The reste journal

These hardy little characters from the desert are beautiful and easy to look after if left to thrive in the right spot.

As we become ever more aware of how our throw away society piles more pressure on the planet, through over-production and the despoliation caused by plastic waste, a new yearning has perhaps emerged for a return to humble and sincere forms of recycling and re-use, and to the beauty found in a good mending.

Combining vibrant leaf pattern and stunning colour combinations for maximum visual clout, the calatheas are among the most easily recognised houseplants, as well as being relatively easy to care for.

Maison Bengal now works with over two thousand women throughout Bangladesh, each one in their home environment, enabling them to care for as well as financially support their families

I was delighted to be invited by 91 Magazine to have a pop up shop at West Elm in November

Vietnam is a beautiful country, shaped by its long history of conflict. A country of contradictions, from the frenetic streets of Hanoi to the slow way of life along the Delta. 

The brushes that we sell at reste are made by Swedish company Iris Hantverk. The company has a very interesting story to tell, one which gives 'hand made' a new meaning.

The knife industry is a tradition in Solsona, Spain, that dates back to the 16th Century