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6 Christmas Gift Ideas From Local Indies
This year we’re flipping normal Christmas gifting on it’s head, by supporting local indies and highlighting what our local communities have to offer!
Guest Artist: Soap Folk on Sustainable Skincare
We talked to Soap Folk this month, a company who create beautiful soap products with a conscience. With sustainability at the heart of everything they do, Soap Folk chatted to us about their brand and how to make sustainable choices with skincare.
How to Stick to your Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Habits with Kate Dimmer
Returning Guest Editor Kate Dimmer MSc, Registered Nutritionist takes us through adapting new healthy habits into our daily routine for the beginning of summer.
Dressing The Modern Day Bride and Groom, with Clements & Church
We chatted to Oxford neighbours Anna and Ian from Clements and Church about the creation of their Bianca Jagger inspired bridal suit to grooms FAQ’s on tailoring for your big day.
How to Improve Energy and Focus with Reut Sapir
Lockdown lethargy has been hitting us hard recently, so following our partnership with The Wellbook: we asked Reut Sapir, Naturopath and Clinical Herbalist how we can improve our energy and focus throughout the day, whether working from home, or following new lockdown routines.
A Taste of Spring with The Oxford Wine Company
The Oxford Wine company are not your usual independent wine store. Not only are they purveyors of the finest wines from all across the globe, their passion also lies with educating others in what it means to be a master of wine with their bespoke wine school and tasting classes.
Moving Through Life: How To Keep On Moving in Lockdown with Kimberley Pena
Movement and a healthy mind and body go hand in hand, this isn’t news to us. However, there’s more emphasis on this now more than ever. Having just experienced our first winter in lockdown we’re beginning to really understand the need for movement within our lives. Kimberley Pena MA RDMP, gives a talk on what signs we should look out for within our bodies and how to combat them.
How To Brew The Best Coffee At Home with Fire and Flow
Founded just last year, Fire & Flow have weathered the 2020 storm in style having just expanded their business and gained 2nd place in the Cotswold Eats Top 10 Producers awards. We caught up with Charlotte and Callum for their tips on how to get the most out of your caffeine fix at home.
Helping Us Lead More Sustainable Lives With Good Roots, Worcester
With sustainability, ethical trade and good vibes at the core of their business, Good Roots in Worcester is a rustic, hip spot for coffee, brunch and everything in between. Branch Manager, Adam gives us some insight into easy tweaks we can make within our daily habits to support the road to a more sustainable
When Life Gives You Lemons... Draw Them.
Founder of Bitter Lemon Creative, David Drakeley explores Still Life drawing as a cathartic hobby during lockdown, sharing his advice on how to channel the creative bug too.
Blushes x Cheltenham Wellbeing Festival: The Wellbook Resilience Issue
If ever there was a time when resilience were needed, it would be between 2020-21. As the past year has brought us more challenges than we ever thought we’d face, we explore how the meaning of Self-Care has evolved into adapting a more holistic approach to our lifestyles. Collaborating with Wellbook, our Marketing Director Gee takes us through the fundamentals of Self-care and it’s importance in turbulent times.
Born Wild Tea's Ultimate Masala Chai Tea Latte
Guest Editor, Charlotte from Born Wild Tea shares with us her Ultimate Masala Chai Tea Latte recipe for you to make from home.
Born Wild Tea’s Top Tips on the Health Benefits of Loose Leaf Tea
In the spirit of health and wellbeing as our focus for the new year, we caught up with Charlotte, co-founder of Cheltenham based Born Wild Tea (and sister company Fire & Flow in Cirencester) on her tips and recipes for making the perfect brew.
British Polo Gin’s Valentine’s Day Cocktail of Choice
Pioneering a 100% Organic, sugar-free easy to drink gin, Richard Hine takes us through his recipe for "The High Goal™" cocktail, the drink of choice for our valentines day at home.
Benefits of indoor plants for mental health and well-being & our top five air-purifying plant recommendations
After a tough 2020 and start to 2021, there’s no denying that investing in our mental health and well-being is incredibly important. But when taking stock, we can go far beyond the food we put on our plate and the way we move our bodies.
What To Eat This Season For Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails
Say hello to this months’ Guest Editor, Blushes Cirencester client and Nutritionist, Kate Dimmer (MSc) as she takes you through her top 5 tips on how to nourish your body over the coming months…