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Spring Clear Out: Pass your unwanted clothes to Traid

There’s nothing more satisfying than having a thorough wardrobe clear out. And after reading Holly Ounstead’s blog post, “Three Questions You Need Answered to Achieve Wardrobe Bliss” we were inspir...

Emma Harrel's Lemon and Blueberry Cake Recipe

When I first tried this lemon and blueberry cake recipe I loved it so much I thought I’d make one with a few tweaks. It’s from Nigella Lawson’s most recent cook book ‘At My Table’, click here for th...

How to Beat Winter Blues: Hannah’s Top Tips

Feeling the blues this winter? Well you’re not the only one. So many of us here in the UK are affected by the colder seasons, so I’ve put together 5 simple ways to help boost your mood, reduce stre...

Hannah’s Vegan Round Up: Veganuary recipes and more

Several of us here at Thought are vegan (and some of us are trying it this month), so we decided to round up some of our favourite vegan things in one blog post. Read on to discover our top Veganua...

Traid’s DIY Pom Pom Hat Workshop: Upcycle Your Old Jumper

In early December, we welcomed the lovely Sarah from Traid to our offices. Sarah shared her skills and taught us how to craft our very own DIY pom pom hat from an old, love-worn woolly jumper. Cont...

DIY Christmas Wreath Tutorial: Becky's Foraged Wreath

It’s that time of year when we all start busying ourselves with Christmas shopping, entertaining, decorating and more. My reputation in the office is the “foraging one” which actually lends itself ...

How to have a Mindful Christmas: 5 Practices from Kat

I don’t know about you, but Christmas used to strike such fear in my heart. From my point of view, it’s because I’m in my forties and single (yes, Mum – still!). Christmas seems to be just the time...

Laura's Vegan Peanut Butter Curry

This delicious vegan peanut butter curry is full of plant based protein and packed with flavour. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients - why not make a bigger batch and freeze the rest for extr...

Clean With Vinegar: Wendy's DIY Eco-friendly Cleaning Spray

White vinegar is a pretty amazing household cleaner. It’s incredibly cheap; cuts through dirt, grease, odours and soap scum like nothing else; can be used in a myriad of different ways; and is kin...

Stockist Stories: Ohh By Gum, West Ireland

Situated in the idyllic town of Clifden in the west of Ireland, Sharon of Ohh By Gum tells us more about her world. From what it's like to run her shop, to her favourite pieces from our latest coll...