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PLANTING OUR OWN BOOKS
Willsow : The First Ever Plantable Children ’ s Books , £ 9.99
“ Some time ago I discovered you could make business cards out of seed paper and grow a flower or plant from that card , pretty cool idea right ?” Says Tom at Willsow Books . “ It certainly is , but I knew there was potential for more and eventually had the idea of making a children ’ s book that you could plant and eventually ‘ bring to life ’ the main character to meet for yourself !”
Willsow books are made with special handmade paper embedded with real vegetable and herb seeds . When the paper is planted in a pot of soil , vegetables will grow from the paper . As well as seeds , all of their books are made from a variety of sources such as schools and business to help save trees and reduce waste sent to landfills .
willsow . com
THIS MONTH WE ARE …
FEELING FIRM AND SMELLING GORGEOUS
Olverum ’ s new Firming Body Moisturiser exemplifies Olverum ’ s characteristically uncompromising approach to holistic self-care . Applying the disciplines of botanical cosmetic science , aromatherapy and aromachology , Olverum have expertly crafted a formulation that achieves maximum efficacy while enhancing mood and self-confidence in a compellingly sensual way .
Including Lapland-harvested crowberry extract and papaya enzyme to promote cell renewal , the ingredients have been judiciously selected to help both slow the effects of collagen degradation and boost its natural production . The result is perfectly moisturised and toned skin that feels elastic , supple and restored .
Olverum Firming Body Moisturiser , 200ml ; RRP £ 40 , www . olverum . com
PICNICKING COMFORTABLY
Tori Murphy cotton and leather 140cm x 140cm picnic blankets , £ 95
Launching this summer , new blankets by British textile brand Tori Murphy will transform even the simplest of picnics into a special occasion for many years to come . Handcrafted in Nottingham from Lancashire-woven cotton , the new blankets reflect designer Tori ’ s strong local manufacturing ethic . Completed with a leather handle and waterproof lining , blankets are available in a choice of five signature graphic weaves : Bloom and Seedling , both modern , pared back florals ; Portrait Check , a bold , monochrome check ; the classic ticking-inspired Harbour Stripe ; as well as animal-inspired Hamilton Spot .
Pair your picnic blanket with an endlessly versatile quilted cotton basket for a luxurious yet understated outdoor look , rooted in traditional craftsmanship and thoughtful , timeless design .
www . torimurphy . com
HONOURING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
RHS Sticks , Stars , Dens & Stones , £ 7.99
This fun-filled outdoor adventure handbook is packed with unique ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature .
Beautifully illustrated by Mel Armstrong , this handbook is bursting with fun activities , top tips and nature facts to help inspire kids to explore the amazing world around them . Each page is packed with original ideas to help kids discover and explore plants and wildlife , with exciting activities for different habitats such as learn how to choose a campsite , grow your own daffodils , learn how to navigate using the night sky , and more !
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