by tommy&lottie | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog
Earth Hour is a global phenomenon, with participation from over 190 countries and territories around the world since it started in 2007. It’s a powerful demonstration of collective action to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire positive change....
by tommy&lottie | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog
Here are a few Hertfordshire Christmas Markets I will be popping up with my sustainable Christmas gifts for all the family alongside other small businesses. Supporting local businesses during the holiday season is a great way to spread holiday cheer and boost the...
by tommy&lottie | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog
Do environmental stories sometimes get you down? Well, you are not alone. A lot of us who feel a connection with nature feel that way at times. But I wanted to share with you a message of hope from two nature-loving friends who have set up a non-profit rewilding to do...
by Katie Carr | Apr 20, 2023 | Blog
Bluebells photo by Josh Kubale A woodland carpet of Bluebells is a sight that delights many of us in springtime. Over half of the world’s Bluebells grow in the UK and they are one of our best-loved wildflowers. They are however, extremely precious and as we enjoy the...
by tommy&lottie | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog
Our partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust started back in 2020 as we are passionate about wildlife and understand the importance to protect it. We donate a % of money from the sales of our bee and peacock butterfly collections, to the Herts and Middlesex...
by tommy&lottie | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog
We’ve selected some sustainable Christmas gift ideas from eco friendly brands to help you shop more conscious this Christmas. Jefferson Crafts Jefferson Crafts is a small business that takes fabric that would have otherwise gone to landfill and turn it into...
by Katie Carr | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog
Katie, founder of Tommy & Lottie and Hatty founder of Nude Tin Can have to come together to share a day of wildlife awareness as part of the St Albans District Sustainable Festival 2022. #SUSTFEST22 The Wildlife Day is FREE to attend at Nude Tin Can, 125, Hatfield...
by tommy&lottie | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog
International Womens Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. IWD has been around since the early 1900’s and significant change has taken place since as worldwide, people come together to celebrate womens...
by tommy&lottie | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog
To celebrate World Kindness Day we thought it would be a great opportunity to share some ethical small businesses who like ourselves offer gifts that do good. Each business is partnered with a charity via Work For Good who are an online platform helping to bridge the...
by tommy&lottie | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog
LA based British Mum of 2, Rebecca Gutsell is the founder of the Gg bébé and we have been friends for years. I interviewed Becky to find out more about her incredible business and how she turns fabric offcuts and pre loved clothing into bespoke, handmade accessories...
by tommy&lottie | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog
Organic cotton is cotton that is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards. It uses natural inputs and not artificial ones to ensure its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. Toxic chemical and GMO’s (Genetically...
by tommy&lottie | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog
To celebrate World Environment Day we catch up with Jason Gruhl, one of the authors of the fabulous book ‘Our Animal Neighbors’. Published by Bala Kids,a children’s imprint from Shambhala Publications dedicated to encouraging the values of wisdom...
by tommy&lottie | May 24, 2021 | Blog
Mmmmm, don’t you just love the scent of fresh-cut grass? And there’s something so soothing about the look of a tidy garden, right? No wonder the average Brit mows the lawn every fortnight! But our perfect lawns have a dirty little secret. They’re an absolute...
by tommy&lottie | May 19, 2021 | Blog
Katie Carr founder of tommy & lottie and Nicky Halloran founder of Dizzy Bee Kitchen have come together for World Bee Day to share their love of bees and food. Sharing top tips about how you can individually help save bees, how their brands are helping to protect...
by tommy&lottie | May 5, 2021 | Blog
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10th – 16th May and this years theme is nature. During the long months of the pandemic millions of us turned to nature, taking walks was one of the top coping strategies and getting out in the green stuff is crucial...
by tommy&lottie | May 4, 2021 | Blog
Its hedgehog awareness week. We know that nature and wildlife has been proven to have a profound effect on our health, well being as well as keeping our ecosystem healthy even more so now than ever. Hedgehogs are such an iconic and important part of British wildlife...
by tommy&lottie | Mar 7, 2021 | Blog
I love to celebrate inspirational women on International Womens Day so I thought I’d share a few of the awesome women I know about what they do and what women inspire them. Theres so many women I’ve met, connected to on social media, listened to,...
by tommy&lottie | Feb 12, 2021 | Blog
Wether you are vegan or not this new vegan takeaway in St Albans, Plantopia is definitely impressive and is something positive to come out of this pandemic that’s for sure. I met the boys on Instagram and I was instantly attracted to their food so I decided to...
by tommy&lottie | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog
Did you know that over 1.8 million people signed up to Veganuary in 2024? Many of the supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Marks and Spencers have TV Advertised vegan meals and some have dedicated pages for vegan recipes and information for the first time ever...
by tommy&lottie | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog
Lisa Wisdom from Style with Wisdom is a personal stylist and shopper who is based in St Albans and has a big passion for fashion. Lisa is great at pre loved style ideas and helps her clients feel confident about their style and their bodies by using a mix of new,...
