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Summer is a great time to be getting all those decorating tasks done during the longer days and warmer temperatures. It is also a great time to be thinking about replacing those old door mats. Best do it before the autumn and winter bring in the inevitable rain and muddy shoes! One question we often […]

Father’s Day takes place on the third Sunday of June, which just happens to be this coming Sunday 17th June. When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, it can often be tricky to find something meaningful for the man who has everything. Personalised Father’s Day gifts are a great choice to make a special and […]

Will my mat be made Portrait or Landscape? Landscape or Portrait refers to the the orientation of the mat. A standard doormat shape is a landscape  orientation, where the distance from right to left across the doorway is the longest edge. Of course, if your mat is plain, it doesn’t matter! You can simply turn […]

It is that time of year friends getting engaged or married, babies are on their way and people are buying their new home. There is nothing more exciting that getting your first house whether that be on your own or with your partner. You have scrimped and saved for years, been through the criticism of […]

May is the month of Bank Holidays, which means two things – DIY and BBQs (weather permitting, of course). Up to now many parts of the UK have been fortunate in seeing regular sunshine this month. You might be thinking of making the most of it and organising a BBQ or garden party. If so, […]

With the wedding season upon us, along with the Royal Big Day tomorrow, ‘Tying the Knot’ has been on our mind a lot this week. If you’re lucky enough to be someone’s wedding guest, it’s not just your outfit that you need to think about. Sourcing unique wedding gifts for the happy couple also needs […]

From wall art, to cushions, to crockery, pet and animal themed homewares have become super popular over recent years. If you’re looking for something a little different for pet lover gift ideas, we have a range of pet and animal themed mats that are not just for doorways. Pet Lover Gift Ideas: 1 mat 3 […]

The darling buds of May are finally starting to bloom. Now is the perfect opportunity for some Spring home and garden DIY. With this week being National Gardening Week as well as the lead up to May Day Bank Holiday, home and garden DIY is likely to be on many people’s agendas. Top Jobs: Home […]

Our handmade traditional coir mats are the original plastic free Eco Doormat. In a world where progress marches ever on wards, sometimes it’s worth stopping for a moment to consider how things used to be done and see whether there’s something to be learnt from the time honoured methods of the past. Take doormats for […]

Now the sun is finally making an appearance, it’s the perfect opportunity for blitzing your home to make time for enjoying warmer days outdoors. Our Spring Cleaning Top Tips are a great place to start. Traditionally, Spring is the time of year when windows and doors can be opened without a chill to let in […]