A simple repeating pattern makes my heart sing. Molly Mahon’s beautiful block prints have been calling out to me for quite some time and I’m thrilled to be incorporating these characterful designs into our bed linen collection. It was such a pleasure to sit down with ‘the other Molly’ to talk patterns, colour and inspiration. Enjoy! Molly Tell me a little bit about yourself and Molly Mahon Studio. I am a mother of three, married to Rollo and I live in the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. My business started as a kitchen table hobby as the children were growing up, with me printing fabrics a ..read more

We are huge fans of sleep, whether it’s in a tent in a field or tucked up in bed at home. But we know that camping isn’t for everyone. We quite often hear anti-camping declarations such as “Oh no, I can’t sleep in a tent” or “I hate camping – I never sleep well!”, but why is this? Why do people struggle to sleep in a tent? We turned to our friends at Tylda Tents, comfortable camping enthusiasts, to help understand the science and learn how to make your tent your favourite place to nestle down for a good night’s sleep. Embracing the Fresh Air Time spent outdoors is NEVER time wasted, and s ..read more

I have admired Jessie’s ‘slow stitching’ from afar for many years. Her use of natural, tactile fibres and her love of upcycling fabric waste put us firmly in the same design camp. So it was my absolute pleasure to have her use some of our waste and seconds fabric to create a most beautiful quilt that we are proud to have for sale on our website.  In between stitches I managed to grab some time with Jessie to ask her a few questions about her crafty beginnings and get to know her a little better.  1. Tell us how you became crafty? I learned from my mother and grandmother, art and ..read more

Make a wholecloth quilt out of an old duvet cover with Jessie Cutts Wholecloth quilts have a long history as a way to make a warm blanket without having to make a patchwork design. It literally uses two whole pieces of cloth, front and back – plus wadding – and is stitched all over to hold the layers together. There are incredible examples of decorative stitching to create intricate designs but in this tutorial, the example shown is big stitch quilting which is equally striking and much quicker.  There are two edge finishing techniques shown. First is a simple foldover edging which mea ..read more

As a nation of dog lovers, we are often guilty of spoiling our furry friends. Playtime, treats and walks are all great times to build a real connection with your dog, but there’s one that often splits the crowd - whether or not you let them sleep on your bed. While some just love curling up with their pup, others aren’t that keen on the idea. So we spoke to tails.com ’s Head Vet, Sean, to get the low down on whether it’s a yay or a nay when we’re talking about bed hygiene.  Are there any benefits to sharing a bed with your dog? For many dog owners, sharing their bed is another c ..read more

Pull up a chair and join us at Secret Linen Store where we're celebrating International Women's Day with the warmth of a well-loved quilt. Born from the dreams of two sisters, we've grown into a tremendous team where a stonking 78% of us are women, and the people steering the ship in the senior leadership team are 71% women. Now, isn't that something? We’re immensely proud of our entire workforce because, aside from their utter brilliance, without them there would be a lot fewer splendid sleeps in Secret Linen Store sheets. We're all about finding folks who've got the skills to join our dre ..read more

Say hello to Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s fresh and fabulous colour of the year for 2024. Neither pink nor orange, but teetering right on the sweet spot between the two, Peach Fuzz is gentle and comforting and ever so warm. Let’s take a look at how you can incorporate peach into your bedroom décor and get the most from this soft yet upbeat colour. Peach Fuzz: Getting Warmed Up The comforting warmth of peach makes it the perfect addition to a modern, stark room that has the potential to feel cold. A throw or pillowcase in a gentle peachy colour will bring an element of cosiness to a white bed and ..read more

Welcome, dearest bedmakers. We are ever so excited about 2024 and what it has to bring, style-wise. There’s plenty of colour and patterns, a renewed focus on upcycling and retro styling and, thankfully, pink is still very much in. Phew. Let’s get comfy, grab a snack, and together dive into this year’s vibrant themes. We’re talking peachy colours, romantic rooms and ruffles galore. Get ready to say goodbye to boring and hello to bold, because this year it’s all about embracing your unique style and letting your creativity shine. Stone Fruit Shades Forget the bland beige and dreary grey of ..read more

There’s nothing we like more than getting our teeth into a good book. Here’s what’s currently in the teetering pile on our bedside table. Is it (cosy-up-with-a-book) bedtime yet? A multi-layered page turner Come And Get It - Kiley Reid   Kiley Reid’s second novel is a fresh and gripping story set on a university campus, exploring the themes of money, race and questionable choices. Full of tension and satire, Come And Get It follows student Millie Cousins as her life entwines with that of Agatha Paul, a visiting professor with a dubious money-making scheme. An unputdown ..read more

Forget what you thought you knew about pink. From subtle elegance to bold statements, it's time to embrace the versatile and sophisticated nature of this, our favourite, colour. It’s also the ideal colour for  spring... the future is rosy.  Pink Styling: The New Neutral Natural Who says neutrals have to be boring? Pink swoops in to shake things up with its charming warmth and natural appeal. Picture  Vintage Rose Henry Brushed 100% Cotton  giving your space a cosy hug, setting the scene for romance and relaxation. It's the perfect backdrop for embracing earthy textures ..read more