Weekly Edit

 Movers & Shakers 
the weekly edit

A weekly edit, full of all singing and dancing makers, artists, interiors, food, fashion, gardening, music and more.
 
Hello! Another week, another newsletter. I hope these bouts of information, inspiration and recommendations are giving you some light relief during this uncertain time, be it new people, brands, recipes, charities, podcasts, etc. I would love to hear your thoughts and would be so grateful if you have a spare moment to email me: georgie@pridden.com. 
 
This week includes artist Emma Evans-Freke, wood carver Florence Hamer, Cushions for Charities, a delicious fruit loaf recipe, news on garden centres and a recommendation of some calming music. Enjoy! 
 
xx Georgie xx

'A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust'.
Gertrude Jekyll

INSTASHOP 
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BLACKBIRD HOUSE
Founder and designer Emma Evans-Freke creates fun, vibrant screen-prints from her studio in the heart of East Sussex. 

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SPOT LIGHT

FLORENCE HAMER
'SPOON CARVER - BOWL TURNER - WOODEN WARE SELLER - TINY HOUSE DWELLER'.
Having poured over Flo's instagram accounts and listened to her chatting to Jeffrey Hart on his podcast Building Sustainability, I thought I would introduce you to this independent 'woman of the wilderness' who lives in a very cool house ...

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CUSHIONS FOR CHARITIES

Thank you to those who purchased lavender bags last week - what a success! A sell out! This week I have added a couple more cushions using 'Peacocks and Pines' from THE MANDARIN TREE Collection by Greeff printed in England (shown above). Only two available, not a moment to loose!

PRICE LIST

 10% of cushions/lavender bags sales will be going to the charity Women's Aid; a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. 

IN THE KITCHEN
where all the best parties happen ... 

FRUIT LOAF
This loaf has been made in our house on a weekly basis since we've been in lockdown. A labour of love and so worth it. 

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

GARDEN CENTRES
By the end of May Garden Centres will have missed their key trading period which will be a huge loss to many businesses. The Horticultural Trades Associate has updated their Plants Near Me website to show garden centres that are open and adhering to the Safe Trading Guidelines. 'We need to save our nurseries, not from a sudden rush, but as assets that may otherwise die. Without custom, many of them will go under and their owners will give up in despair. Get online and shop wherever you can. Gardeners only get the nurseries they deserve'. Robin Lane Fox, Financial Times.

LISTEN UP

MINDFUL MIXA special edition of Mindful Mix was launched on Monday, featuring a blend of sounds from nature and calming classical music introduced by David Attenborough in support of Mental Health Awareness Week as part of the BBC's Covid-19 Collection. The Mindful Mix is a popular mix on BBC Sounds which aims to provide a positive impact on people's wellbeing during these unprecedented times.

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Thank you for reading and I hope you have a happy bank holiday  weekend xx
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Recommendations of brands, people, podcasts, books, competitions, etc. are welcome - ping me an email if you know of something or someone suitable: georgie@pridden.com.

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