Blog posts
October 23, 2026
Feng shui in the bedroom: calm and better sleep
Create calm in the bedroom with feng shui: the right placement of the bed, soft lighting, balanced colours – and why mirrors should be placed with care.
How do you store blankets and throws during the summer?
How to store wool blankets and throws in summer so they last: clean, dry, airy and moth-proof. Here are the simple steps for long-term storage.
How do you care for and wash a plaid?
Make your throw last longer: how to gently wash and care for cotton and wool throws – temperature, drying and storage.
How is ceramics made? From clay to finished piece
From soft clay to finished vase: get the four steps in ceramics – shaping, drying, firing and glazing – and why handmade ceramics are unique.
How do you remove red wine stains from a tablecloth?
Red wine on the tablecloth? Act fast: blot it up, cover with salt, and wash cold. Get the steps that will save your tablecloth – and the myths you should...
What is terracotta – and what is it used for?
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? The difference between faience, stoneware and porcelain
What is faience – and how does it differ from stoneware and porcelain? Get the short explanation of the material, the firing process and durability.
How do you clean a jug or carafe on the inside?
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...
How do you remove coffee and tea stains from cups?
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.