Photo Journal: France.

A place so magical it took your breath away, created with a loving energy by people with beautiful souls, a poetic mix of fragrant blooms, dancing light and an unmatched faded charm. Back in June we took a trip to the Languedoc, France, which included a blissful few days at the mesmerizing Camellas Lloret bathing in all the serene beauty created by the wonderful Annie and Colin. We enjoyed a relaxed few days exploring the surrounding area, with it’s twittens and alleyways, blue shutters and old chairs, ancient rural stone buildings, leafy doorways and potted plants everywhere, just magic.

Photos by Jeska & Dean Hearne.

 

Photo Journal: Swedish West Coast.

We have come to realise that Sweden feels like a spiritual home to us, a country with a passion for nature and embracing the outdoors, preserving the planet, full of wonderful creative people, dreamy hideaways, and a peaceful coastline full of magical islands. This summer we spent four beautiful days traveling from Gothenburg up and along the Bohuslän coast, stumbling upon one unexpected find after the other and experiencing our first Swedish Midsummer. We made this short film to capture the feeling of our days on the road, for an in depth West Sweden travel guide Jeska is writing a series of detailed posts over on her blog, thanks to Visit Sweden for making our stay so special.

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.

 

Photo Journal: Romania.

How the mist silently floats through the trees, a gentle wisp clinging to all that surrounds it, the changing shades from evergreen to the most golden tones, the Autumn season is mesmerizing, teaching us to embrace the change that surrounds us. We were lucky enough to visit Romania last October and were treated us to some of the most beautiful Autumnal scenes, we can’t thank the lovely Natasha enough for inviting us along for an inspiring week of exploration and creativity and experience.

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.

 

Photo Journal: Southern Sweden.

Skane County, a slice of Southern Sweden that felt like all our dreams magically realised into one. Inspiring creative people, dreamy hideaways, ancient botanicals and serene beaches, a countryside oasis we had the pleasure of traveling through for six beautiful days, stumbling upon one unexpected find after the other. We made this short film to capture the feeling of summer days on the road, for an in depth Sweden travel guide Jeska is writing a series of detailed posts over on her blog, thanks to Visit Skane for making our stay so special.

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.
Music 'We Are Free' by Daniel Glover.

 

California Road Trip.

10 Wild and Golden days in California, From Big Sur through to Yosemite, Heading north along the coast to Mendocino, then through forest roads to Mountain top retreats before a final stop in San Francisco. Wild creatures and flowers, sunlit shanties, sunsets and soul filled drives, an enlightening journey of 1200 miles relived through these photos almost 10 months later.

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.

 

Into the Beguiling Wild

Into The Beguiling Wild is a special ceramic collaboration with Whinblossom. Dramatic work inspired by the intriguing landslip that surrounds her home, capturing the wildness of the Undercliff while maintaining purpose for daily use. Chloe embeds raw materials, minerals, flora and fauna and colour inspiration from the area into the collection, leaving an unpredictably wild, and dangerously beautiful landscape engrained into each piece, giving each item such a unique and special feeling. It has been such a privilege to be part of this collections process, each visit to the island evermore inspiring, here are a selection of our photos from our visits to document the magical process of this collection coming to life.

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.

 

Winter in Swedish Lapland.

Last winter we headed to the far North, for an adventure along glistening ice covered roads, through snow covered forests and past some of the most breathtaking homes and cabins we have ever seen to take in the beauty of Swedish Lapland. Here is a selection of photos from our travels to inspire your Winter Adventures. 

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.

 

Interiors.

This year we have had the pleasure of visting some wonderful interiors for both personal and commissioned photography shoots. Here are a selection of our favourite photos from rustic homes full of character in Wales and the Lake District, cabins in the Romanian mountains, romantic French villages, and also plenty of time here in our own oases.

Photos by Dean Hearne. Styling by Jeska Hearne.

 

The Urban Woodsman.

The Urban Woodsman, a modern guide to carving spoons, bowls and boards by Max Bainbridge of Forest and Found.

This new book is extra special to us, as we photographed and styled the project with Max and we are excited to be able to finally share it with you in our store as well as this selection of outtakes and behind the scenes imagery.

In his new book, Max set out to create a guide that would teach you the art of carving simple and functional objects from locally sourced wood, Whether you are a novice or experienced carver, this book will inspire you to make something that you will be proud of.

Throughout the process not only did we learn so much about his craft, but we can honestly say after the time spent with Max and Abigail they now feel like extended family, and seeing The Urban Woodsman in print is quite a special moment.

Photos and Styling by Dean & Jeska Hearne.

 

Superfolk + The Wild Atlantic Way.

Back in December of 2015 we took a Journey along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way (has it really almost been a whole year?) And shortly after our trip, we began speaking to Gearoid from Superfolk about carrying their beautiful collection, inspired by the places such as Connemara and The Burren that we had visited on our travels.

Superfolk, who by working slowly and deliberately, take time to create objects of real beauty, integrity and soul. Their products reflect the character and behaviour of the raw materials from which they are made. Imbued with a poetic optimism for sustainable living, they create homewares for people who love the wild outdoors.

We are excited to now have some of the collection available on the store, and it only seemed fitting to share a selection of our photos from our travels around the landscape that inspires them.

Photos by Dean & Jeska Hearne.