Crikey, time does fly – I’ve just been reading back to last years’ Spring Blog…so much has changed in a year and so much has happened!! I can also barely believe that there was indeed a February heatwave last year!!!! Do you remember it?? Doesn’t compare well with this years’ [...]

It’s the time that authors and poets describe as …“the years last, loveliest smile” and “a mosaic of all the seasons” with some going so far as to say “Every leaf speaks to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree!” Whilst we at Humble Country HQ do love a good leaf [...]

Happy May Day from the Humble Country girls! One month today and we will be up and running at our first event of the year as Bradford on Avon Food & Drink Festival kicks off. We hope to see lots of you down there near Bath, and we are busy [...]

We can't wait...taking place at Victory Fields on Saturday 1st June in the centre of the historic Wiltshire market town of Bradford on Avon. Brought to you by the team that run Thame Food Festival in Oxfordshire, this one day event will be a fun, foodie family day out for [...]

This February heatwave is just glorious isn’t it? Not even going to contemplate how long it may or may not last but right now it’s incredibly welcome… I’m sitting soaking it up in my garden taking a well deserved coffee break from clearing leaves and a spot of early planting… a pretty [...]

With the big day drawing near, presents wrapped and your tree and wreaths up we begin to turn our attention to the Christmas table itself… Even when time is short it’s easy and a most enjoyable task to create timeless elegance on your Christmas table….we recommend keeping table decorations small [...]

The autumn is the perfect time to turn your attention inside and add interest and warmth to your surroundings. It only takes a few choice pieces to update the décor and change the mood of your home to suit the season. From a cosy throw to cuddle up by the [...]

Sorry it's been a while - I've missed you! Whilst the country experiences a period of such glorious balmy weather (lets hope that this continues!!), we all love to get outdoors, enjoy great family time, style our gardens as we would our homes, however then we discover that the trusty [...]

Well, milder temperatures and rain have now replaced the cold front and snow – boo hoo, but there are buds popping through the soil and signs of spring are emerging - the times they are a changing- hooray! I can’t wait for the sun to put in an appearance and [...]

A New Year, a new month and a host full of brand new exciting fayres for Humble Country to jump up and down about! We feel very privileged to have been asked to participate in such prestigious fayres and are looking forward to bringing something new to them this year. [...]

BBC Good Food's FEAST showcases a great selection of delicious artisan producers, a stellar line up of cooks and chefs, fabulous entertainment, great live music and fun for all the family and Humble Country is incredibly excited to announce that we will be appearing for the first time at this [...]

After a very restful end of summer break - although copious snapping of fantastic HC desirables went on across Europe! - we're really excited to be back in full event planning mode. Humble Country HQ's is a hive of activity again as we develop a range of new spring, summer [...]

BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS... We are incredibly excited to announce that the fantastic local Brightwell Vineyard of nearby Wallingford, will be appearing in the Humble Country marquee, at BBC Countryfile Live. They grow 8 varieties of grape, from which they produce the most beautiful white, rose, red & sparkling wines [...]

Well, the countdown has definitely begun and there are now only 2 days until the launch of the Humble Country marquee at BBC Countryfile Live. We are busy on site with lots of our lovely exhibitors, who are creating a really special space for you to wander around, admire and [...]

As you know, my fave colour and that of the Humble Country team is grey. Light grey, dark grey, in between grey - in fact any shade that has a cool, elegant grace about it! However, if I was to be swayed by another, I think it would be blue. [...]

How sweet are these little wooden labs, all looking so dapper with their striped, spotty & gingham ribbons. As soon as you look at the image, you start choosing your favourite - right?! Black one, ivory one - all of them! They are just one of the fantastic products that [...]

After a cold & wet day yesterday, the skies above seem to promise something a little more appropriate for today. Fingers crossed, since I have this particularly pleasing lacquered tray from Cooper&Cooper to furnish a refreshing beverage with. With its gorgeous vibrant image, making us dream of tropical paradises, perhaps [...]

When I come across talents such as Liberty Rose Vintage, it makes me yearn for bygone eras - vintage supplies of linens, embroidered with ribbons & buttons, old books, documents & papers used in altered art. Unique handmade cards and printed bunting, cushions - personalised for any occasion, they are [...]

Can you believe it's almost the end of the school year, where has the time gone - in fact where have the last 7 years gone?? Primary school almost done and BIG school is looming....It's time to bulk buy the Kleenex and mop up the tears as we listen to [...]

Gone are the days when a kitchen had to be fitted in its entirety - these days it's all about what you actually desire and works for you! Multi toned cupboards, large farmhouse tables to get all of the family around, lovely wooden chairs in all shapes, sizes, shades and [...]

What's happened to summer? We've gone from a scorching few weeks to a deluge in a day! Time to stay indoors; keep dry; have a clear out; take stock of what furniture works and doesn't work in your home! We outgrow furniture as we do clothes and we often change [...]

I don't think you can ever have enough cushions! Cushions on the sofa; chairs; beds; outdoor furniture - who can resist that beautifully soft patterned square (or rectangle!) of gorgeousness. My home is absolutely full of these wonderful accessories! I'm constantly moving them around, rearranging the order - it's amazing [...]

Party time, with the aptly named 'Party Ducks' in pencil, ink & watercolour by the lovely illustrator Hilary Clea   http://www.hilaryclea.com/   @Hilaryclea. I couldn't help but smile when I saw this gorgeous piece - it could have been commissioned for me - I have 3 Indian Runner Ducks too - Rocky, [...]

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Beyond France   Beyond France Ltd   www.beyondfrance.co.uk to the Humble Country marquee, at BBC Countryfile Live this August 3-6th. For those who have not come across this great company - you are in for an absolute treat. The team at Beyond France travel across Europe [...]

There is something just absolutely wonderful about the natural beauty of wood. The blended subtle tones; the shape, feel, texture and the fact that it looks absolutely stunning in your home - each piece is unique. When I pass pieces such as these, I just can't help but reach out [...]