History of Home Competition: Musical memories
I don’t have many nostalgic items in my house. While I like to buy household items to last, there is little in my house which has a story to tell.…
View Post
Cool summer: Top five homemade ice lollies
Ice lollies aren’t just for children. We’ve put together five of our favourite iced treats, from alcoholic to healthy, to help you stay cool this summer. Whatever recipe you use,…
View PostPlum delicious: our favourite Victoria plum recipes
The first Victoria plums are making an appearance in our shops. Victorias have been Britain’s most popular plum almost since they were discovered in the early 19th century, as they’re…
View PostChemical-free garden pest control
These days, there are any number of reasons not to use pesticides in your garden. Spraying chemicals onto plants can harm the useful insects who feed on them, such as…
View PostHomeware picks for a cosy home from Anthropologie
I love Anthropologie and enjoy nothing more than a browse of their stock and their new lines. You can be guaranteed to find some unusual pieces of homeware on their…
View PostCelebrate summer: All about bunting
Bunting, strings of brightly coloured flags, are a common sight in summer. The word ‘bunting’ originally meant a type of lightweight, loosely woven fabric, that had a high glaze achieved…
View PostSummer food: Make your own ice cream sundaes
On a hot summer’s day there is nothing better than sitting in a café eating a fancy ice cream – a Knickerbocker Glory or a Banana Split. But often they…
View PostJakarta Double Ottoman Seat and Storage Drawers
If you are currently enjoying the glorious sunshine and are looking for a modern piece of furniture for your garden, we at Cosy Home think the Jakarta double ottoman seat…
View Post