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Banana and Chocolate Loaf recipe

admin June 6, 2020

We always seem to over-purchase bananas, and inevitably, end up with two or three unappetising looking black bananas! We have Nigel Slater to thank for this wonderful banana and chocolate […]

Surely, everybody wants ‘better shoes’?‏

admin January 11, 2020

Surely, everybody wants ‘better shoes’?‏ We’ve written previously about the global movement calling for more transparency in the fashion industry. Fashion Revolution – encouraging us to ask #WhoMadeMyClothes? And now has […]

What a transformation – preloved and reupholstered leather chair

admin August 7, 2018

before-and-after-leather-chair-landscape

What a transformation – preloved and reupholstered leather chair Ali Clifford talks to Heather Maskill, owner of the littlefurnitureshop.co.uk about restoring a pair of preloved leather chairs found in a barn! Ali […]

so good in every way – Ochre is more than a colour

admin November 1, 2016

So good in every way – Ochre is more than a colour So we’ve decided that we totally love the colours this time of year, so if you’ve not instagrammed […]

Hygge – pronounced ‘hue-gah’

admin October 18, 2016

Hygge – pronounced ‘hue-gah’ is so good in every way! This week’s photo challenge is all about ‘hygge’. With the changing of the seasons, everyone is talking about it. Ooh […]

It’s Autumn – time for a photo challenge

admin October 4, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} . Who would like a new theme? This week we’ll be (almost predictably) celebrating Autumn – so tag us – #sgiew_AUTUMN and we have […]

so good in every way – win a pot plant

admin September 21, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} This week’s theme is #sgiew_potplant with a nice prize from guest judge Debbie @komoonko – pictured below. PRIZE: A planter and plant. The plant is called string of […]

Organic September and WIN with Palava.co

admin September 15, 2016

Organic September and WIN with Palava.co So Organic September is here again, and that means we are another year older, and, um wiser?? 2016 has been a bit of a […]

ONLY 9 people needed! Is this you? Fairtrade Football

admin September 14, 2016

ONLY 9 people needed! Is this you? Fairtrade Football exclusive A social enterprise with the mission statement: empowering people to take their own little steps to change the world; need […]

sgiew_HORIZON

admin September 13, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} #sgiew_HORIZON I’m quite amazed at just how many #horizon shots I have in my instagram feed – so I’m really glad we chose it […]

instagram challenge – circle with owl_emma

admin August 30, 2016

#sgiew {so good in every way} #sgiew_circle This week we have a lovely photo challenge (and a prize!) – the theme is CIRCLE – so get creative – and share your […]

Bags creating jobs for the homeless

admin August 3, 2016

Bags creating jobs for the homeless Having been involved with BAFTS (British Association of fairtrade shops) through one of my clients, I came across ‘What Daisy Did’ – an ethical and sustainable fashion […]

instagram challenge – doors and window

admin August 2, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #sgiew_DoorsAndWindows This post has moved – it can now be read in full HERE thank you for stopping by… 🙂

origami folding box template

admin August 1, 2016

Origami folding box template We love a good upcycling project, and save all of our old hard back envelopes and cereal boxes instead of buying cardboard for crafting, why send […]

upcycling tin can project – kick the can

admin July 25, 2016

upcycling tin can project – kick the can So, the summer holidays are upon us, and to avoid the teen boredom kicking in too soon (excuse the pun) we’re upgrading […]

#sgiew and #sgiew_PAUSE instagram challenge

admin July 19, 2016

#sgiew and #sgiew_PAUSE instagram challenge The theme for #sgiew is #sgiew_PAUSE – and we’d love you to join in for a chance to win a wonderful pair of the beautiful Piper V Brown Linen […]

#sgiew and #sgiew_HANDMADE photo challenge

admin July 5, 2016

#sgiew and #sgiew_HANDMADE photo challenge So this week, we have a wonderful friend and sponsor for our instagram photograph challenge – Camilla Westergaard, from Folksy and Butterscotch & Beesting. The […]

What is a Doula?

admin June 14, 2016

What is a Doula? This week I chatted with Sophie Brigstocke, co-founder of www.nurturingbirth.co.uk and their doula directory www.nurturingbirthdirectory.com, a brilliant postcode based search engine for pregnancy, birth, postnatal and infant feeding support […]

Millican – the Sustainable backpack for the conscious traveller

admin June 2, 2016

Millican – the sustainable backpack for the conscious traveller I’ve been looking for a backpack with a more ‘grown-up’ feel to it for a while. I’ve had the inconvenience of shoulder and back discomfort for some […]

Late summer getaway at Fforest Gather 2016

admin June 1, 2016

Fun at Fforest Gather 2016 If you’re looking to get away this summer, check out the FForest Gather. Fforest Gather places emphasis on engagement, exchange and fun. Labelled as ‘a gathering’ […]

perspective, an instagram photo challenge

admin May 3, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #perspective It’s all about looking into the distance… I’ve been walking up this track for 13 years now, and suddenly the blonde […]

Switch off – enjoy the fields and the silence

admin April 27, 2016

Switch off – enjoy the fields and the silence This article has now moved HERE – thank you for stopping by… 🙂 Check out my instagram feed for […]

instagram challenge, sgiew – calm

admin April 26, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #calm #calmsea #calmbeforethestorm So about tonight’s theme; (and this is ‘confession time’ for me) I discussed the theme #calm with Diana, our guest […]

Who Made My Clothes ?

admin April 22, 2016

2016 is the third anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory complex disaster and the third Fashion Revolution event to mark the occasion. This year Fashion Revolution Day has been extended […]

sgiew instagram challenge – blue

admin April 19, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #blue #electricblue After an Easter break, we are BACK and it’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #blue this […]

sgiew instagram challenge pattern and symmetry

admin April 12, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #pattern #symmetry After an Easter break, we are BACK and it’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #pattern […]

Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

admin April 7, 2016

Vegan Banana Bread Recipe We ‘bumped into’ Rachel over on Instagram, having seen her photos of yummy Vegan Banana Bread we asked her for the recipe and here it is! […]

Human Nature Art ENDANGERED 13

admin April 6, 2016

Human Nature Art ‎ENDANGERED 13 *LIVE PAINTING – SUNDAY 10th APRIL – MIDDAY – 7PM* 13 artists take on a 120 metre stretch of railway arches in Tower Hamlets, London […]

Instagram challenge – eggs

admin March 22, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #eggs It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #eggs this week, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with photos of umm, […]

Pineapple as a leather alternative?

admin March 18, 2016

From Pineapples to Po-Zu! Pineapple as a leather alternative? yes! Po-Zu are a fabulous footwear brand, designed here in London; and this Spring sees the launch of an exciting collaboration with Pinatex, and […]

Instagram Challenge – Blossom and Blooms

admin March 15, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #blossomandblooms It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #blossomandblooms this week, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with photos of magnolia, […]

Instagram challenge – here comes spring

admin March 1, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #herecomesspring It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #herecomesspring, let’s fill the #sgiew feed with the signs of SPRING! […]

sgiew instagram challenge – green

admin February 9, 2016

sgiew instagram challenge – green It’s time for a new ‘so good in every way’, it’s #green, as in #spring and #shoots – so whether it’s your favourite paint pot, a […]

instagram challenge Fruit and Veg

admin January 19, 2016

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew Fruit and Veg. So following a hiatus, we’re BACK! kicking off the @sogoodineveryway {#sgiew for short} community challenge for 2016…. been busy […]

David Bowie – Planet Earth is blue

admin January 11, 2016

What an amazing man – and how sad. As children in the sixties, and art students in the eighties, we were inspired, and excited by David Bowie – enchanted, and […]

Beaumont Organic – a thoroughly ‘good’ brand

admin January 8, 2016

Outfit of the day? More like outfit of the season… So I always like to have something special to wear for family dinners, and Christmas this year was in particular […]

what are microbeads

admin January 4, 2016

The circle of life – think about it, if you use a skincare product, which may contain microbeads, those little pieces of plastic smaller than a grain of sand, you wash […]

winners Silhouette and Shadow SGIEW

admin December 22, 2015

Time for this week’s @sogoodineveryway {#sgiew for short} community challenge winners. It was [ #Silhouette and #Shadow ] and a VERY tough week for our guest judge the gorgeous Annie ♡🌿 @FableandFolk ♡♡♡ these are her favourite […]

instagram challenge Silhouette and Shadow

admin December 15, 2015

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew Silhouette and Shadow. Time for this week’s @sogoodineveryway {#sgiew for short} community challenge. It’s [ #Silhouette and #Shadow ] this week. Enough said. […]

WIN £50 prize ScentSicles and Myakka Fairy Lights

admin December 14, 2015

WIN £50 prize ScentSicles and Myakka Fairy Lights – We have had a ‘fake’ Christmas Tree for many years now, and have really missed the aroma of a natural Christmas […]

instagram challenge light

admin December 8, 2015

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew Light. Time for this week’s @sogoodineveryway {#sgiew for short} community challenge. It’s [ #light ] this week. It’s that time of year, candles, […]

Po-Zu – Making Green Mainstream

admin November 27, 2015

Here’s an exciting investment opportunity with a big tick in the ethical box. Po-Zu is an award-winning sustainable footwear brand, currently ranked the UK’s No. 1 Ethical Shoe Brand* They […]

instagram challenge love

admin November 17, 2015

[ so good in every way ] #sgiew You don’t have to look far to find the love in the world. Time for this week’s @sogoodineveryway {#sgiew for short} community […]

Instagram challenge look up

admin November 10, 2015

It’s time for this week’s ‘sogoodineveryway‘ community challenge. It’s [ look up ] this week. Whether you are underneath, looking up, or just admiring the sky! If you would like to join in, follow […]

Instagram challenge pumpkin

admin October 27, 2015

It’s time for this week’s #sogoodineveryway community challenge. It’s [ pumpkin ] this week, as they are really are just everywhere – and, oh the colours! If you would like to join in, use […]

fforest and Welsh woven blankets

admin October 26, 2015

As a design graduate, I have always had an interest and are drawn to, ‘creative types’ – I love to be inspired by these people – and admire their drive […]

Instagram challenge Autumn Leaves

admin October 20, 2015

It’s time for this week’s #sogoodineveryway challenge. It’s [ autumn leaves ] this week, as they are really just so ubiquitous – and of course totally photogenic! If you would like […]

Zero Waste Week 2015

admin September 7, 2015

We are welcoming another guest writer today, having stumbled across Elliot’s instagram feed when looking for stories on coconut oil and wooden spoons (don’t ask!). I found his wonderful instagram feed, and asked […]

Summer essentials

admin August 26, 2015

Summer may nearly be over but we thought it would only be right to mention our favourite items that helped us through those hot summery days. Whether on the beach […]

Glamping in Devon

admin July 30, 2015

If you are looking for a weekend camping IN COMFORT look no further than Aller Farm Glamping – We go camping in Europe every summer, and have been doing so […]

Tribe on Reflection

admin July 29, 2015

Since beginning my work in the world of ethical fashion this summer, I was immediately drawn to Tribe Sunglasses. The whole idea that no two pairs are the same […]

It’s Blueberry Season!

admin July 28, 2015

Blueberry season is upon us and we’re lucky enough to have a blueberry bush in our garden. We couldn’t let these blueberries go to waste so here are three of […]

Sophie La Girafe leads the way

admin June 16, 2015

France have shown their eco-friendly colours this week, banning the over the counter sale of the Monsanto *RoundUp* weedkiller. Whilst this ban has been brought forward due to its carcinogenic effects, the […]

World Oceans Day

admin June 8, 2015

Happy World Oceans Day! Today 8 June 2015 and forever more, we want to celebrate our oceans, and also bring attention to the destructive practices, such as illegal fishing, that […]

World Environment Day

admin June 5, 2015

Today is world environment day. Our highlight brand today is an amazingly environmentally aware shoe company based in London. They give 3% of their profits to four environmental charities. Launching […]

Ethical Fashion Po-Zu – shoes

admin February 9, 2015

I recently came across this amazing shoe brand Po-Zu.com when they were featured on the Guardian’s Christmas Shopping guide and I totally fell in love. Ethically made in Portugal, these […]

The FAIRTRADE Mark is 20 years old

admin October 16, 2014

Fairtrade at 20 The FAIRTRADE Mark is 20 years old in 2014; I was fortunate enough to be there to celebrate with the Fairtrade Foundation in London last night – […]

Somerset based furniture retailer gains highest fair trade ranking

admin September 25, 2014

Somerset based fair trade furniture retailer Myakka Ltd has been given a top ranking in the latest furniture research by the Ethical Company Organisation. Myakka’s new Ethical Company Organisation index rates place […]

Foraging and Blackberry Crumble

admin September 14, 2014

Foraging and Blackberry Crumble We do rather love a late summer, with fruit to forage for free, and the late sunshine is all rather a bonus! We are lucky enough […]

Campaign for Safer Streets

admin June 6, 2014

Ali writes: With Sustrans BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK running 9-13 June 2014, and National Bike Week following on the 14th June, we loved this local Reading Story about The Reading […]

Global warming and sunflowers

admin May 19, 2014

Biofuels 101 It is no longer a secret that industrialised societies have become overly dependent on fossil fuels. According to a recent study carried out by the Department for Energy and […]

The Energy Show

admin April 10, 2014

The Energy Show and everything you needed to know about Methane! We love the Science Museum, and enjoy visiting the Launchpad gallery which is packed with over 50 interactive exhibits. We visited […]

A passion for upcycling

admin January 29, 2014

Meet Sarah from ‘Delaney Designs’ who has a passion for upcycling – and upcycles fabrics and clothes into gifts and accessories for the home… Sarah writes: A couple of years […]

Christmas Trees – made from books?!

admin December 10, 2013

Our local library is having a re-vamp – I’m pleased for them, they are a lovely bunch in there, and as a family we just don’t visit enough during the […]

Exploring eco energy at lower costs to the pocket and planet

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admin August 30, 2013

Unless you are a hermit, living in a cosy cave in the middle of nowhere, we all need energy to help power our homes, bring light into our lives and […]

More in the Forest – Visit England

admin August 1, 2013

We are so lucky in the UK to have such amazing countryside to visit – and with the summer hols in full swing, we were delighted to hear that one […]

paint dipped tin cans

admin June 27, 2013

Follow my blog with Bloglovin A quick one today – and a great way to re-use some old paint, and baked bean tins! So, on cat-feeding duty at the neighbour’s […]

Cupboard Love – Upcycling an abandoned find

environment

admin June 24, 2013

Hello and thanks for stopping by, this post has now moved to my new site… HERE Please do pop over there to read all about this amazing find, and how […]

Meet Jill Barker, Sense Organics

admin May 13, 2013

A Greener Life for us are delighted to hear that Jill Barker is BACK! After taking a break from London life, Jill Barker, the founder of Green Baby, the original organic […]

Urban Gardens – the wonders of Spring

admin May 1, 2013

So, it’s Day 4.) in our #UrbanGardens series… For the life of me, can’t remember what this tree is called! Please tell me so that I can update this post! […]

Do Bees like Magnolia trees?

admin April 29, 2013

Oh yes… clearly they do. Totally delighted today with the EU’s decision to suspend the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides. Emma Hockridge, Soil Association Head of Policy said; “This is […]

Message in our bottle

admin April 29, 2013

Pollution Our seas are becoming increasing polluted. Eco brand Ecover’s aim is to create a fully sustainable and recyclable plastic that will minimise the use of raw materials in our […]