I hope you’ve had a good week. Blue Monday is behind us, the evenings are lighter and it’s all downhill to Spring, right?!
It’s been a busy week as ever here and I’m off to Nashville next week, I can’t wait to tell you all about it! There is no Friday Seedling next week but a bumper February edition on the Sunday…
In this week’s newsletter, I share 6 things on my mind (from our new sell-out vases and January jewels to aeroplane comforts, a flowery book and equine therapy,); plus a 50% off discount code for a virtual wellness retreat you can benefit from at home that starts Feb 3rd (I can’t think of a time when we all needed a little wellness support from home more!).
We also interview the hugely talented and inspiring Janae Paquin-Bowden from down under on flowering, pottery and following her dreams; I show you how to recycle your Christmas wreath and create something Spring-y and gorgeous; and I answer this week’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ questions!
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6 things on my mind…
1. The vases!
Our beautiful, playful blue and white ceramic vases from Australian flower grower and potter, Janae Paquin-Bowden have sold out! I cannot believe they have sold out already - in less than 12 hours. I am very sorry if you’re disappointed not to get your hands on one! Please do go to the product pages and leave your email and we’ll notify you when they’re back. We’re hoping to get some Janae magic back to the online shop ASAP!
Here I’ve played with colour in my sitting room to bring some seriously needed brightness to the grey January days - I had such a gorgeous time playing around with the first Icelandic poppies of the year, canary yellow mimosa pompoms, heavenly-scented paperwhites and the blousiest lilac I’ve seen in a long time.
Read our interview with the wonderfully creative and talented Janae below in this edition and find out what made her leave teaching, move to the country and become a grower and potter…
2. January Jewels!


I think we may all need a January jolt of joy and you can’t beat some colourful jewels! I cannot stop staring at these magical Zimmerman hoop earrings and the heart-filled necklace from Ivarene - to jazz up a jumper and denim combo and bring some light and fun to the winter humdrum…