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Goodnight, sleep tight: Creating a beautiful bed.
Published 28 March 2019It’s important to have a good night’s sleep. A good night’s sleep will often fix most problems. You’ll wake up relaxed, refreshed and ready to tackle the day. Plus it’s great for your skin. The key to a good night’s sleep isn’t just one thing. We recommend creating a comfortable and beautiful environment that will […]
Marriage À-la-mode
Published 10 August 2018Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. We’re in wedding mode today. Not because it’s wedding season or anything, but just because. Rings and bells, dresses and flowers. There’s so much more to planning a wedding than what meets the eye. Put a ring on it. Rings are the traditional item exchanged between a […]
It might as well be Spring
Published 1 April 2018Now that Easter’s been and gone, it might as well be spring. This weekend has been so very springlike. A bit of sun, a bit of rain. Has anyone seen any Daffodils yet? Those are my favourite sign of spring. Last year we wrote this blog about garden products. To add to that list, and in honour […]
The language of love
Published 6 February 2018Does you remember hearing about the 5 languages of love? It was something I heard about in university, that people understand love in 5 primary ways. That the way one person expresses love may not be how the other understands it. You may do something that you consider to be tiny for your significant other and it may […]
Guest Post: Ethical investments as gifts
Published 6 December 2017In our last blog post, we wrote about 4 tips for a greener Christmas. One of our suggestions was to ‘collect memories, not things’ by requesting cash as an alternative to a gift that you might not want with ideas for things to do with the money if you didn’t have any burning plans for it. Today we’re […]
20 for £20 – Sustainable Christmas gifts made in the UK
Published 6 November 2017Searching for gifts can be time consuming and complicated. We know all about it. Too hot, too cold. Too big, too little. Too hard, too soft. No wait, that’s Goldilocks and the three bears. Still, we know that you will spend hours looking for gifts to fit your budget, and so we’ve made it easy for you with […]
There’s no gift like a good gift
Published 30 October 2017Our favourite kind of gifts are personal. The kind where you have to know what makes someone tick to get it spot on. The cream of the crop of these favourite gifts, we think, are “good gifts” – those that give back a little to the world, or are educational. All issues of sustainability, zero waste and […]
Give green: Christmas gifts made in the UK
Published 29 November 2016Great gifts big & small Blue Patch works with small ethical and sustainable businesses in the UK, from paint-makers to toymakers to clothing designers. Online shopping giants are often seem cheaper and quicker, but our makers don’t mass-produce goods. Blue Patch presents a selection of high quality products at every time of the year but here’s […]
The very first Blue Patch Sustainable Department Store
Published 17 November 2016The UK’s first Pop Up Sustainable Department Store opened on a rather wet Saturday on October 1st 2016 – to 1000 visitors in a day! Many happy customers came to browse and buy from Blue Patch Members. The day passed in a blur of sales, newly formed friendships, collaborations, talks and cooking demos. Here’s […]
Amazing prizes from our free draw
Published 25 August 2016Register free at Eventbrite for #Bstore16 plus entry into an exclusive prize draw. Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks as there are some really special things to win such as this luxurious silk scarf by Mr Dulwich who will be launching a new range of womenswear at the pop up Department Store on October […]
Why I do what I do: Wingback
Published 2 February 2016In the age of fast fashion and over-consumption it’s refreshing to see products made with love and built to last. With his gorgeous range of handmade leather wallets, Alasdair from Wingback does exactly that… Why I do what I do: I’ve always loved making things. With a background in industrial design and technical engineering, […]
Why I do what I do: Source Climate Change Coffee
Published 12 January 2016Good morning Coffee, you heavenly goddess of all productivity! The UK consumes above and beyond 70 million cups of coffee a day and I’d say the Blue Patch team is responsible for about half that figure. Britain clearly relies on those energetic beans in the morning so we got talking to our wonderful member Cristina […]
Why I do what I do: Heather Scott
Published 22 July 2015Heather Scott makes contemporary objects that are beautiful and practical. Working amongst a vibrant group of creatives in West Cornwall, Heather represents the new force in design, where local tradition meets global concepts. With great skill and a sensitivity she combines materials such as ceramic, metal and wood. Heather’s aesthetic is firmly anchored in Cornwall […]
Make your mark with British art materials
Published 9 March 2015I love to visit a high street stationers, an independent art store or gallery selling work by local craftspeople. There’s so much variety and choice in these places that are run by people who are passionate about what they sell and do. Arts and crafts have always been a popular activity. More people than […]
Valentine’s Day: Love is all you need
Published 4 February 2015Moving from those dark, short days of winter, spring is in the air and so our thoughts turn to Love. A small token at any time is always welcome. My choices are traditional but with a home grown twist. British grown flowers are the most anticipated and appreciated. I love the paper white narcissi as they […]
A day out: Herne Hill market
Published 5 December 2014Join us at the Herne Hill Christmas market on Saturday 13th December from 11am – 4pm. Find our marquee next to the Half Moon Pub where we’ll be selling the work of some of our talented designers, putting on loads of fun festive activities and telling you all about the Blue Patch mission! Don’t miss […]
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