In the late 1920s and 1930s, America underwent a revolution and the Golden Age of Hollywood began. Cinema suddenly because accessible and mainstream, and most people went to the movies at least once a week. As techniques and technology improved, films became more complex and the era produced films which…
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The whole of September is Organic September, an initiative run by the Soil Association to help promote organic goods and producers. According to the Soil Association, choosing organic means higher levels of animal welfare, lower levels of pesticides, no manufactured herbicides or artificial fertilisers and more environmentally sustainable management of the…
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Tra la la, tra la la, tra la la la…….Here at Cosy Home, we’re busy getting into the festive spirit. Here’s what we’re hoping to find in our stocking on Christmas morning (and we’ve been really good this year, Santa…..). 1. Luigi spoon rest, Koziol Just one Cornetto…..this cute spoon…
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One of our favourite parts of autumn is kicking through piles of leaves in the park – red, golden, brown and yellow, they’re a last display of colour before the colder weather sets in. This year, we’re thinking about bringing autumn inside with these autumn-leaf themed home accessories – that…
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Nothing says ‘cosy’ like pure natural wool. It’s warm, breathable and deeply comforting, and it’s the perfect time to invest in some woolly accessories ready for the colder weather. From 10 to 16 October 2016 The Campaign for Wool (yes, really) holds its 7th UK Wool Week, designed to promote the use…
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The appeal of denim is timeless – after all – how many of us can say we’ve never owned a pair of jeans? The name ‘denim’ is a corruption of ‘de Nîmes’, meaning ‘from the French town of Nîmes’. Although known in Europe since the 17th century, the fabric, once…
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If you’re a little less than organised when it comes to your Christmas shopping, then don’t panic. There’s no need to join the rush to the shops and queue for hours – there’s still time to buy online. We’ve put together our top Christmas gifts for the home, all of…
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Don’t miss the chance to snap up a homeware bargain, from the ever lovely online store, An Angel at My Table. 1. We love the boho revival crochet pouffe and the warming berry colours would be perfect for autumn – it’s half price at £47.50 2. A vase of beautiful,…
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