Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, nothing was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, apart from me wrapping the few presents I have so far and chewing the end of a pencil while I think what else I need to buy.   I am knee deep in tinsel and baubles and just waiting for the tree to arrive.  I always feel that once that is up its all systems GO for Christmas.  Usually by this time we are a little better organised but for some reason thisRead More

Each of us spends on average one third of every day in bed, that’s 56 hours a week and that’s not even including Sunday lie-ins! And here at Sweetpea and Willow we can’t think of a better excuse for everyone to treat themselves to a gorgeously comfortable and good quality bed.  When it comes to comfort and ensuring a good night’s sleep the most important part of your bed is your mattress and we have just started selling a brilliant new range of some of the most durable and comfortableRead More

In his famous song ‘Bein’ Green’ a very depressed Kermit sobs that it’s not easy for him being the colour green. However, despite Kermit’s protests, at Sweetpea and Willow we completely disagree.  All of us here believe it’s not only easy, but, as Kermit eventually realises, its ‘beautiful’ being green. To prove it, we have a brilliant collection of gorgeous green furniture available for your home. First and foremost we have our fruity Zesty Lime Green Console table (see above). This console is so beautiful it has been featured in French PropertyRead More

Armistice Day commemorates the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany at the 11th Hour on the 11th day in the 11th Month in 1918 essentially bringing an end to World War 1. The closest Sunday to this date is known as Remembrance Sunday and wreathes are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall by service personnel and families of service personnel, politicians and members of the Royal family.  There are similar ceremonies throughout the UK with processions culminating at memorials where poppy wreathes are laid and the twoRead More

It seems as though the warm weather was too good to last. After a long, luscious summer (well I know it was lovely in the South of England at least) it seems as though Britain has finally reverted back to its natural chilly state. While this no doubt isn’t great news to the majority of the country, here at Sweetpea HQ we welcome the cold weather; what a fantastic opportunity to smother your living and Bedroom Furniture with gorgeous cushions, throws and blankets galore! Ideal for accessorising your bed, chaiseRead More

Remember, Remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot, I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should ever be forgot. Today is Guy Fawkes Day commemorating the date that Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament.  There will be bonfires and fireworks, sausages and baked potatoes. It does feel cold enough to be standing round the fire and toasting marsh mallows. There will be frightened pets and over excited children and a few gung ho fathers putting rockets in milk bottles.  I love all this but prefer theRead More

Great news for all those children who have been waiting all year for an opportunity to dress up in terrifying costumes and walk around at night terrorising their neighbours in exchange for sweets, its Halloween today! I don’t know what it consists of now-a-days, but when I was a kid Halloween was a brilliant excuse to wear weird and wonderful clothing, stay out late, and eat my body weight in chocolate. So all in all it was an amazing night for me, but perhaps not such an amazing night forRead More