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The perfect afternoon tea

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The perfect afternoon tea

The idea of afternoon tea dates back to the 18th century, specifically in the 1840s when finger sandwiches, scones and cakes are served normally between 3 or 4pm.

In this short blog, we will explain how to host the perfect afternoon tea and what key components you need to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch.

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How to spruce up your home with Crackpots

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How to spruce up your home with Crackpots

Creating and maintaining a stylish home takes effort but once you have found the right inspiration and providers of quality homeware products you can fashion some wonderful spaces.


Adding a few handmade Crackpots' products around your home is an easy way to add a touch of personality and style. Whether you use them as decoration or for functional purposes, they are sure to add some character to your space. 

In this article we share some ideas to help you spruce up your home.

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Show-stopping tissue box covers that will transform your home’s decor from drab to fab.

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Show-stopping tissue box covers that will transform your home’s decor from drab to fab.
A short article sharing ideas and three of the most popular Crackpots designs for 2022. If you're looking to add style to your home, take a look over our collections.

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Home decor trends for 2022

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Home decor trends for 2022

If you're thinking about sprucing up your home's décor in the near future, you might be wondering what trends will be popular in 2022. While it's always difficult to predict the future, there are a few strong contenders for the top spot when it comes to home decor trends.   Interior design experts have been paying close attention to the runways and red carpets, as well as to the homes of celebrities and influencers. Based on what they've seen, here are a few of the most popular trends that are likely to emerge in 2022:   1. Bold colours: Rich,...

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How to become an Interior Designer

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How to become an Interior Designer

What does an interior designer do? Interior designers make indoor spaces functional and beautiful by selecting essential and decorative items, analysing and choosing things like colors, lighting, and materials. How to become an Interior Designer. Build a beautiful website. Build a portfolio. Start a blog. Create videos. Use social media. Promote your services and define your rates. Speak to unique product providers. Some top tips to define your interior design skills. Many of us will have heard of interior designers like Linda Barker and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen one of which has purchased from Crackpots. What you may not realise is that...

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