Here at Cosy Home, we hate to waste anything, and we’ve been busy thinking up ideas to re-use all that lovely Christmassy gift wrap, and all those cards. Here’s what we’ve come up with. Christmas cards Start by sorting through your cards, and dividing them into piles (this will also…
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Ruth Cartwright, owner and founder of natural soap business Ruth Romano, has always preferred a natural approach to skincare, and after she survived breast cancer, it became even more important to track down natural products that were free from harsh chemicals. “It’s become a passion, an obsession and a way…
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Graphic designer and crafter Fiona Watson makes individual pieces of ‘digital art’, using a mixture of traditional artistic techniques and the latest technology to decorate her individual jewellery and homeware. Fiona’s career path towards becoming a ‘digital artist’ and setting up her business Figero Designs wasn’t always straightforward. “I’ve always…
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It would be hard to find an artist with a greater passion for their work than Emma Bryan of Hattie Boo Designs. Words tumble out of her, jostling for space as she describes the inspiration and creation of her beautiful handmade stationery, with its quirky illustrations. “I’ve always loved stationery,…
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Chickenwire, nature, dragonflies and recycling – wire sculptor Jaz Elwick invited us to take a look inside her world. Jaz, who lives in Northwich, Cheshire, describes her artwork as ‘drawing with wire’. “I’ve always been interested in the creative process,” said Jaz, who lives in Northwich, Cheshire. “That interest wasn’t…
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Fancy making your own Christmas decorations? Cargo have some crafty kits in store that will help you quickly and easily unleash your creativity and create some cute handmade decorations for your home. Choose from the Pretty Owls kit (£5), which actually don’t look too Christmassy, so you could use these…
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At Cosy Home, we’re always looking for fresh, exciting products for the home, so we were delighted to chat to Kate Samuels of Kate Samuels Design about her gorgeous enamelware. Kate’s interest in this unusual craft was sparked early on by an old enamel plate kept from childhood. “I love…
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Homemade presents are always more thoughtful and personal than shop-bought equivalents. Even if you don’t think you’re particularly creative, artistic or good at cooking, don’t despair – there are lots of options for handmade presents that don’t require you to be Delia Smith or Picasso. Most, once you’ve got the ingredients…
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