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Man’s Best Friend – Keeping your furry friends happy in lockdown
With many millions of us being at home right now when our beloved pooches might otherwise be in the care of doggy day care whilst we’d be at the office, it’s safe to say most of our pets have never had so much attention! However, … View this post
Spinning a yarn with McNutt of Donegal
Found in almost all of our bedrooms, throws from McNutt of Donegal are a feat of craftsmanship. A family-run business on the Wild Atlantic Coast of Ireland, we are proud to stock their wonderfully made, high quality throws and cushions made up … View this post
Pen & Tell – the magic of calligraphy with Judy Broad
In the AHC marketing team, we’re all stationery devotees, so it’s little surprise that we couldn’t wait to speak to Judy Broad of Judy Broad Calligraphy, to learn all about her business and share our passion for pens! Judy is … View this post
Heaven Scent: Cooking up a Baker’s Dozen
Whilst at home and with more time on her hands than usual, Amanda in our Marketing Team has been cooking up (several) baker’s dozens at home. Baking runs in her family (with a famous aunt who is a cook and a food tech teacher mum) and her … View this post
How to become a Frivolous Spender (sort of): Upcycling & renewing furniture
With some of us having more time on our hands at the moment, we’ve been working on a range of ideas to help keep our minds and hands busy. We’ve covered everything from knitting to gardening, and this week we’re getting stuck … View this post
In the Garden: With Clive & Russell
Now is the time to pot and sow – with seedlings coming out of greenhouses and beds ready for their orderly drills. In the two videos below, Russell at Great Fosters shows us some tips in the Greenhouse for this time of year, whilst Clive … View this post
Interview with Gemma Cockrell, Surrey Hills Entrepreneur & Founder of Puremess
For our ‘Peace of Mind’ piece this week, we bring you an interview with entrepreneur and eco-prof Gemma Cockrell. From her battle with cancer to her pursuit for ethical excellence, read all about the inspirations that have gone into … View this post
Sleep Well Facial – From Jennifer Young
Recently we started working with the incredible Jennifer Young and her brand ‘Beauty Despite Cancer’, to launch a full range of spa treatments designed for guests undergoing treatment for cancer, at any stage of their journey – … View this post
Berkmann Wines: Our Sommelier’s Picks
At Great Fosters we are very proud of our collection of beautiful bin numbers, built up over the years working with various wine merchants, including our good friends Berkmann Wines. So proud of our collection in fact, we’re created a … View this post
Spring Body Ritual at Home – from ila
We asked our friends at the beautiful holistic spa brand ila to give us some Spring inspiration to refresh our skin and give our whole body a treat. Read below for their Spring Body Ritual at home, and for 10% off the products recommended until … View this post