Happiness Within Well-Being by Pilates Instructor, Samantha

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We asked Pilates instructor Samantha for a little bit of information on Well-being, and which of our products are best suited to encourage well-being, here is what she had to say:

Well-being is the buzzword of the moment. For the consumer this means an increase in choice and in quality of product, as businesses compete for custom. With so many wellbeing-focused products on the market how do we know which have real health benefits and which are a less beneficial current trend?

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Mad About Flowers- In Conversation With Paper Bea

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With April in full swing and florals brightening the home and garden, we have decided to share a bit more about one of our favourite stockists. We have been lucky enough to stock Paper Bea since almost day one, her lovely products form part of our BBCT charity gift boxes. While the bee seed packets help flowers flourish in the garden, her beautiful paper flowers bring beauty and colour into the home. At a busy time of year for Paper Bea (Wedding Season!), we managed to have a quick chat with the lovely Helen about how she started and her passion for everything floral Read more

Easter Making- How to make edible, sugar coated flowers and what to do with them.

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We at Home of Juniper have a passion for food. This passion usually revolves around eating… but when we do have time to get in the kitchen the creativity that can go into cooking can be pretty wonderful.

Perfect for this time of year, and great to do with children, is making sugar-coated flowers.

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G&T anyone? | For the Love of Gin

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Last month we stumbled across a rather wonderful craft gin … Tea flavoured!

Based in Yorkshire, this company’s gin was so lovely we have decided to share it with you, incase you haven’t heard of it before. One of the first things that caught our attention with this gin was the flavours…they make a lavender addition and a tea addition, two of our favourite things! Read more

World Womans Day- We Talk to Anna-Louise, one of our talented female designers about her company and ethical sourcing.

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I first met Anna in September last year, speaking to her about her beautiful cushions and scarves you can tell immediately that they are the produce of a lot of love and knowledge. She cares not only what they look like, but also how they feel and who made them. As our celebration of International Woman’s Day (8th March) we have taken a bit of time out of Anna’s busy schedule to talk to her about her business and people that work with her. Read more

National Fair Trade Fortnight- UK

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    As it is Fair Trade Fortnight in the UK, we have decided to tell you a little more about some of our wonderful Fair Trade makers and the companies and organisations that work with them. Fair Trade is synonymous with conscientious consumerism, something that we endeavour to project in our little business.

    The World Fair Trade Organisation has simplified the most important aspects of Fair Trade in 10 Principles of Fair Trade: Opportunities for disadvantaged producers; transparency and accountability; fair trade practices; fair payment; no child or forced labour; No discrimination, gender equity and freedom of association; good working conditions; capacity building; promote fair trade; respect for the environment.

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    For The Love Of Bees

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    Bumblebee on Cosmos

    I remember my grandfather telling me about the importance of bees, since then they have always been extra special to me. This is why BBCT is the first charity we are partnering with. To celebrate our partnership with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust from February this year, we are announcing our collection of Bee Gift Sets. What better way to start 2017 than supporting a charity like this one. Though relatively small in size The Bumblebee Conservation Trust has a big heart. The trust was set up with the aim of conserving and spreading knowledge about these wonderful little creatures. We had a chat with them and asked them a few questions:

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    The Food Connection | A Conversation with Tessa Kiros

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    Provence to Pondicherry by Tessa Kiros

    We at Home of Juniper love food. Food is very important. Food holds memories; memories of a grandmothers cooking, recollections of travels abroad, reminders of meals with friends and family… This is something food writer and chef Tessa Kiros understands. Her recipe books are intertwined with history of the food, the links to herself, her past and the world around her.

    In her latest recipe book, Provence to Pondicherry, Tessa takes the reader on a journey from Provence to Guadeloupe, Vietnam, Pondicherry, La Reunion and then to Normandy. Throughout this book, as well as wonderful recipes, Tessa tells the reader about the countries the food is from, and the influence of French food in all these beautiful countries. We were lucky enough to catch up with the ever talented Tessa Kiros to ask her about food, travel and inspirations.

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    Hello!

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    WELCOME TO OUR FIRST BLOG POST!

    I would like to start with a bit of an introduction to my small business and by saying that La Juniper wasn’t just named because of a love of gin (though, I do love gin!).

    La Juniper has arisen from a love of gift giving, homes and craftsmanship (or craftwomanship), and the belief that it could be fun to spread this love a little further…

    However, I want La Juniper to be more than just gift giving and home decor; I want it to be a company that gives a little more, and helps the world go round with a bit of positivity. This is why we are supporting designers and small businesses in the UK and ethical businesses from further afield. We are going to concentrate not just on the beauty of the products that we sell…but also the stories and the people behind them.

    As well as supporting our producers and designers, we will be supporting charities, starting in January (We are very excited!) Read more