Journal

We’ve been easing ourselves quietly and gently into the new year, avoiding the “new year, new me” narrative which feels erroneous during this hibernation period. And while resolutions have been retired there has been an unhurried inclination to sort and organise. Thankfully, as the weather outside is so dreary, there is plenty of opportunity to pop on a calm playlist, light my favourite candles and have a clear out in preparation for the big spring clean which ebbs ever closer. 

Christmas may have been and gone but the weather outside is still pretty frightful! Thankfully, blustery winds and never-ending rain is the perfect excuse for staying at home but while we’re all trying to be more mindful before reaching for the thermostat it’s time to be a little more considered in how we create a warm and cosy homely space. 

Every December, while most of the world anticipates Christmas, the interiors world waits with bated breath for the announcement of the Colour of the Year. This influential colour often shapes many interior and product design decisions throughout the year and this year’s vivacious shade will be no different. Introducing, Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta. 

One of our favourite things about the time between Christmas and New Year is the celebratory and festive feel that hangs in the air. No one knows what day it is, long walks with friends end gathered round roaring fires and there’s cheese, chocolate and leftovers galore. During this time, when friends and family come and go, it feels extra special to punctuate their presence with a delicious, conversation starting cocktail. Our repertoire is fairly extensive but there were two standout recipes which we couldn’t wait share with you. Both are perfect for 'Twixtmas or New Years Eve and while the White Russian absolutely has to have some booze, the clementine mojito is just as delicious with or without. Get that shaker ready….

Coco & Wolf would like to wish all of our customers a wonderful Christmas and prosperous new year. In the year we all regained some sense of normality, more than ever we are so incredibly grateful for your continued support.

With only four more sleeps til the big day, the chances are you’ve turned your mind to the on the day details (or you’re still shopping and haven’t got anything wrapped but we’ll gloss over that). For us, one of the most memorable parts of Christmas Day and the days surrounding it are the conversation and laughter which take place around the table. It really does feel like the centre of celebrations so it’s only right that we offer the table a little extra attention. 

The gift of giving is impossible to ignore during this festive season. Psychologically proven to boost our own happiness, shopping for other people is undeniably the true spirit of Christmas. Thinking of things they will love, wrapping with care and writing a tag and then seeing them open your gift and hopefully love it is such a joyful experience.

At Coco & Wolf we have a theory about the very best Christmas gifts. They should fall into one of two categories; a luxury you may not treat yourself to, or something which adds pleasure or joy to your every day. If you manage to find something which ticks both boxes then you truly have struck gold. And in our opinion the most golden, universal Christmas gift from Coco & Wolf which everyone would be absolutely thrilled to receive is our classic silk pillowcase. 

Here at Coco & Wolf we have a plethora of beautiful Liberty fabric pieces which will be right at home on everybody’s Christmas wish list. From luxury nightwear and silk pillowcases for your favourite girlfriends to personalised quilts for first Christmases and beguiling table linen for the hostess. We're certain you'll find something for everyone! Shop early so you can spend the lead up to Christmas enjoying all of the festivities and traditions. Just click the products below to be taken to each category. Their wish is our command!

There is a worldwide collective of Liberty fabric lovers for a very good reason - once you discover the lustrous fabrics, there’s very little chance of you ever turning your back on them. The prints are impossible to resist and the fabrics are some of the most luxurious in the entire world. They are, to put it simply, perfection, and this perfection is what Coco & Wolf was built upon. Our founder, Amy has championed Liberty fabrics for as long as she can remember and today she is sharing her forever favourites with us. 

As the air chills and November appears, we often seek out warmth and light wherever we can find it, especially now the clocks have fallen back. For many, warmth comes from the hearty meals which feel synonymous with the latter part of autumn. Despite the diminishing warmth, November is a bountiful month for ingredients which makes seasonal eating a breeze. One of our favourite meals to make and eat at this time of year is soup and today we’re sharing one of our favourite seasonal recipes - Somerset Cider & Cheddar soup. It’s a true celebration of our home county’s beautiful produce and while this isn’t an everyday recipe due to it’s rich, velvety and decadent nature, it is a delicious treat for chilly evenings like bonfire night!

Originating as a day of giving thanks for a bountiful harvest and dating back to the 1600s, Thanksgiving remains one of America’s most widely celebrated holidays. And while we may not celebrate it actively here in the UK, Coco & Wolf wanted to create a beautiful table which would lend itself equally well to being the centrepiece of a thanksgiving celebration for our American friends or an autumnal feast for anyone else. In uncertain times, gathering all of your loved ones round a table to share a meal can bring unending joy and we’ll never shy away from that. 

A fantastic way to bring colour into your home is by adding accents through accessories. Statement cushions may feel like small additions but they can add maximum character and we think there’s very few schemes which aren’t considerably enhanced with the addition of beautiful luxury cushions. If you have a fondness for a particular a colour but don’t want to paint or paper the entire room in it statement cushions and accessories let you celebrate the colour and make it a real focus without being overbearing.

With the arrival of October it certainly feels as though autumn has truly settled in. Leaves have begun to fall from the trees, the landscape is a beautiful rich tapestry and the air feels cooler, but not yet wintry cold. Here in England, our seasons are well defined, and at Coco & Wolf we like to embrace the differing rhythms of the year. Here are some ways you too can celebrate the changing landscape of the season. 

Our latest collection, The Curious Retreat, emboldens you to take all of the most opulent and heavenly moments of a weekend away in the country with friends and indulge in them at home. And so it felt only right to create a sumptuous collection of luxury nightwear to go alongside which is designed to be worn both when enjoying the comfort and abundance of home or the escape and delight of getting dressed up for dinner. These are pieces which blur the lines in the best possible way.

Coco & Wolf’s table linen is best described as modern day heirlooms which make even the most every day meal feel special. We’re certainly not advocates of keeping these pieces for best! A Wednesday morning breakfast will almost definitely be exponentially improved with a gorgeous Liberty fabric napkin, while Sunday brunch looks all the more inviting when served on a beautiful table, all dressed up. So how do you care for your Liberty fabric napkins, tablecloths, runners and placemats to make sure they’re still perfect for many meals to come?

Autumn and winter are seasons which afford us the time to enjoy being enveloped in our homes. Retreat from the cool outside air and embrace the cosy escape of home. Slow down and enjoy plentiful moments, surrounded by beauty, comfort and elegance. With a change of season on the horizon, a sumptuous new collection from Coco & Wolf has landed and we would love for you to get better acquainted. Let us welcome you to The Curious Retreat. 

As part of Sleeptember, Coco & Wolf are delving into the restorative powers of sleep. Intrinsically linked to our health and wellbeing, sleep has become a hot topic in recent years, with more of us than ever considering ourselves “bad sleepers” post-pandemic which then in turn effects our mood, concentration and productivity. So how can we encourage a restful, quality sleep? We’ve already discussed creating a hotel-worthy bed which is a delight to sink into but establishing a good night-time routine is equally important in the eternal quest for some soothing shut eye. Seven to nine hours of sleep is the optimum goal and finding a wind down routine which works for you and encourages this is a very personal journey. The same things don’t necessarily work for everyone, but taking a pick and mix approach from our tips below will hopefully support you in easing into an evening routine. 

September has a naturally regenerative feel. The change in season is tangible and the back to school feeling is impossible to avoid. For many, it’s a good opportunity to set some intentions for the remainder of the year and it is also one of our favourite times to focus on the importance of rest, with autumn allowing us all to slow down a little. Coinciding perfectly with this, is Sleeptember, The Sleep Charity’s month-long campaign. Sleeptember focusses on helping us all get a better night’s kip and Coco & Wolf are championing it! Creating and maintaining the perfect sleep environment is essential in achieving the best possible quality sleep which is vital for our overall health and wellbeing. So let us guide you through creating not only a hotel-worthy bed, but one which is conducive to the most restorative rest possible.

Look back in history and you’ll see that post periods of unrest and hardship came joy, frivolity and dynamism. The roaring twenties with its flapper girls, jazz and art deco design and the celebration and colour which juxtaposed the great depression before it in the 1930s. And now our enduring love affair with colour, pattern and print is a wonderful contrast to the sombre mood that’s hung over us all for the last couple of years, while eating together becomes intrinsic to social occasions once more. And what better way to celebrate with beautifully dressed tables.