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Taking Time to Live Well
We didn't source the mugs on the cover of the November issue, but since we've had so many queries about them, Louise (our wonderful Stuff of Life Shopkeeper) has found some great alternatives.
Check out www.nativeandco.com, www.maudandmabel.com and www.nomliving.com for their ceramic mugs - sea salt hot chocolate at the ready!
And you lot over on Facebook have been sharing your suggestions too. Try the following:
Let us know if you find any others!
A round-up of products we love from around the web inspired by the new issue of The Simple Things.
Column one: fishing hook bracelet UGothooked, weird fish notepad Jaquelinafreitas, column two: fish bowl Clayopera, abstract tiles Tillissimo, catch of the day mugs Not On The High Street, column three: star fish pillow ChloeandOliveDotCom, whale t-shirt CandyBarrel
Don't forget to pick up a copy of issue 12 inside which River Cottage's Head Chef Gill Meller give us the low down on sustainable fish.
This 14th February treat your Valentine to something extra special whether it be homemade chocolates or a simply stunning scent...
Light bulb vase by London Garden Trading (available on Not on the Highstreet)
Mini heart-shaped bowls by Golemdesigns
Rose 31 by Liberty London
Follow your heart coin www.kutuu.co.uk
Big Love Valentine timbergram Anthropologie
Hazelnut macarons and chocolate truffles: both recipes are found in The Simple Things issue 3 available here.
Glasgow-based design duo Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, whose "London Toile" wallpaper we used as the endpapers in Issue 6, talk about their surreal take on traditional patterns, design versus art and the freedom that controlling the entire creative process brings...
Read MoreBaking, making pasta, playing in the snow, gardening, caring for birds in Winter, crafting a paper candle shade, exploring Montreal... these are just a few of the huge range of ideas in Issue 5, to help you get 2013 off to an inspiring start and make the coldest months of the year the cosiest and most pleasurable!
Read MoreWith its Lucienne Day, Scandinavian and Spanish influences, Virginia's range of furnishings, stationery and other household essentials is one of our favourites. Here she chats about her influences, design obsessions and also offers a 10% discount via her webstore and Etsy shop – enjoy!
Read MoreWe're sure you'll love our latest issue, which features a huge range of great ideas to make your festive celebrations really, really special – from berry garlands and the joy of a relaxed Christmas Eve dinner, to the secrets of top notch chocolate and an inspiring selection of heartfelt gift ideas for friends and family...
Read MoreFollowing on from yesterday's fascinating Q&A with Keith Stephenson, co-founder of simply brilliant interior design firm Mini Moderns, here's a handy rundown of their items that Kirstie Allsopp has used in her Channel 4 series, Kirsty's Vintage Home...
Read MoreWe love Mini Moderns so much that we used their 'Whitby' wallpaper as endpapers in Issue 3. Here we talk to the hot interior design company's co-founder about his and fellow designer Mark Richardson's inspirations, favourite designs and love of vintage Habitat catalogues...
Read Moreif you caught the first episode of Kirsty's Vintage Home on Channel 4, you'll have seen tthe 'Whitby' wallpaper from Mini Moderns, which we featured as the endpapers in Issue 3, alongside its designers Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire, who offer a huge range of beautiful things...
Read MoreWe celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.