Adventus | A Festive Pop-Up Shop

Adventus | A Festive Pop-Up Shop

I'm excited to be collaborating with two of my favourite local brands, Nothing But Navy and Monty & Co to bring a festive pop-up shop, Adventus to Nailsworth this November....
November 01, 2023 — Alice Paling
SPRINGTIME in Paris | a photographic journey

SPRINGTIME in Paris | a photographic journey

Last month, we embarked on an exciting adventure from Stroud to Paris for a whirlwind trip to collect our eagerly awaited order of mouth-blown glassware from the renowned La Soufflerie....
April 24, 2023 — Alice Paling
RECIPE: Orange & ginger hot cross buns by The Long Table

RECIPE: Orange & ginger hot cross buns by The Long Table

From egg hunts to family gatherings, Easter is a time to create memories and enjoy the company of those closest to us. Easter may have different meanings for different people,...
April 05, 2023 — Alice Paling
SOURCEBOOK | SEVEN places to buy beautiful fabric for your home projects 

SOURCEBOOK | SEVEN places to buy beautiful fabric for your home projects 

When it comes to creating beautiful, high-quality upholstered furniture, curtains, and table linens, choosing the right fabric is crucial. The fabric you choose can make or break the final product,...
March 21, 2023 — Alice Paling
FINDING INNER PEACE | why gardening is great for the soul

FINDING INNER PEACE | why gardening is great for the soul

(c) Corinne Walder at @theregencyrenovation  Time spent in your garden or allotment is like soup for the soul (and actual soup, if you play your cards right). Here’s how getting...
February 01, 2023 — Anna Brech
EVERYDAY RECIPES | 9 of our favourite cookbooks filled with quick and simple meal ideas

EVERYDAY RECIPES | 9 of our favourite cookbooks filled with quick and simple meal ideas

We select our staple cookbooks filled with easy-win recipe ideas to reach for in life’s more frazzled moments.  Here at Object Story we love cooking for friends and family. Few...
January 01, 2023 — Anna Brech
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS | Homemade and affordable ideas to cherish

CHRISTMAS GIFTS | Homemade and affordable ideas to cherish

Spread the joy among loved ones this Christmas, with unique, homemade and affordable present ideas that speak to a lifetime of memories. There are so many advantages to making and...
December 21, 2022 — Anna Brech
HOW TO | style a Yuletide table

ROSEMARY, CANDLES AND WINE: 5 magical ways to style a Christmas table

“Every nook and cranny was scrubbed and clean, all the windows had white, freshly starched curtains, there were candles in all the candlesticks and bright new mats in the kitchen,...
November 22, 2022 — Alice Paling
TEN WAYS to a tidier kitchen sink scene

TEN WAYS to a tidier kitchen sink scene

A tidy kitchen sink is one of life’s surprisingly unsung pleasures. Here’s how to organise and accessorise your kitchen sink as a calming cornerstone of the kitchen. I don't know...
October 30, 2022 — Alice Paling
a Botanical Candle Company candle being lit for World Mental Health Day

EIGHT SMALL WAYS to be kinder to yourself, each and every day

You, our lovely Object Story readers, share the little ways you're kinder to yourself, from hot chocolate rituals to time in nature and more. To celebrate World Mental Health Day...
October 10, 2022 — Anna Brech
ESPRESSO TO GO | 5 reasons why coffee is good for the soul

ESPRESSO TO GO | 5 reasons why coffee is good for the soul

An ode to coffee, and the many ways it makes us happy. Plus: our favourite independent coffee-makers Coffee, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Life’s eternal feel-good...
September 30, 2022 — Anna Brech
HAPPY BY DESIGN | How to make your home more joyful

HAPPY BY DESIGN | How to make your home more joyful

Tips and tricks for creating a happily designed home; a space for your loved ones that radiates warmth and welcome. As the blue-sky days of September turn to crispy evenings,...
September 28, 2022 — Anna Brech