Sian's Journal

Feb 18, 2021

Spring Clean Edit: Utility Rooms

As Spring is upon us with temperatures rising and bulbs popping through, I find I turn my thoughts towards Spring cleaning. Even more so at the moment, our homes have become the place where we spend most of our time. There is one home that I always look to in admiration and it's the beautiful cottage owned by Bee Osborn. A hugely talented interior designer. I've asked her for her top tips on creating a wonderful utility space...a place where we can wash our PJs beautifully...

Jan 20, 2021

The Turbulent Waves of Grief

After such a difficult year and a hard beginning of this New Year, I thought it would be perhaps useful or encouraging to share a piece I wrote for the launch party of Siân Esther. I would love to...

Jan 13, 2021

Caffeine and Sleep

Friends would tell you that I love a cup of tea and drink numerous cups throughout the day. My first one in the morning is what sets me up for the day. I have often thought of the health implications of caffeine, particularly as I significantly cut down when I was pregnant with my little girl. I also want to know how caffeine effects our sleep . Rosamund Yoxall has written an interesting article for Amelia Freer which I though would be worth a share...

Dec 18, 2020

In Conversation with Ellea Whamond - co-founder of 100 Acres bath and bodycare products

Ellea Whamond has co-created the most beautiful and heavenly bath and bodycare products - 100 Acres, you may have spotted them in some fabulous hotels around the UK. I chat to her about how the brand has evolved and how...

Dec 10, 2020

Outdoor and Indoor Adventures - Floral Wreaths

If you have signed up to our Tea and Toast newsletter you will have seen this as part of our December issue but I thought it would be lovely to share here too. I am very into dried flowers...