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A treasure trove of interesting information and stories about the things we love; country living, rural life, interiors and styling, wildlife, sustainability, garden trends and anything else that sparks our interest!
I’m so pleased to launch the first few products of a new design! Bantams have become a firm favourite with many of our customers so there seemed to be every reason to include them in our future. More products featuring our feathered friend will be arriving soon!
We’re all missing someone at the moment. Social media is great for keeping in touch but there’s something satisfying about sending a handwritten note; and who doesn’t love receiving a letter in the post (as long as it’s not a credit card statement or junk mail of course!). It’s also a great to start a […]
Continuing from last week… Gift wrapping The tissue paper we use for our gift wrapping is recycled and can be recycled again. Our logo is also printed on labels made with recycled paper. For products to which we add an addition finishing touch, we use natural jute string. Occasionally we use velvet nylon ribbon (this […]
I thought it was about time I gave a little update on how we’re using and adapting our packaging. Our focus is always on how we might operate our business in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way, so here is a quick run down on how we’re trying to achieve that with our packaging. Eco […]
We’re thrilled to be taking part in another online market by the Shop Small Love Indie team! Don’t miss out – it’s next weekend (29th to 30th January 2021). Just head over to www.shopsmallloveindie.co.uk to find out more (including some exclusive discount codes!)
As we start looking forward to Spring, I’ve put together a few ideas to help attract some more wildlife to your outdoor space this year without spending a fortune. Birds and Insects Like all of us, they look for food and shelter. Homemade bird feeders and bird boxes are an obvious solution but providing good […]
It’s been an amazingly tough year for all of us. So it’s been even more heart-warming to have had the support of so many lovely people I have met through my little business this year. So here’s a big ‘thank you’ to all of my family, friends, customers, suppliers and followers on social media for […]
While we’re all very much focusing on living in the ‘here and now’, I thought it was a great time to appreciate one particular moment in time, the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice is the very short moment when the sun is precisely located over the Tropic of Capricorn. That is the line of latitude […]
The school Christmas holidays are a great chance to spend a bit more quality time with the little ones of the family. But if we’re honest, most children are quite capable of exceeding all reasonable health and safety decibel limits, especially in anticipation of the big day! So when the adults in the house are […]
This weekend (5th and 6th December) is set to be a busy one at Bruce Bramfield Home & Gifts! Firstly, we will be taking part in our second Shop Small Love Indie virtual market! The market showcases lots of unique independent businesses from around the UK. Check out their website www.shopsmallloveindie.co.uk for all the latest […]