Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bee cosy</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug.jpg" alt="Cheney Penrose Bee Hug Mug " class="wp-image-20263" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Cheyney-Penrose-Bee-hug-mug-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>When it’s cold and grey out, there’s something incredibly comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm cuppa and dreaming of summer meadows. I’ll be doing just that with this hand-decorated bone china Wild Summer and Bumblebee ‘Hug Mug’ from British artist and highly covetable North Hampshire interiors brand, <a href="https://cheneypenrosedesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cheney Penrose (opens in a new tab)">Cheney Penrose</a>. Earl Grey, no sugar please.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bee friendly</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1311" height="1015" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/beegood.jpg" alt="BeeGood Facial oil beauty Hampshire" class="wp-image-20262" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/beegood.jpg 1311w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/beegood-300x232.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/beegood-646x500.jpg 646w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/beegood-768x595.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/beegood-678x525.jpg 678w" sizes="(max-width: 1311px) 100vw, 1311px" /></figure>



<p>Bee products are one of the best-kept secrets in natural skincare. Transforming them into gorgeous, spa-scented treats, Hampshire beekeeping champions Simon and Caroline Cavill started their kitchen table beauty venture using bee-friendly ingredients (beeswax, propolis and honey) from their own honeybee hives. <a href="https://beegood.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="BeeGood (opens in a new tab)">BeeGood</a> scaled up from the farmer’s market scene in 2014, staying true to its founding ethos of ethically-produced products. I absolutely love its new hydrating Replenishing Facial Oil, and the refreshing citrussy yuzu extracts in its Sweet Marjoram and Citrus Wash. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bee chic</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1110" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Sass_Edge-Bag-.jpg" alt="Sass and Edge Bee SLP bag" class="wp-image-20264" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Sass_Edge-Bag-.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Sass_Edge-Bag--270x300.jpg 270w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Sass_Edge-Bag--450x500.jpg 450w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Sass_Edge-Bag--768x852.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Sass_Edge-Bag--473x525.jpg 473w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>I’m regularly lusting over the latest drops at Winchester boutique <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/sass-edge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Sass &amp; Edge (opens in a new tab)">Sass &amp; Edge</a> (hello new season Desmond &amp; Dempsey PJs and Marielle Wyse sequined cashmere). This oh-so-chic soft leather bag from ‘urban bohemian’ Parisian brand Sous les Paves is adorned with a small hand-sewn signature brass bee print. It’s also just big enough to fit all the essentials in (phone, mask, lippie). Let it bee mine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bee sparkly</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="792" height="608" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/ANNIEHAAK_Tiny-Bee.jpg" alt="Annie Haak tiny bee charm" class="wp-image-20260" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/ANNIEHAAK_Tiny-Bee.jpg 792w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/ANNIEHAAK_Tiny-Bee-300x230.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/ANNIEHAAK_Tiny-Bee-651x500.jpg 651w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/ANNIEHAAK_Tiny-Bee-768x590.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/ANNIEHAAK_Tiny-Bee-684x525.jpg 684w" sizes="(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px" /></figure>



<p>Jewellery designer <a href="https://www.anniehaakdesigns.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Annie Haak (opens in a new tab)">Annie Haak</a> was a forerunner of the bracelet stacking trend. Ten years since it launched, the Petersfield-based designer’s creations continue to charm. The idea behind this Tiny Bee silver bracelet is to gift it as a reward to hard working friends and family but frankly, I’m not sure if I could be persuaded to part with it… </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bee sustainable</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1312" height="996" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Wight-Apothecary-beeswax-wrap-2.jpg" alt="Wight Apothecary Beeswax wraps" class="wp-image-20265" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Wight-Apothecary-beeswax-wrap-2.jpg 1312w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Wight-Apothecary-beeswax-wrap-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Wight-Apothecary-beeswax-wrap-2-659x500.jpg 659w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Wight-Apothecary-beeswax-wrap-2-768x583.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/11/Wight-Apothecary-beeswax-wrap-2-692x525.jpg 692w" sizes="(max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px" /></figure>



<p>Beeswax wraps are natural cotton wax-coated sheets used to keep food fresh. As well as being reusable they’re a far more stylish alternative to single-use plastics and foil. You can get <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wight Apothecary’ (opens in a new tab)" href="http://wightapothecary.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wight Apothecary’</a>s bright selection in its Isle of Wight shop or – conveniently – dropped through your letterbox. Look out for other great eco-minded makers around the county too, including Hampshire-based sisters Tracie and Kim at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Beeutiful Wraps (opens in a new tab)" href="https://beeutifulwraps.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beeutiful Wraps</a>.</p>


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