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3 Easy Dessert Recipes For Treating Your Valentine

Who could say no to passion fruit cheesecake crepes on Valentine's Day? Whether you’re planning a special brunch, hosting a Galentine’s Day bash or having a night in with your partner, these three recipes are guaranteed to make V-Day extra sweet.

February 12, 2024

10 gifts with a lifetime guarantee

Our ultimate gift guide for those looking for solid, practical and well-made presents for their loved ones.

November 28, 2023

Meet the Maker: American Blossom Linens

With all of the publicity about Made in America, the growing concern about sustainability and the environment, plus the growth of the direct-to-consumer model, I thought I would try to take our company back to its retail roots. Caring and being a responsible steward is a very important value that was taught in our family. The exit of the textile industry to China, India and Asia had cost over a million US jobs. How could we help protect them and also satisfy the demand we saw for American Made products?

May 23, 2023

Everything you need to know about… stainless steel

What makes stainless steel different from iron? And how can you unlock its full cooking potential? If you’re curious about this long-lasting everyday alloy, read on - we’re about to take a deep dive into why we love it.

January 29, 2023

How to cook on our three favorite pan types

Our three favorite pan types - iron, stainless steel and enameled - are durable enough to last the rest of your life. To ensure you can use your lifelong cookware with confidence, we'll take you through some tried-and-tested methods to cook on these three different pans perfectly.

January 12, 2023

How to start buying less stuff

Never before has treating ourselves to a purchase been so, so easy. It wasn’t so long ago that a shopping spree involved actually leaving the house. Now, you can get instant purchasing gratification with just a few taps of your phone.

January 05, 2023

Simple swaps that help you throw away less

Cutting out waste entirely from our lives is extremely difficult - but certain throwaway products can be easily tackled. By swapping them out for a more durable option, you can ensure they never get thrown away again. Read on to find out our favorite easy swaps to help you reduce your waste. If you take care of them, they could all last you a lifetime.

December 19, 2022

Homemade Christmas orange decorations

Enjoy getting creative with this super simple and affordable way to decorate your home, your tree, your Christmas table or even adorn your gifts with them.

December 14, 2022

Christmas in a cup: the perfect mulled wine recipe

With Christmas around the corner, what better way to get into the festive spirit than a nice batch of warm home-made mulled wine? Here’s our foolproof recipe full of delicious warming spices and fruit, which can be made and enjoyed in 20 minutes.

December 07, 2022

10 gifts for the perfect host

Hosting is an art. A memorable dinner party doesn’t appear out of thin air - people who love to host put a lot of preparation into making things perfect.

November 07, 2022

Material stories: what is cotton?

Aside from picturing fields of fluffy cotton-ball plants, how much do you know about this everday natural fiber? For the latest installment of our ‘Material Stories’ series, we’ll be exploring the ways in which you can identify quality cotton, its unique properties and the intricacies of its sustainable credentials.

October 05, 2022

Material Stories: what is linen?

You might have noticed that we sell a lot of linen products. As specialists in long-lasting stuff, we have good reason to. For the first instalment of our ‘Material Stories’ series, we’re going to explore this remarkable textile: where it comes from, how sustainable it is and, of course, its long-term durability.

September 09, 2022