Laurie Marianne

Our travel needs especially by train fit neatly into a well-packed rucksack - compact, considered, and beautifully functional. Quality over quantity is the key with a collection of smart, travel-friendly essentials that make the journey as elegant as the destination. For us, travelling light isn’t about doing without - it’s about moving through the world with portable ease.

Learning sourdough has been a joyfully addictive journey - simple ingredients, endless possibilities. These are the tools I use and recommend for making great bread at home along with my gallery if yummy bakes.

These designs are original illustrations, lovingly created by us (me and/or my partner) - no stock images, no generic prints. Every mug in the collection is fully customizable in my Zazzle store, making it an ideal personalised gift for birthdays, weddings, holidays, or just because. Each one can be personalized, making it a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys art, flowers, or a quiet cup of coffee. (NB Affiliate links back to my own store).

My home library is a reflection of my passions where creativity meets inspiration. Nestled alongside cookery, travel and novels are my art reference books of fine art, painting and graphic design ranging from classic to contemporary offering visual inspiration for that creative spark. (Contains some affiliate links).

Trying to get off the tourist track when travelling isn't easy until you learn to sniff out places full of locals. So we play “Adoptabar” a game when travelling searching for bars where the locals drink. It’s a great way to get more local information and suggestions of what to visit.