B&B Recommends - Winter Warmer

What better way to banish the end-of-summer blues than by treating yourself to something cosy this autumn? B&B popped down to Dyke and Dean in Claremont this week and fell in love with their range of Tweedmill, 100% lambswool blankets. From traditional tartans to design inspired charcoal stripes, the subtleties of colour and pattern are spot-on. The 100% lambswool material carries a weight and honesty that is both comforting and hard wearing and you imagine returning to year after year. The back of the car, the bottom of the bed, or warming in front of the fire - they are the perfect way to add an affordable sense of luxury this autumn/winter.

Tweedmill blanket, 100% lambwool, made in Wales.

Dyke and Dean is a homewares, interior and design shop with an eye for great aesthetic and a firm foundation in supporting quality British goods. Head down to the Printworks, Claremont, or click here to find out more.

Work in Progress

A sneak peak of our current project - full blog post to follow...

Victorian sitting room - work in progress

Getting to Know B&B 5 - Find What You Love...

...And tell as many people as possible. It's that simple. Be the person who drives people mad by going on and on about your new favourite thing. There's plenty of people out there who can't wait to have a moan, so don't miss an opportunity to share something amazing.

Image courtesy of Alice Oakley, photographer,baker and Beatie and Bjorn co-founder.

Getting to Know B&B 4 - Pack Light

You'll never make it far if you need an army of helpers to carry your bags. It'll cost you a fortune in train tickets too. At B&B we pride ourselves on making the best of what we've got. It's often easier to be creative when you don't have everything you (think) you need. Ideas are free, just make sure you've left enough room for them amongst all that expensive kit...

Image courtesy of Paul James Dunmall, artist and illustrator.

Getting to Know B&B 3 - Time Travel

The past is there for the taking. Rummage through the decades and discover what you can steal and borrow. Don't be scared to mix it up- 70s wallpaper and 1930s Art Deco furniture? Why not, it's your journey.

Image courtesy of Phoebe Mooncie, photographer and stylist.

Getting to Know B&B 2 - Back an Outsider

We've all had that look from the old boy at the bus stop. You know the 'I bet you think you're really bloody cool wearing doc martins boots and your girlfriends leggings, but you look like a right plonker'. And yes, he was right. On both counts. But at least he noticed. It's good to take a risk, and it's good to get it wrong sometimes. After all, someone's got to do it, otherwise we'd all still be hanging out in caves and tripping over our beards...

Image courtesy of Luke Murray, artist, gallery director and educationalist.

Getting to Know B&B 1 - Know Your Place

Place is important at B&B. Towns, cities, villages, and buildings all have a story to tell. Get to know a place and become part of that story.

Image courtesy of Matt Pitts, artist and Bjorn and Beatie co-founder.