Welcome to a monthly dose of inspiration from our studio straight to you. Within our team of 15 makers, there’s a fair amount of chat. We want to share what we’re talking about and what’s grabbed our attention. No selling, no jewellery talk, just things that make us smile. Here’s hoping they make you smile too.

Wild Garlic Recipe
It’s everywhere right now, and there’s something magical about the world suddenly sprouting with a punchy, delicious flavour that’s totally free (if you know where to look). You’ll find wild garlic carpeting woodland floors and shady riverbanks - just follow your nose, the scent is your biggest clue! (Tip: Take a plant ID app or Google guide if you’re unsure.)

 

Our maker, Helen, shares her go-to recipe: 
650g frozen butternut squash
300ml vegetable stock
300g wholemeal pasta
200g frozen spinach
100g crème fraîche
50g cheddar cheese
50g Parmesan cheese
Handful of Wild Garlic leaves
Garnish with wild garlic flowers

 

Method:
1. Add the frozen squash cubes in a large saucepan with stock and bring to boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until squash is tender.
2. Cook the pasta until nearly cooked with a little bite. Tip in the spinach and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
3. Using a potato masher, mash the cooked squash to form a puree. It doesn't have to be smooth. Stir in the crème fraîche and grated cheeses to make a smooth sauce. 
4. Mix sauce with the pasta until evenly coated, season with fresh garlic leaves and garnish with garlic flowers. Enjoy!

Wednesday Wine Walk
Our Creative Designer Meg swears by the Wednesday Wine Walk, her midweek ritual of swapping pub catch-ups for something a little more wholesome. Grab your keep cup, pour your favourite tipple and meet a friend for a post-work walk. Outdoorsy, feel-good, and free, what’s not to love?

Splash! A Century of Swimming & Style – Design Museum, London
We’re so excited to drop into this next time we’re in the capital. This exhibition dives into 100 years of swimming and style, covering sportswear, culture and architecture. Expect vintage bikinis, Olympic medals, and even Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch swimsuit. It’s on until September - plenty of time to plan a visit!

Luscombe Drinks
If you’re Devon-based, you’ll know Luscombe. Their glass bottles gleaming in pub fridges across the county = the ultimate pit stop drink. Our top pick? The Sicilian Lemonade. Zesty, sharp, outrageously refreshingly and perfectly sipped mid-walk with a view.

The Science of Procrastination
Ever find yourself deep in a procrastination spiral? This podcast episode offers a fascinating breakdown of the four brain chemicals that drive us and how modern life has hijacked them. Think DOSE: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins, explained in a way that feels deeply human. Insightful, oddly comforting, and extremely practical and actionable. Listen on Spotify or watch on Youtube.