Care Guides
Most of what we sell is made from natural materials that get better with age — provided they're cared for properly. We've written six practical guides covering everything we stock. None of it is complicated; small habits make a big difference.
Browse care guides by material
Linen cushion covers & tea towels
Washing, drying, ironing — and why linen gets softer the more you wash it.
Wool, jute & Persian rugs
Vacuuming, spot cleaning, rotation. Plus what NOT to do to a natural fibre rug.
Stoneware plates, bowls & mugs
Dishwasher rules, why handwashing keeps glaze beautiful, and the thermal-shock trick.
Olive wood & oak boards
How to oil, how to wash, and why the marks of use are part of the character.
Beeswax candles
Wick trimming, the "bloom", the right draught-free spot. Burn beeswax beautifully.
Brass picture frames & vases
To patinate or polish — and why a satin brass finish only gets better with time.