There are moments in life when something small feels surprisingly significant. Losing a scrunchie was one of those moments. Choosing Less, But Better Through Beautiful Benevolence, I am fortunate to have access to many scrunchies. But I don’t want to own many. Instead, I choose to keep only a few pieces I genuinely love, use […]
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The hidden plastics in our wardrobes When people think about sustainable clothing, they often focus on the main fabric. Organic cotton.Linen.Wool.Silk. These natural fibres are widely recognised as more environmentally responsible alternatives to synthetic fabrics such as polyester or nylon. But there is a lesser-known issue within the fashion industry: plastic components hidden within otherwise
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The truth about what happens to our clothes Have you ever wondered what happens to your clothes when you throw them away? It’s an uncomfortable question, but an important one. Many of us assume that clothing will eventually break down and return to the earth. But in reality, much of what we wear today can
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Why small details matter in sustainable clothing Recently, I bought a beautiful 100% organic cotton shirt from a well-known high-street retailer. I chose it carefully because I have been making a conscious effort to buy clothing made from natural fibres. Organic cotton is breathable, biodegradable, and far kinder to the environment than synthetic fabrics. On
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This Mother’s Day brought a gift that was both practical and deeply personal: a pair of beautifully crafted Whiteley of Sheffield 10-inch classic left-handed fabric shears, given to me by my eldest son. To many people, scissors may seem like a simple tool but for someone who sews and especially for someone who is left-handed,
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Last Friday morning I had the pleasure of attending the RHS Business Breakfast to celebrate the launch of their new RHS Business Directory. It was a warm and welcoming event that brought together local businesses and members of the wider RHS community. As the founder of Beautiful Benevolence, much of my work takes place quietly
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Recently, I wore an outfit made entirely from British-made, sustainable clothing, designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom. My jeans were from Hiut Denim Co. in Wales.I wore a beautifully soft lambswool crew neck jumper from Community Clothing.My boots were the Dinckley boots from Lanx. Also, tucked into my hair and wrapped gently around my
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February arrives without fuss. It doesn’t demand attention the way December does, or arrive bursting with ambition like January. Instead, it slips in softly, the shortest month of the year, and the last true stretch of winter. The world is still resting. The mornings are still dark. The trees are still bare. And yet, there
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January has a habit of arriving with lists.Resolutions, promises, reinventions. I prefer to think of them as aspirations, gentle intentions rather than rules to be broken by February. Last year, mine were simple: I’m pleased (and quietly proud) to report that the water aspiration was a resounding success. Exercise, however, has politely carried itself over
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The other day I was driving, listening to episode 240 of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast (one of my favourite sustainable fashion deep dives). In this episode Clare Press was interviewing Rachel and Jesse from Kooshoo a sustainable hair accessory brand based on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. At one point, Jesse said something that completely made me pull over and double-check it: “we