Ourhood’s Top 5 Lifestyle Brands
It's a universal truth that no matter how much we put into the little spaces that we call home, we will never be done with it. A new plant here, a replacement vase there. It's all part of the fun of being a full grown adult. Giving yourself mini presents and pretending that you need them for your home.
So it's fair to say, there is never a bad time to upgrade your home and so we've taken some time out to collate our top 5 lifestyle brands to help you pick out a little something to keep your home beautiful, at least until you next feel the need to refresh it!
Prick LDN
Based in Dalston, Prick is London’s first boutique dedicated to cacti and succulents. It was founded by Gynelle Leon who was first inspired by a visit to Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Marjorelle in Marrakesh. Offering both beautiful plants and artistic pots to house them, Prick has an array of products to transform your living space.
Freya Bramble Carter
Her father Chris Bramble has been a ceramics artist and teacher for over 30 years and added to this Freya Bramble Carter studied fine art at Chelsea College of Arts so it’s safe to say that she has a deep connection to her craft.
Freya creates unique ceramic pieces including plates and bowls with artisan glazes, inspired by the ethos of beauty and nature.
Grain and Knot
Inspired by a love of nature and exploration, Grain and Knot is the brand of Sophie Sellu. Sophie hand crafts functional and decorative woodwork pieces in her home studio, using reclaimed timber. Ebonising and spalting processes enhance the natural features in the wood and create beautiful visual colours and patterns.
La Basketry
La Basketry is an online boutique selling baskets handwoven by skilled artisans in a small village in Senegal. Originally founded by sisters Tabara and Mamy whose parents are from Senegal, the brand celebrates this special Senegalese craftsmanship which still remains a tradition passed down from generation to generation today. These beautifully coloured and patterned baskets will add a bit of joy to your home.
Cremate
Trying to add a little ritual and ceremony back into our lives, Cremate brings us natural incense with tones of cedar wood, cinnamon, lavender, lemongrass and more. Inspired by the earth movement and 70s surf and skate the scents might have you dreaming of a simpler time.