Plastic Free July | What & Why

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Have you ever taken a moment to think about the amount of plastic you use in a day? 

Plastic was and is an amazing invention. It has made things possible, which wouldn’t have been without it. But we have become very ‘throw-a-way’ with it, not everything we use plastic for we need to use plastic for. There are plenty of natural or more sustainable materials we can use instead. 

Plastic Free July is all about choosing not to use single-use plastic in July. The aim of this campaign is to highlight the use of single use plastic and show you how you can live without it. Plastic free July actually started in Australia in 2011 and has been gaining followers since then. You can find out more by visiting the Plastic Free July website, but we have written a few tips on changes you can make to help you go plastic free (or at least decrease the amount of single use plastics in your home and in the sea.). Remember it is all about the little positive changes. Read more

How To Get Married Ethically

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We realise some of you 2018 brides will be further on than others but here are a few ideas and tips on ethical wedding ideas for 2018. The dress, the rings and more… Read more

The People Empowering Ethical Fashion

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EVERY TIME YOU SPEND MONEY, YOU ARE CASTING A VOTE FOR THE KIND OF WORLD YOU WANT – ANNA LAPPE

 It is Fashion Revolution Week. A week where we can learn and share knowledge about our clothes. What we wear and how it is made. A week to grow, not to judge but to understand more.

Over the last few years we have discovered some wonderful people who have introduced us to sustainable, eco-friendly and ethically made idea, products and fashion brands. Including some who are really empowering ethical fashion. You don’t need to be a brand or influencer to empower ethical fashion. You just need to start looking at #whomademyclothes ?

Below are a few people who empowered ethical fashion for us, we asked each of them the same question – Why is Ethical Fashion important to you? Here is a little about them, and their wonderful answers:

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In Conversation with 91 Magazine

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We have always loved magazines. They are beautiful places to find inspiration, stunning images, wonderful writing and escapism. One of our favourite magazines for all these things, is 91 Magazine. It’s beautifully bound covers holds a wonderful collection of articles and images that do all of the above. We were very lucky to catch Olivia from 91 Magazine on the run up to the latest edition being released. Here is what she had to say:

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Why Vintage?

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While looking around for ethical clothes and where to buy them I started looking at Vintage. With re-using being one of the most important examples of sustainability, vintage is not only cool it is sustainable. We spoke to the wonderful Tassie, owner of Chiffe, about why she wanted to start her own online store. Tassies Chiffe Studio opened its virtual doors earlier this month. Here is what Tassie had to say about why she choose vintage… Read more

Ethical Insurance – Pay Your Insurance & Give to Charity

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Let’s be honest, insurance probably isn’t the most interesting part of your life. But it is an important part of ‘adulting’ especially if you have a car, home or business. Evergreen Insurance Services is an Insurance firm with a difference. It gives back, with each purchase of insurance from EIS between 15% and 25% of their commission to one of their selected charities. Including our charity partner BBCT Bumblebee Conservation Trust (Charity No 1115634). Read more

Self Care Challenge & Why We Love It

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We have been very lucky and had the chance to work with two lovely Mum bloggers. If you have read our previous post you will know why we set the challenge. But the basics is that we want to shine a light on how important it is to look after yourself and take time to yourself. And one group of people who seem to really need this are mums. This why we set the challenge… And these are a few of our favourite moments from the Self Care Challenge:

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Heiter – Cheerful – An Interview with Heiter Magazine Editor

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A while a go we discovered Heiter Magazine. A beautiful world of stunning images, interesting  dialogue and heiter (German for cheerful). A bilingual magazine that tells stories and news in both English and German, intertwined with elegant images. We spoke to the editor of Heiter, the talented Katharina.  Read more

Autumn New Items & The People Behind Them

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We at Home of Juniper believe the story behind things bought as gifts or for your home are important. The people who make them, or the way they are made. So we thought we would let you know about some of our newest pieces and the stories behind them.

The jewellery shown above is from made in Cornwall by the lovely Victoria and her small team of helpers. Victoria started making jewellery while on maternity with her first child… a lovely new member was introduced into the family this summer. Read more

House Style at Chatsworth

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Chatsworth Houses sits, in all its grandeur, in stunning Derbyshire surroundings. The landscape around this beautiful building has influenced writer such as the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen and Daniel Defoe; it is a landscape that seems to have its own soul. This rolling, unending scenery is in stark contrast to the manicured elegance that is Chatsworth House. This elegance is currently expanded to a stunning exhibition- House Style: Five Centuries of Fashion at Chatsworth. This innovative exhibition shows a mix of clothing and paraphernalia of owners, visitors and family members of this famous household. Read more