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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Eco fashion finds for earth day

It is no secret that I'm a bit of an eco obsessive and over the years it's become increasingly important to me as a consumer to find out more about where my purchases come from. Everything we do has an impact, so I do my best to follow St David's motto and 'do the little things'. This includes getting organic veggies, dairy and meat from the lovely folk at Riverford, buying fair trade and sourcing second-hand wherever possible.  I'm also a huge supporter of ethical fashion - as someone who studied and worked in fashion for a number of years, it's important to me that as consumers we're not coerced into buying instantly disposable garments from dirty companies but invest in the brands creating good fashion with great values.

Earth day isn't really a big deal here in the UK, but in celebration I'd thought I'd share with you my current eco fashion faves:


1. Breton-style organic dress by Amour Vert, $79 / 2. Big Sur organic cotton/recycled polyester sweatshirt by Poketo, $52 / 3. Blue bin trench from Anthropologie, £99.95 / 4. High-top trainers by Ethletic, £40 / 5. Supa Skinny Organic cotton jeans by Monkee Genes, £52 / 6. Hand-woven ikat downtown Satchel by Push Pull, $169

Megan xo

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Spelt and Jam


After being spectacularly drenched this week on my cycle home from work, I have decided to stage a sit-in this weekend in protest at all this bloody rain we keep getting. I know, I know - it's great for the grass, so for gardening reasons I'm grateful. But that doesn't mean I need to be outside in it.

So, after a bit of proper work, I helped the boy out with his first loaf of Spelt bread. Last week while visiting my best friend Mari at her family's new home in Bath she made delicious bacon and egg sandwiches using a Spelt loaf from the local bakery and I was desperate for us to try it at home.

We're supporters of the real bread campaign and haven't bought a packaged loaf since December, with the River Cottage Bread book becoming one of R's most treasured tomes. I couldn't recommend this book enough if you're interested in becoming a regular bread baker, not only does it cover a wide variety of recipes but thoroughly explains the science behind being a good baker somehow making all the kneading better justified.

To accompany my sliced spelt, I decided to whip out the Rhubarb and Vanilla jam I made last week. One of the girls at my work had harvested her garden rhubarb and brought in a load so I decided to make my first ever jam! From the kilo of Rhubarb and a spare vanilla pod I had in the cupboard I managed to fill 5 jars which were duly delivered as gifts to various friends and family.

Rhubarb and Vanilla jam
** Whatever you do, don't scoop off the scum as directed in the recipe. Simply place a knob of butter in the finished jam before pouring into your sterilised jars and the stir. This means all the lovely vanilla won't disappear with the scum.

Oh and I almost forgot. Listening to this and wanted to share:


Thanks for reading,
Megan xo

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Fields of praise, Wales



Here are some snaps from our long weekend in Wales. Despite it being my family's native country, this was my first time exploring Wales outside of the Valleys. Staying with the boy's family on the coastline near Haverfordwest, highlights from the trip included cantering a horse named Speckles along a sandy bay, visiting a working Welsh woolen mill and feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of vivid hues on offer outside of the city. Will post more pictures this weekend  but below are some of my favourite colours from the weekend offered up by the Welsh countryside.


Hope you like them,
Megan xo

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