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Make a Switch to Sensational Scandi-style With our fingers crossed for an Indian Summer, we’ve been considering a bit of a room make-over Scandi-Style, of late. Not only will this much-loved interiors theme fit in with the temperature at the moment, but by adding a few carefully thought-out accessories it could also become a beautiful blend of cosiness and sophistication come winter. What is ‘Scandi-style’? There’s not just one way to get the Scandi interiors look and, certainly there’s more than one Scandi theme. But there are definite principles to the style. And here’s the main ones right here: Keep...

The summer holidays can be pretty long and a little bit stressful for parents. There are children to entertain, things to plan in and plenty of days sat at home wondering what kind of whirlwind hit it. Once the kids go back to school, then it is time to breath a big sigh of relief. No longer do you need to worry about keeping them busy, but instead, you can look at claiming back your home for yourself. Here at Linen and Letters we want to make sure that you know exactly how to make your home your own again....

My love for linen first started whilst living in southern rural France, in a small village not far from the Mediterranean Sea. I fell in love with the traditional linen and lace curtains which the French use to dress their windows with their light airy feel and elegant impression. During my time working with linen I have come to learn that not only is it a fantastic styling product but it also has several other major benefits making linen the ultimate choice when it comes to choosing your interior fabrics.  What makes Linen Superior? ⦁ Linen is made from Flax fibres...

Whether its for a babies room, little girls play room or your very own bedroom boudoir, ruffles can be fun and flirty!  I know a lot of you have plunged for my "pintuck" curtains because you like the clean elegant lines but I have been asked for more feminine touches using ruffles and lace.  So here we go!         We we can make bespoke curtains if you'd like to mix and match design styles, lace, linen colour or weight.  Message me with your requests 

Dating from the 14th century the towering Armoire of a traditional bridal linens has practically disappeared from modern day life but in the age of 'throw away and buy another' mentality, I am drawn to the beauty of quality linens embroidered with a couple's monogram which i understand is making a comeback. 'White on white' needlework first appeared during the Renaissance and was added to sheer cloth, through which the skin could be glimpsed.  This type of work was confided to the agile fingers of women including French Queens such as Catherine de Medici and Margaret of Valois, who were known as magnificent...