LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 16 Spain
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An ode to slow travel, splendour and sun. Que viva España.
For this magazine, Lodestar's contributors have descended into caves in the name of cheese, gone in search of volcanoes, wandered ancient pilgrim paths, ridden horses into the sunset, been enthralled by architecture, cooked the way their grandparents did and penned odes to lace. They have explored places that come with meaning.
Some destinations are ‘home’, others are steeped in memory, and a few are being discovered for the very first time, the siren’s call impossible to resist. You can read this zest in their words and see the ardour in their images, because when someone creates with love and respect you feel it. You’re there with them. This is how you discover and are reacquainted with Spain - through the eyes of others.
Featured destinations: Ibiza, Tarifa, Oviedo, Toledo, Granada, Segovia, Seville, Valencia, Lanzarote, Montserrat, Formentera, San Sebastián, Santiago de Compostela
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY Issue 11 | Portugal
Regular price €20,95 €20,95Here, there are island oases, pilgrimage trails, artisans and waves - azulejos and pastéis de nata - and one should feast on all that they can; climb mountains, sip Port, meander through markets, swim, savour and walk into wilderness. Layered in history, there is a sublime sense of melancholy - an awareness of the things that have passed, matched by awe of all that remains. Warmth, colour, tradition and light. In Portugal you have time, space and
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 10: India
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India is changing. It is an impassioned, tumultuous wonderland that embraces visitors, reveres its past, disregards the status quo and offers all who journey there a brilliant, indelible, distinctive experience.
You may wander along sacred waterways, bathe in colour, appreciate the poetry of the everyday, celebrate a southern paradise, traverse the country by train, discover enduring, ancient cultures and cities at the cutting edge, grasp the complexity of tea and tradition, calm the mind, scale peaks, experiment with spices, encounter something wild, question your boundaries, live in the moment and seek out the unexpected. This is a place of craft, civility, history, culture, grace and grandeur. You will be overcome, consumed, saturated, lost in matchless moments, and left craving more.
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LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 13 Mexico
Regular price €20,95 €20,95Mexico is beautiful. It is timeless, multilayered, mesmeric and utterly indefinable. Peruse these pages, dream of the faraway, ignite your wanderlust and prepare to fall in love.
Some featured destinations
Puebla
Mexico City
Oaxaca
Mérida
Tulum
Puerto Escondido
San Miguel de Allende
Guadalajara
San José del Cabo
Ensenada
Tecate
Tepoztlán
El Arenal
Isla Holbox
Teotitlán del Valle
Colima
Lacandón Jungle
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LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 15 Greece
Regular price €20,95 €20,95This is a magazine about Greece - a celebration of her myths, mountains and glittering seas. It contains glimpses of island life and odes to olives, and lashings of wildflowers, ruins, wilderness and awe. A place of gods and romance, Greece has always offered multitudes - so soak up these pages and allow yourself to fall under her spell.
Some locations featured:
Zagori, Corfu, Messolonghi, Mykonos, Santorini, Syros, Kefalonia, Simi, Athens, Pelion, Rhodes, Ikaria, Andros, Kasos, Crete, The Mani, Halkidiki Eleusis
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 14 Wales
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This is Lodestar's ode to Wales - a celebration of its soaring peaks and dazzling waters, its wilderness, song and lore. Venture here to walk in the footsteps of saints and ancient kings, and to explore landscapes - diverse, dramatic and sublime - destined to fill you with awe. You’ll cross paths with artists, poets and lavender farmers, feast on Welsh cakes and bara brith, wallow in the history, swim in the sea, hike hills, forage, revel and bask in the beauty. All the while knowing that here, there may well be dragons.
Featuring: Hay-on-Wye | Fforest | Pembrokeshire | Gower Peninsula | Wye Valley | Brecon Beacons | Snowdonia | Portmeirion | Farmers' Welsh Lavender | Dyfi Botanicals | Old Lands | Palé Hall | Llŷn Peninsula | Ynys Enlli | Skomer | Conwy
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 17 Ireland
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Lodestar's Issue 17 is dedicated to the glorious island of Ireland.
A celebration of all that is enchanting, delicious and wild about the Island of Ireland - made by those who are already under its spell.
A few featured destinations: Connemara, Ring of Kerry, Waterford, Cork, The Burren, Dingle, Galway, Longford, Glendalough, Belfast, Mullaghmore, Adare, Dublin, Causeway Coast, Athlone, Aran Islands, Tory Island, Boyne Valley
THE TEA COLLECTIVE | Cocoon Bath Soak
Regular price €24,95 €24,95Immerse yourself in a comforting bath experience with this meticulously crafted blend of coconut, cacao, and warm spiced essential oils. The velvety sweetness of coconut milk meets the earthy depth of cacao, both elevated by the gentle heat of hand-selected spices. This bath soak is designed to uplift your mood and envelop you in the embracing warmth of a cosy autumn evening.
As you dip into this decadent soak, you'll find yourself wrapped in a blanket of luxurious tranquillity. The aromatic blend awakens an aura of sensuality, guiding you into a state of serene bliss. Experience rejuvenation as this warming soak works to replenish your body and elevate your spirits, leaving you feeling pampered, refreshed, and irresistibly sensual.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Alma Granites Fine Bone Teacup & Saucer
Regular price €18,95 €18,95Sip your afternoon tea and mindfully contemplate the stars thanks to Alma Granites and her extraordinary artwork which adorns this treasurable teacup.
Want a matching teapot to make your tea ritual more special? Here it is.
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
Fine Bone China Tea Cup & Saucer
Dishwasher Safe
Microwave Safe
Capacity: 160ml.
Box Dimensions:
Based on artwork by Alma Granites.
Presented in a gift box featuring information about the artist and artwork.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Alma Granites Fine Bone China Teapot
Regular price €43,95 €43,95Sip your afternoon tea and mindfully contemplate the stars thanks to Alma Granites and her extraordinary artwork which adorns this treasurable tea pot.
Why not add the tea cup and saucer?
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
Fine Bone China Teapot with Strainer.
Dimensions: 10cm (Height)
Capacity: 500ml.
Ideal for 2 cups of tea.
Based on artwork by Alma Granites.
Presented in a matching gift box featuring information about the artist and artwork.
PADDYWAX | Orb Purple Lavender Ombre Candle - Gardenia & Tonka
Regular price €12,95 €12,95PADDYWAX | Orb Grey Ombre Candle - Amber & Smoke
Regular price €12,95 €12,95BURGON & BALL | NATIONAL TRUST Under the Canopy Kneeler
Regular price €39,95 €39,95This eye-catching Kneelo® memory foam garden kneeler is part of our ‘National Trust made by Burgon & Ball’ collaboration with the National Trust. At the core of every Kneelo® garden kneeler is a deep layer of firm but light shock-absorbing EVA foam, sandwiched between two luxurious cushioning layers of memory foam. The Kneelo® is then encased in water-resistant, durable neoprene with a quick dry, wipe clean, nylon coating. So not only does this ‘Under the Canopy’ Kneelo® look stunning, but it will also be one the most comfortable kneelers you’ve ever used.
The nature-inspired ‘Under the Canopy’ design combines bold colours and delicately layered shapes. This print celebrates the beauty and subtle textures found in natural landscapes across our much-loved countryside.
QUALITY PRODUCTS | Tan Goatskin Scratch Protector Gauntlet Gloves
Regular price €32,95 €32,95
Made from premium goat skin, Quality Products long-style scratch protector gloves combine comfort and practicality.
Featuring elbow high leather cuffs to protect the forearm from thorns, as well as snug fitting fingers that feel like a dress glove. Perfect for any gardening job, especially in the rose garden or when allergies prevent you from your favourite pasttime.
S: Overall Length 34.5cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 16cm, Palm width 9cm
M: Overall Length 36.5cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 16.5cm, Palm width 9.5cm
L: Overall Length 38cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 17cm, Palm width 9.5cm
XL: Overall Length 39cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 17.5cm, Palm width 10cm
2XL: Overall Length 40.5cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 18cm, Palm width 10.5cm
LARGE SIZES COMING SOON!
CAVALLINI & CO | DIY Vintage Poster Mounting Kit
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Turn your favorite Cavallini poster into a vintage inspired chart with the Vintage Poster Kit. Made of sustainably sourced oak with easy assembly instructions included. The hardest part is picking just one design!
This do-it-yourself kit has everything you need to turn your favourite Cavallini wrap into a vintage-inspired chart. An easy alternative to framing, this kit will brighten any home or office.
For use with any horizontal 71x51cm poster (not included).
Kit Includes:
Made in the U.S.A. of sustainably sourced oak.
For over 25 years Cavallini & Co. has been producing the highest quality gift and stationery products, drawing inspiration from the Cavallini archives.
Learn more about Cavallini & Co in our Brand Showcase.
GARDEN TRADING | Cotton Peg Bag
Regular price €28,95 €28,95Classic. Clean. Cotton. When the sun comes out, have the Peg Bag ready to go.
Taking inspiration from both the British countryside and city lifestyle trends, Garden Trading design and develop each of their collections from their Oxfordshire home. The product team scours the globe to find innovative materials and highly-skilled artisans to bring our ideas to life.
Garden Trading design with everyday living in mind. Curating collections that provide a practical and uncluttered function with style to complement every home and lifestyle.
Dimensions: H33 x W35 x D1.5cm
Crafted in 100% Cotton
Wooden and Stainless Steel Hanger
Machine washable at 40 degrees (with hanger removed)
Do not tumble dry
The Garden Trading label is stitched into back seam
GARDEN TRADING | Canvas Garden & Barbeque Apron in Khaki
Regular price €69,95 €69,95The perfect product for every organised gardener or florist, this Apron is beautifully made and exceptionally practical. Crafted from Waterproof Canvas in Khaki, the straps and central pocket are Faux Suede in a soft, chocolate-like brown. Garden Trading have ensured the waist straps are long enough to wrap and tie at the front for an all-round better fit.
Whether you're planting new flowerbeds, picking vegetables, or creating a bronze masterpiece in the shed, this trusty apron will ensure clothes stay clean. Not only that, all-important tools, seeds and more can be stored close to hand in the front pocket, separated into a larger and smaller section for even more organisation.
Why not check out the full khaki Garden Trading accessories set which includes apron. Great as a housewarming, birthday or Christmas gift.
BURGON & BALL | Herb Pots in Charcoal
Regular price €39,95 €39,95Add a touch of Burgon & Ball style to your kitchen with these charming herb pots. The flavours of fresh herbs really sing out in a way that dried herbs can’t, and these handy herbs pots will ensure you always have the perfect flavours to enhance your dish.
To make life simple, these pots are just the right size to hold supermarket herbs. The pots sit snugly in their tray, which features carrying handles in natural leather. Pre-printed with the names of three popular herbs, the pots’ handy ticket holders let you personalise them to suit your own tastes – coriander, tarragon, rosemary? Use them for the herbs you need, to suit your own cooking style.
A product finalist in the British Garden Industry Awards, the set is beautifully moulded in steel, giving a smooth, flawless finish, and a tough powder coating ensures it will stay looking good
Width 41cm, Depth 12cm, Height 12.5cm.
Individual pot: 12cm high, 11cm wide, 11cm deep.
FORA STUDIOS | e-Gift Certificate
Regular price €15,61 €15,61An estimated $400 million is spent on 10 million unwanted gifts Christmas in Australia, many of whichare were discarded and likely end up in landfill.
Gift cards endure as a great solution. When you know your friend or family member loves nature, the garden, craft, and the outdoors, FORA can help you alleviate that "did I get the right present" anxiety and quell that Gift Card buying guilt. Because let's face it, we all know a fuss POT or two.
Sustainability aside, some of us are just are not that organised so a Fora Gift Card will make a handy last-minute digital gift.
This beautiful design is thanks to Catherine Haugland, owner and operator of Avalon Rose Design, which she runs out of her home office in northern Iowa, USA. Catherine has been designing for almost 15 years.
She's a mom of two kids and two dogs, an insatiable reader, a collector of old clocks and mountains of ephemera, a gardener, a coffee-lover, crochet & knitting aficionado, and of course an artist.
Avalon Rose Design is a vintage-inspired creative graphic design studio specialising in commercial use graphics and design resources such as fonts, vintage botanical florals, patterns, textures, embellishments, illustrations, paintings and more. If you're lucky custom logo design is available on a very limited basis.
J TANNER DECONSTRUCTED | Ready-to-Craft Leather Slim Purse
Regular price €33,95 €33,95Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather purse and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched as a truly personal gift.
Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making this simple slim purse project herself, or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her.
For those who want to carry everything they need in one easy location, and don’t want to dig through compartment after compartment of a handbag. The simple slim purse is perfect, with one zip compartment, ideal for storing coins, keys, cash, and cards, and one easy to access back pouch.
Slim, stylish, and simple. Great for carrying around when you need to head out for lunch, and easy to find in your bag!
J Tanner DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.
A truly personal gift for that crafty mum or friend.
Dimensions: approx 13cm x 9.2cm closed
Kit includes:
2 pre-cut premium veg-tanned leather pieces in the colour of your choice
Pre-cut zipper
Waxed stitching thread
2 x Stitching needles
Leathercraft Glue
Instructions
Live Chat Support
Difficulty: All levels
Crafting time: approx 3-5 hours
The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course. Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.
ANDREE JARDIN | Mr & Mrs CLYNK | Dustpan & Brush Gift Set in Peach
Regular price €93,95 €93,95This Dustpan and Brush Giftset is a collaboration by Andree Jardin with contemporary French design studio Mr & Mrs Clynk and brings streamlined chic to an essential need.
Consisting of a hand brush and dustpan in varnished beechwood, sturdy lacquered steel and a blend of natural bristles, it will become a warm and familiar presence in your home that feels good in your hand.
Also included is a pair of lacquered metal hooks; use them to mount your brush and pan in a spot where they’ll be instantly accessible and proudly on display.
The set comes beautifully packaged, making it a perfect housewarming gift. Of course, you’ll want one for yourself, too, so pick the shade that complements your interiors.
The set comes beautifully packaged, making it a perfect housewarming gift. Of course, you’ll want one for yourself, too, so pick the shade that complements your interiors. The velvety softness of this peach finish looks divine against warm-toned cabinetry or flooring.
Learn more about Mrs & Mrs Clynk and the brushware collaboration here in our brands showcase
Materials: Beechwood, lacquered steel, natural bristles
AKINOD | 3-Piece Cutlery Set in 1922 print
Regular price €40,95 €40,95Add a dash of Art Deco with the geometric repeating fans of the 1922 design. You too can feel like a partygoer from The Great Gatsby, whether you’re feasting on lobster or fish and chips.
Ditching plastic cutlery doesn’t mean eating your salad with a clumsy bamboo spork. Saying no to disposable utensils becomes second nature when you carry around this nifty, French-designed three-piece set.
Highly pragmatic, universal, and super-sleek, it’s ready to use whenever you buy food on the go, have a picnic in your local botanic gardens, take your prepped lunch out of the work fridge, chow down at a food court or take out a snack on a bushwalk.
You can eat elegantly while playing your part in ending single-use cutlery, keeping plastic waste out of the environment, and taking hygiene into your own hands. Just choose a design to your taste.
Each piece — spoon, four-prong fork and a knife with micro-serrated edge, in a cotton carry bag — is thoughtfully designed and engineered to be light and comfortable in the hand, while a clever system of magnets keeps the set safely together and prevents losing a precious component.
Materials: Stainless steel, polymer
Dimensions: 18 x 3.3cm
Cutlery made in China and France
Designed, printed, and assembled in Akinod's Paris, France workshop
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