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My 3 Sustainable Swaps For World Ocean Day

It's World Ocean Day Today (8th June)! So along with my little whale watercolour painting, I wanted to share with you the 3 sustainable swap

Dee

5 min

Rose - June Flower of the Month

Here I take a look at the romantic Rose, share their symbolism, edible properties and of course, beautiful gift ideas from Etsy sellers.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Eco-Warrior Dads

Dee

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Eco-Warrior Dads

As Father's Day is fast approaching, I thought I'd put together this gift guide that's full of fun, useful & stylish gifts for the eco dad!

Lily of the Valley - May Flower of the Month

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Lily of the Valley - May Flower of the Month

There is still snow on the hills here in Scotland, but it is May! And this month’s flower of the month is the delicate Lily of the Valley.

Dee

4 min

Daisy - April Flower of the Month

This month’s flower of the month is the pretty little Daisy. Here we look at its symbolic meanings, edible properties as well as some gift..

How to wrap gifts with fabric - a step by step guide with pictures

Dee

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How to wrap gifts with fabric - a step by step guide with pictures

Here we're going to learn how to wrap gifts with fabric! The art of wrapping goods in fabric can be traced back in Japanese history to...

Dee

5 min

Daffodils - March Flower Of The Month

It’s now March, the start of Spring, and you might have guessed that Daffodils are the third flower in our Flower of the Month series.

Dee

5 min

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Eco Mum

Check out the items that we’ve chosen from some of our favourite Etsy shops as our top gifts this year for eco-conscious mums.

Dee

4 min

Primrose - February Flower Of The Month

Flowers that have been traditionally linked to the month of February take many forms. From little delicate Violets to tall and structural...

11 Sustainable Gift-Wrapping Ideas For Any Budget

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6 min

11 Sustainable Gift-Wrapping Ideas For Any Budget

Read on to find great eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas for all occasions that suit all budgets.

Dee

4 min

Snowdrop - January Flower Of The Month

This year I wanted to share a flower with you every month that has specific meanings and ancient traditions linked to it. This month is the

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