Month: June 2010

The best memory from childhood that I have is of long, lazy Summer days spent in the garden.  The most magical time was when day turned into night and my...

Am I the only person to admit that I can't stand wedding gift lists?  They are all the same - I mean, how many steak knives can one married couple...

Imagine the scene: a special meal for two, the dining table set with a stunning baroque candelabra, dripping with delicate crystals reflecting the worn paint of the French dresser in the...

Nothing says more French Shabby Chic than The Orchard’s ‘Pain et Croissants Bread Bin’.  This gorgeous French inspired bread bin is just the most perfect addition to adorn your kitchen...

Summer has arrived at The Orchard with a delightful range of garden pots and planters.  Whether you have an array of flowers to display or proudly grow all your own...

Salvaged wood furniture is the perfect antidote in these times of recession - eco-aware in its recycling teamed with superb craftsmanship makes owning a piece an inspired choice.  Each piece...

Just one look at the gorgeous ceramic garden furniture available at The Orchard and you’ll be hooked.  The iron framework combined with the aged blue and white ceramic design creates...

You’re going to fall into one of two camps when debating the idea of the shabby chic kitchen – is it country cool or just a load of collectable clutter? ...

If there’s one style of furniture which sums up ‘Country Cottage Chic’ more than anything, it has to be a chest of rattan drawers in an antique-looking wooden frame.  I...