What is velvet and why is it seen as such a luxurious fabric? The word Velvet is synonymous with luxury and smoothness and is very often used as a descriptive term for “paint, chocolate or a velvet smooth voice” It’s …
Visiting England’s Castles
They say an Englishman’s home is his castle, and in terms of grandeur and magnificent history, there’s no doubt that England has some of the greatest castles in the world. As we chatted through and compiled this blog, we thought …
Farm shops and why we should support them
Great Britain’s farms and farming community have long been the pride of our sceptered Isle, but they have had to consistently innovate and move with the times to sell their produce, and thankfully this has led to the birth of …
How to accessorise a patterned shirt
Patterned shirts are one of the most elegant and stylish pieces of clothing to add to your wardrobe. It is a hugely versatile garment to have. It can be effortlessly worn, casually or for formal events. A visit to the …
Icons of the British Countryside: Deer
Who doesn’t love the flash of white in the woodland from a deer’s tail when you’re rambling or riding? The mournful but hypnotic calls of Red Deer in the rutting season are a regular sound to country dwellers, and herald …
Living Well, by Hartwell
Introduction To Live Well, Dress Well, Hartwell Thank you for the wonderful feedback we have received on our previous blogs, we’re glad so many of you enjoyed them. Our line ‘Live well, Dress well, Hartwell’ is not an empty advertising …
Silk Scarves and Why We Love Them!
Silk Scarves and Why We Love Them We are so fortuna The clothing industry is universally characterised by trends and products that come and go, but one item that has remained with us for decades and is still recognised as …
Things To Do On Your Countryside Staycation
So alongside “New Normal” the staycation phrase is fast becoming one of the most used words in the English language. Now we all know what a staycation is and if you read our recent blog on the age of the staycation, you’ll …
Britain’s Love Affair with All Things Equestrian
Britain’s Love Affair With All Things Equestrian Where to begin? We can trace the British love affair with all things horse related back thousands of years to when the horse was first domesticated and began life as a beast of …
Countryside Icons (part 2). Guinea Fowl.
Icons of the British Countryside. Guinea Fowl. Although it is rare to see Guinea Fowl in large numbers across the British Isles, they are certainly there and although many are escaped birds from breeding farms; they bring an interesting diversity …
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