Why Clothes Are So Hard to Recycle

Why Clothes Are So Hard to Recycle

Fast fashion is leading to a mountain of clothing being thrown away each year and has a huge impact on the environment, so can we turn our unwanted garments into something useful? Open your wardrobe and be honest. How long was it since you last wore some of those...
The Right Way to Clean Velvet

The Right Way to Clean Velvet

Is your velvet sofa looking less than luxe? Learn how to clean velvet furniture and keep it looking as sumptuous as the day you bought it. Choosing velvet furniture is choosing to make a bold style statement in your space—there’s no ignoring its soft sheen, rich...
Growing Your Own Linen

Growing Your Own Linen

Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see...
BLUE – A Colourful History

BLUE – A Colourful History

The color blue is associated with two of Earth’s greatest natural features: the sky and the ocean. But that wasn’t always the case. Some scientists believe that the earliest humans were actually colorblind and could only recognize black, white, red, and only later...