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This is the personal account of Sophie Conran - Designer, Cook, Mum, Gardener and Founder of www.sophieconran.com

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I absolutely adore collecting printed fabrics, from beautiful tablecloths to charming napkins.

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some recent soundbath set-ups . love doing these posts . enjoy

#soundbaths #soundhealing #cotswoldwellbeing #wellness #cotswoldlife

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Life lately! It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. Probably says it all that I had to scroll back through the last month to remind myself what I’ve actually been up to 😂

I blinked and missed September. Seriously where did that go. Then jumpers came out, the heating finally on (thanks husband at last 🙄) and the kids have been absolutely crawling towards half term absolutely knackered.

I’m in the middle of changing roles at work, have been up and down to London a fair bit, we went to a wedding and then it was my birthday. I got to spend the weekend celebrating with lots of people I love which was lush.

This weekend I’ve enjoyed doing very little. Much needed as I could feel the balance tipping a bit too far towards tiredness this past week. Thankfully I’m off next week with the kids. Ive finally got round to taking some statutory parental leave. Figured I better take it before they no longer want to hang out with an uncool mum anymore! Looking forward to a week of doing ordinary things together, just mooching about really. The sort of days I remember having with my mum when I was little.

I have found myself feeling quite reflective lately. Maybe it’s because I’m another year closer to a big birthday. Ive been thinking a lot about where I want to spend my time, who I want to spend it with and how much time we waste overthinking things (I’m so guilty of this!) I have not come to any great conclusions. But I do know I feel very grateful for my lot. And I keep coming back to how much joy there is in the little things if you actually stop to notice them.

Lately it’s been a pretty tiled floor, a text from a friend for no reason other than to make me smile, a colourful pair of socks, xmas Costa cups, a really good breakfast, a thoughtful gift, the kettle whistling when it’s blowing a bloomin gale outside, and getting beaten by my ten year old at a board game last night.

Nothing particularly extraordinary but lovely all the same. And I’m thinking these little things are worth noticing. Is it the more you notice joy the more you seem to find joy?

Happy Sunday!

Colourful life / Family home / Home inspo / Colourful interior

Been after this print for

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I think this is Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant White’ grown in amongst the veg in the lovely garden of @sophieconran as a cut flower.

Getting to see the planting there was an unexpected bonus of visiting for the Rare Plant Fair.

I also got to hang out with the talented @charlottesandersongardendesign which is always good fun.

Summer seems so long ago already!

#cutflowergarden #productive #gardendesign #plants #flowers

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There’s something magical about being a florist.

Nothing more so than when I get to use cauldron-sized ceramics (no black cat, but look out for Squeaky 🐕).

I spent the weekend preparing the garden for winter and kept these cuttings to give them one last hurrah inside. Let me know if you'd like to know what I put into the design.

I felt like celebrating autumn, and bonus: I got to soak up some sun today before the weather washes us out of the garden.

#autumnflowers #autumnalvibes #practicalmagic #floraldesigns #autumnathome

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Deliveries are like buses !!! Pictured in the sunshine ☀️ a lovely little delivery from @sophieconran Plates, pasta bowls, salad bowls and mugs in store now #tring #berkhamsted #hertfordshire #bedfordshire #buckinghamshire

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A look back at a wonderfully busy September. A month full of inspiring visits, interesting conversations and new ideas to bring back to the studio. And we still had time for all our lovely clients! Here were a few highlights….
1. Rare plant fair at Salthrop House. Lovely to meet Kate Gatacre @the_batches and explore her beautiful planting. @thelandgardeners gave a great talk on naturalising spring bulbs and reminding us that we need to be planting them soon.
2. Design Emporium at Chelsea Harbour. Beautiful craftsmanship on show, from the handmade crochet lighting by @naomipaullight to timeless outdoor furniture by @officinaciani_firenze And great to catch up with @zaravauxlighting and @pippamartin78 too!
3. @yeoorganicgarden festival. A wonderful day exploring colour with @aritanderson and hearing from the inspiring Jimmy Blake whose passion for plants has made me want to visit his garden in Ireland
4. @deepdaletrees Netherlands Visit. Two inspiring days meeting fellow designers, exploring beautiful trees and discovering new ideas for climate resilient planting. Particularly interesting to learn about @deepdaletrees approach to soil health, biodiversity and water conservation.
5. @the.glasshouse.collective An insightful talk from Susan Perry @moderngardencompany on choosing outdoor furniture for different environments and a reminder of the importance of specifying materials that stand the test of time

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A lovely day at her home in Wiltshire yesterday hosted by @sophieconran, where we enjoyed talks by @thelandgardeners on dahlias and the importance of soil and compost. A garden tour and propagating workshop with @the_batches and a delicious lunch prepared by Ivan made for a memorable day. Thank you @jacquiecox for suggesting it! Educational and fun, my head is bursting with information and my cuttings are snugly growing (I hope).

More to come on substack soon.
Happy weekend one and all 💕

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Inspired by precious moments spent with family and friends, @sophieconran shares the inspiration behind the design and shapes of our Sophie Blue collection 💙

Take a closer looks at the pieces, from their timeless blue-and-white palette to the considered shapes that make each piece feel so special.

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The best of times at some of our favourite places 💙💙
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#family #slapton #holiday #devon #southhams

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Late summer dinner at home

#entertainingathome #homecooking #foodie

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It’s been a while…Hello 😘 Having a lovely time in the garden @sophieconran

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