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Sponsored post | A hut for all seasons: crafting style

Iona Bower June 28, 2022

Feathering your nest is surely one of life’s greatest pleasures. Whether you prefer a regular top-to-toe overhaul or the occasional addition of a well-chosen accessory, we all find ourselves vicariously decorating from time to time – be it our own homes or perhaps a holiday let we’ve enjoyed staying in.

Something that often sparks imagination is a shepherd’s hut and the clever folk at Blackdown Shepherd Huts know just how to style these spaces to achieve comfort and cosiness. Over the years they’ve built up strong relationships with crafts people around the UK and they’re giving us a sneaky peek inside their contacts book…

1 A WOOD PIECE

Cornish Woodsmith

Using foraged and storm-damaged wood, Dominic Pearce creates functional, yet tactile, items that add warm, organic colour.

cornishwoodsmith.com

2 A METALWORK PIECE

Rowan MacGregor

Bath-based Rowan creates delicate copper wreaths with aged patinas, making them look like they’ve a lifetime of stories to tell.

rowanmacgregor.co.uk

3 A CERAMIC PIECE

Amanda Banham Ceramics

Amanda’s raku fired houses and rainbows are eagerly sought after at her monthly online shop. Each has a quirky character and some are adorned with meaningful phrases.
amandabanham.com

4 A PERFUME

Ffern

Somerset-based Ffern uses only the highest quality sustainable ingredients to release four seasonal scents each year on the equinox and solstice dates.

ffern.co

5 A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

Botanical Tales

Floral artist Bex, who’s based in Lyme Regis, creates beautiful dried-flower wreaths and installations for weddings and events. Her workshops are a great way to harness the skills required to grow and create your own floral displays for around the home.

botanicaltales.com

6 A BOOK

Little Stories of Your Home

by Laura Pashby (Quadrille)

While away an afternoon with Laura’s beautiful photography and expertly written words to help guide readers on how to be more mindful in life and how to capture those little moments.

laurapashby.com

7 A COSY CUSHION

Mary Benson London

Inspired by tarot and iconic astral and lunar symbols, dress and homeware designer Mary Benson produces eye-catching statement pieces, including these beautifully huggable cushions with recycled stuffing.

marybenson.london

8 A CANDLE

The Owl & The Apothecary

Katy Theakston has a talent for gathering people around fire with ceremonies. Her Wilding candle – made with soy wax and essential oils – brings some of that escapism to your home with its soothing and calming blend of lavender, sweet bergamot, cedarwood and patchouli.

owlapothecary.com

 

For more information and inspiration, visit blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk or follow on Instagram: @blackdownshepherdhuts.

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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