<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/en_GB/v1656652403747/css/blog/ck-blog-navigation.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/en_GB/v1656652403747/css/blog/blog-categories.css"> <section class="text-center"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/blog-home.html" class="blog-lockup"> <picture> <!--Desktop Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Desktop and Tablet Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Tablet and Mobile Below--> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Desktop Image Below with Alt text--> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png" alt="Bright Side Stories - Cath Kidston" loading="lazy"> </picture> </a> <div class="blog-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="pb-4 pb-sm-0 col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/life-and-style.html" class="active">Life &amp; Style</a> </div> <div class="pb-4 pb-sm-0 col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/design-studio.html">Design Studio</a> </div> <div class="col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/make-and-create.html">Make &amp; Create</a> </div> <div class="col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/print-library.html">Print Library</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-title"> <h1>Life &amp; Style</h1> <div class="blog-sub-title"> <p>A sunny source of inspiration for real life. Interviews, editorials and styling guides to help you find the extraordinary in the everyday.</p> </div> </div> </section> <style> #myList li{ display:none; } </style> <section class="text-center pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row" id="myList"> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/five-minutes-with-sedef-komurgoz.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa407a829/blog/2021/October/Mural_Artist_thumbnail.jpg" alt="interview with mural artist sedef Komurgoz" loading="lazy"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>FIVE MINUTES WITH: SEDEF KOMURGOZ</p> <p>For our campaign shoot, we recruited the help of mural artist, Sedef Komurgoz. An incredible talent, who brought life and art to our set, and who we caught 5 minutes with to get to know better.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/five-minutes-with-sedef-komurgoz.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-pack-a-travel-bag.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwc8cb957e/blog/2021/October/travel-img4.jpg" alt="Girl sat on chair with yellow floral overnight bag from Cath Kidston" loading="lazy"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>OUR TOP TIPS ON HOW TO PACK A TRAVEL BAG</p> <p>For a lot of us that have barely needed to leave the house for more than a year, that first trip away – exciting as it is – also leaves us a little out of practice with what we need to pack and how. So we’ve compiled a handy list of top tips for packing for your travels.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-pack-a-travel-bag.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/unexpected-ways-to-use-beeswax-wraps.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwd22fae91/blog/2021/March/Ways_To_Use_Beeswax_Wraps_Blogpost_board.jpg" alt="- Cath Kidston"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Unexpected Ways to Use Beeswax Wraps</p> <p>We’re delighted to have teamed up with Beeswax Wraps Co. Using their sustainably sourced ingredients to craft their plastic-free, reusable alternative to cling film. We explore more unexpected uses for Beeswax Wraps.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/unexpected-ways-to-use-beeswax-wraps.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/the-women-that-made-us-international-womens-day.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwc731b5c9/blog/2021/March/IWD_blogpost_thumbnail.jpg" alt="- Cath Kidston"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>THE WOMEN THAT MADE US: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY</p> <p>For International Women’s Day, we’re placing a spotlight on the Women That Made Us – sharing inspiring stories of the women from the Cath Kidston community.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/the-women-that-made-us-international-womens-day.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-prepare-for-the-perfect-christmas-eve.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw64890e1b/blog/2020/December/Perfect_Christmas_Eve_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Top Tips to make Christmas Eve perfect"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS EVE</p> <p>To set you up with the most magical Christmas Eve of all, here’s our top tips for the perfect day.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-prepare-for-the-perfect-christmas-eve.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/introducing-180-piccadilly.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw34653f72/blog/2020/December/Introducing_Piccadilly_Blogpost_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Introducing 180 Piccadilly Global flagship"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Introducing 180 Piccadilly</p> <p>Step into the world of Cath Kidston, as we bring our brand to life in a way that celebrates 27 years of British design and print heritage while showcasing our latest creative adventures.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/introducing-180-piccadilly.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/hill-house-vintage.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw5e051893/blog/2020/December/Hill_House_Vintage_Blogpost_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Gift Guide with Hill House Vintage"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>TOP CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH HILL HOUSE VINTAGE</p> <p>We asked Paula, from Hill House Vintage, to dig into our gift guide, and offer her very top tips for the best gifts this Christmas.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/hill-house-vintage.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/top-christmas-gifts-with-emmys-vintage-cottage.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw01b3ef47/blog/2020/November/Emmys_Vintage_Blogpost_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Cath Kidston Gift Guide by Emmy's Vintage Cottage"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>TOP CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH EMMY'S VINTAGE COTTAGE</p> <p>Making friends on social media really is the best. And Emma, of Emmy’s Vintage Cottage, has been a huge supporter of our brand for years. Who better to share their top picks for Christmas gifts?</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/top-christmas-gifts-with-emmys-vintage-cottage.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/gift-guide-by-personality.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw110fd28b/blog/2020/November/Gift_Guide_Secret_Personality_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Gifts for her"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Gift Guide: By Personality</p> <p>Looking for the perfect gift for her? Something special, right? But you don’t know where to start? Look no further than this Gift Guide.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/gift-guide-by-personality.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/gift-guide-for-mums.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw44491800/blog/2020/November/Gift_Guide_Mums_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Gift Ideas for Mums and mums-to-be"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Gift Guide: Christmas Presents for Mum (& Mums-to-be)</p> <p>If there’s one thing you need to get right this year, it’s what to get mum for Christmas. Whether that’s your mum, your mum friends or loved ones on the cusp of becoming a mum, we’ve got your Christmas gift ideas all wrapped up.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/gift-guide-for-mums.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/gift-guide-secret-santa.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwf65fa42b/blog/2020/November/Gift_Guide_Secret_Santa_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Gift Ideas for Secret Santa"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Gift Guide: Secret Santa</p> <p>To help you out, we’ve pulled together our very favourite Secret Santa gift ideas, broken down by price, so you can snag the best secret santa gift no matter the person or budget.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/gift-guide-secret-santa.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-refresh-your-home-for-autumn.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwe51df3e5/blog/2020/October/Update_Your_Home_Autumn_Blogpost_cushions.jpg" alt="How to Refresh Your Home for Autumn"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>HOW TO REFRESH YOUR HOME FOR AUTUMN</p> <p>A new season can mean a new start – especially for our homes, which have taken more than their usual share of wear and tear this year. We’ve pulled together some top tips to transition your summer spaces into cosy, Autumn sanctuaries.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-refresh-your-home-for-autumn.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/our-quintessential-day-out-in-london.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa81f2836/blog/2020/September/London_People_blogpost_taxi.jpg" alt="Cath Kidston Day Out in London Recommendations"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Our Quintessential Day Out In London</p> <p>To celebrate our new print ‘London People’, we drafted Team Cath Kidston to share their favourite London haunts for a guided Cath tour.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/our-quintessential-day-out-in-london.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/spot-it-cath-kidston-x-breast-cancer-now.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw5341a5c0/blog/2020/October/BCN_Spotit_Blogpost_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Cath Kidston x Breast Cancer Now"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>SPOT IT: CATH KIDSTON X BREAST CANCER NOW</p> <p>Throughout October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – we’ll be sharing the stories of six incredible women and doing our bit to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer through our campaign ‘Spot It’.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/spot-it-cath-kidston-x-breast-cancer-now.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-wear-and-care-for-your-reusable-face-covering.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw7ff17ffb/blog/2020/September/Face_Coverings_blogpost_mushrooms.jpg" alt="How to ware and care for your resuasable face covering"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>HOW TO WEAR AND CARE FOR YOUR REUSABLE FACE COVERING</p> <p>Since face coverings are here to stay we’ve pulled together our very top tips on all things masks.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-wear-and-care-for-your-reusable-face-covering.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/five-of-britains-most-beautiful-secret-gardens.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw98e4524a/blog/2020/August/Secret_Garden_blogpost_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Secret Gardens"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Five of Britain's Most Beautiful Secret Gardens</p> <p>We’ve brought together a list of our favourite wild woodlands to visit, perfect for day trips.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/five-of-britains-most-beautiful-secret-gardens.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <!--blogpost--> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/the-cath-kids-adventure-club-the-summer-before-taking-back-mondays.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw7e14aa4e/blog/2020/August/BTS_blog_thumbnail.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>THE CATH KIDS ADVENTURE CLUB: THE SUMMER BEFORE TAKING BACK MONDAYS</p> <p>We’re recruiting for our Cath Kids Adventure Club, a summer of fun fuelled by our pocket book of missions.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/the-cath-kids-adventure-club-the-summer-before-taking-back-mondays.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/Five-Minutes-with-The-Princes-Trust.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa2a18ebd/blog/2020/August/Shopper_Princes_Trust_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Five Minutes with: The Prince’s Trust"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Five Minutes with: The Prince’s Trust</p> <p>We caught up with Chantelle to learn more about her journey as a Prince’s Trust supported entrepreneur.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/Five-Minutes-with-The-Princes-Trust.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/five-minutes-with-nurses-on-the-front-line.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwfa39c07a/blog/2020/August/Five_minutes_nurses_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Five Minutes with: Nurses on the Frontline"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Five Minutes with: Nurses on the Frontline</p> <p>We caught five minutes with sisters Katy and Charlotte, to find out the special kind of something it takes to be a nurse this year.</p> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/five-minutes-with-nurses-on-the-front-line.html">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-4 main-articles"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/unmissable-british-places-to-staycation.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw5d18aacf/blog/2020/August/British_Staycation_Thumbnail.jpg" alt="Unmissable British Places to Staycation"> </a> <div class="main-articles-copy"> <p>Unmissable British Places to Staycation</p> <p>We asked team Cath Kidston to come up with a list of their utterly favourite, unmissable places to visit this summer.</p> <a 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