Blog posts

Terracotta is fired, unglazed clay in that characteristic reddish-brown colour. Find out what it's used for – and why it's ideal for pots and plants.

What is faience – and how does it differ from stoneware and porcelain? Get the short explanation of the material, the firing process and durability.

Hard to reach the bottom? Here's how you clean the inside of a jug or carafe with rice, vinegar or bicarbonate of soda – and get it sparkling clean and...

Brown coffee and tea stains in your cups? Remove them easily with bicarbonate of soda or vinegar – get the gentle method that makes ceramics and porcelain shine again.

Are your candles smoking or dripping? Discover the causes – too long a wick, draughts and poor quality – and the simple tricks for a clean, calm flame.

Glaze is the glass-like layer that makes ceramics dense, durable and beautiful. Find out what glaze is, why it's used, and how to look after it.

How to store candles so they keep their shape and colour: cool, dark and flat – and why heat and sun are the candles' worst enemies.

Japandi blends Japanese wabi-sabi with Nordic hygge: calming earthy tones, natural materials and handmade ceramics. Here's how to get the look.

Create flow and balance in your home with feng shui: a clutter-free entrance, the five elements and the use of mirrors, plants and candles.