The colder evenings are a lovely time to start getting crafty and so we have decided to use December to bring you 12 very simple festive makes that you can do by yourself or with children, using up fabric scraps to minimise waste. Today we are kicking off the season with a set festive robin to go on your mantlepiece or your tree.

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The news about increased energy costs is inescapable this Winter, as many wonder how they will keep their homes warm as temperatures drop. Amidst incentives, credits and tips to reduce energy usage there is a lot of talk about sufficient insulation and protecting homes from cold getting in as a way to reduce bills and increase comfort.

Soft furnishings and fabrics are, of course, a great solution and we have some useful ideas to help insulate and protect your home against drafts and cold weather.

According to plumbs.co.uk, “50,000 items of lounge furniture a year go into landfill. This is like burying 23 London buses.”

It is possible that you have stumbled upon this article because you are considering a reupholstery project of your own, and are wondering where to start. We offer reupholstery services here at Cotswold Curtains, and have put together this handy guide so that you can begin the process feeling informed.

Autumn is a favourite season for many, as it signifies cosy evenings, woolly jumpers, log fires, hot chocolate, rich colours and snuggly blankets. The leaves on the trees are beautiful and our sights turn towards our homes as we come inside from the great outdoors and focus again on our interior surroundings.

There are some lovely trends occurring in the world of interiors this season, and we thought we would highlight a few that we have observed. These are reflected in the latest collections from our suppliers, which complement current trends so well.

We were fortunate to visit Oxfordshire’s beautiful Kelmscott Manor recently for the launch of the new Morris & Co fabric, wallpaper and paint collection for 2023, which, sadly we cannot share with you just yet. However, spending a day at the Summer residence of the arts and crafts master himself certainly warranted a blog post of its own, to share some of the beautiful furnishings in the property and also some of the sources of inspiration in the gardens, from which his fabrics were created.