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Cosy up this autumn

Cosy up this autumn

Here at épanoui autumn is a big favourite of ours. We love this change in season the most, the transition between long, hazy summer days and relaxed, comforting autumn evenings warms the cockles.  We've compiled some of our top homeware picks to help you reach maximum cosy levels - all available from our bricks & mortar shop in Bedford.   Create the perfect nook with something soft   Mustard tassel cushion £35 Bring the outdoors in with an injection of greenery Forest green vase £12 Zinnia stoneware vase from £27  Bedtime reading  It's beautiful here £29.95 Flowers everyday £18.99   ...

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Meet the Maker, Anna Reed

Meet the Maker, Anna Reed

As you, our wonderful customers always love to know how we find our artisans, where our pieces come from and a little story about each one we thought we would introduce a new monthly feature on the blog to highlight our amazingly talented artists, makers & creatives.   So grab a cuppa and prepare for a little insight into our wonderful creatives world’s - First up is Anna Reed.    Anna is a Bedfordshire based artist driven by her admiration of nature and its elegance. She predominately works in oil paint and pencil using precise and deliberate strokes to produce representational...

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Indie is the new black

Indie is the new black

As Black Friday looms it got us thinking about the importance of sticking to our guns as an independent shop. So, this weekend we won't be fighting it out with high street stores in the race for the bottom price, we will simply be offering the same beautiful products we do 365 days of the year. The same value that we know is important to our fellow creatives who contribute so much to our independent store is as true today as it is always. We love this image created by Lola Hoad in support of independent shops this Christmas  We...

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Our 2nd birthday

Our 2nd birthday

Our independent shop & studio recently turned 2! We are so grateful for the love and support that has been shown for our creative space over the last 2 years.  Since opening the shop épanoui has grown into a brand that we are really proud of. Curating a space for our customers to come and enjoy a relaxing retail experience has always been top of our list of priorities and we will continue to keep working up new and exciting ways to do this for you all.  Welcoming our workshops this year has been a really great addition and something we...

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