteed to cheer up your sofa and ease your winter blues.