Coco & Wolf Journal

Print Spotlight: Betsy Candy Floss

There is no denying that recolouring some of Liberty's most iconic and cherished prints is a privilege. World-renowned for its historic 50,000-strong print archive and in-house studio, Liberty Fabrics is a much-revered design institution. Therefore, for Coco & Wolf to be trusted by the Liberty team to create exclusive iterations which are sympathetic to the original designs which reflect Liberty's stories heritage and century-spanning passion for art and design is a real pinch-me moment. Not only that, but our customers being as excited and inspired by the refreshed colourways as we are adds further excitement to the collaborative relationship.

Pairing Prints

Liberty’s beautiful and iconic prints are a fundamental element of Coco & Wolf’s DNA and whilst they work wonderfully on their own, having the confidence to pair them is brilliantly bold and not as tricky as is often anticipated. It may feel like unchartered territory for most of us, but there’s a reason some of the most triumphant interiors schemes are a confident mix of colour and pattern. Today we’re sharing our top tips for successfully pairing prints to inspire either a room refresh or totally new scheme.

Focus On Sustainability | Patchwork Perfection

Sustainability is at the heart of the Coco & Wolf brand. We have a beautiful world to protect for future generations and it is our responsibility as a business and individuals to understand and be reactive to our own environmental impact. We’ve already excluded single use plastics, embraced cycling to work, reduced waste and championed eating seasonally, but we know there will always be more to do.

Seasonal Eating | Beetroot & Feta Tart

My youngest was invited to a friend’s birthday party recently and I have to say, I did breathe a sigh of relief when I saw it was to be hosted in their family garden rather than noisy soft play. While the chaos of a dozen four-year-old boys tearing around can’t be denied, there’s something extra lovely about a simple party with outside space to let off steam.

A Gift For the Host: How to Wrap a Bottle

Summer often sees our social calendars gather pace and we love nothing more than spending extra time with friends and family on balmy summer evenings and sunny Sunday afternoons. Whether the invitation is for a BBQ or garden party, the go to gift for the host is almost always a bottle of something lovely, be it a wine, bubbles or homemade elderflower cordial. No one likes to arrive empty handed, after all. But what about those occasions where you want to add a little more effort and thanks? We’ve discovered the perfect solution and it has been very gratefully received by friends and family alike, and it also works incredibly well as an end of term teacher gift for those still head-scratching on that subject! Beautiful Liberty napkin wrapped bottles. Let us show you how.

Weekends Away: The Coast

Holiday season is upon us and while some will venture on planes or boats to holiday abroad, more and more of us choose to stay in the UK for a summer break. As we discussed in our last journal post, resisting the lure of the great British seaside is often futile, with memories and nostalgia drawing us in, but the UK has such a rich and varied coastline there are plenty of other options that are a little less kiss-me-quick. Staying closer to home also means a weekend away doesn’t need to be a huge undertaking, no airport queues, plane delays or language barriers and more time spent relaxing and enjoying your break. We love to spend summers by the sea with friends and family and think we’ve discovered some of the best beaches in the UK. Today, we’re sharing our secrets!

The Great British Seaside

There’s not many people, in England at least, who don’t love a trip to the seaside, all of us here at Coco & Wolf included. The country’s love of a jaunt to the beach was so immense, in fact, it inspired the instantly recognisable music hall song, “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside”, a tune which is often still hummed even today despite being over 100 years old. As seaside resorts up and down the country continue to reinvent themselves, becoming destinations for families to have good old-fashion fun, we delve a little deeper into the spirit of the seaside and why Great Britain’s love affair with it never wanes.

The Great Wall of China

Do you find yourself with a tendency to notice something more often after noticing it for the first time? I currently have a pretty acute case of frequency illusion for decorative plates, you see a while back I started noticing them, and now I’m seeing there everywhere. Thankfully, I’m not mad about it, in fact, I’ve fallen hook, line and sinker for this usually everyday object displayed decoratively and so today’s Journal post is very much an ode to the decorative plate.

Summer Traditions to Celebrate The Season

With the summer solstice fast approaching, we're experiencing and enjoying the long, hazy days of summer. At Coco & Wolf we love to live in tune with the seasons and part of this, along with seasonal eating and making changes to our home, we also like to incorporate little rituals and traditions which go with the rhythm of the season. Summertime traditions are some of the loveliest, with lots of time spent outdoors, enjoying nature's abundant beauty. If you don't already have some summer traditions then now is the time to introduce them and we've got a few ideas to get you celebrating the season.

Summer Ready Bedrooms

Hasn’t it been so delightful to finally feel the sun on our faces once more? And looking at the forecast, summer may have arrived! Just as our sartorial choices reflect the season, with knitwear swapped out in favour of floral dresses and light blouses, our homes should too. One of our favourite rooms to get summer ready is the bedroom - we’re not encouraging a full overhaul, just some intentional, seasonally appropriate changes to ensure you wake up happy all summer long. Think cool-to-the-touch bedding, sanctuary like spaces and charming cushions for comfortable sunshine basking.

Inspired by Chelsea Flower Show

Last week we took a trip to the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship annual garden show, Chelsea Flower Show, the jewel of the horticultural world. As usual, we came away brimming with inspiration, for both Coco & Wolf and our own lives and outdoor spaces. From the most beautifully planned gardens and meticulously grown plants and blooms to bountiful ideas for gardening more sustainably and thought-provoking colour schemes, the five day event was nothing short of glorious.

A day out with the RHS

We are beyond excited for a trip to this year’s Chelsea Flower Show later this month. One of the most hotly anticipated events of the horticultural calendar, RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a hive of amazing garden designs, inspiring take-home ideas and glorious blooms. It promises to be a wonderful day out and who knows, we may even come away with inspiration for next Spring Summer’s collection of our Liberty fabric homewares!

Coco & Wolf Handmade in England

Coco & Wolf are extremely proud that all of their pieces are handmade in England. With a rich and varied creative history, Britain often paves the way in the most high quality, luxurious and innovative design and as a brand we are continually inspired by this. Our founder Amy has always had an appreciation for British design and her background in fashion buying means she is incredibly well versed in scouting out the very best inspiration and translating it into pieces which continue the celebrated qualities of British design yet sit effortlessly in homes around the world.

Six of our Favourite Florals

Following a record-breaking month of rainfall we’re all hoping for a blooming beautiful May. Traditionally, it is a very floral month and this year looks to be no different. The month begins with Wildflower Week; a recognition of the colourful blooms that bring our natural landscape to life and a time when we encourage everyone to consider planting wildflowers to create new natural habitats.

Championing Organic

With the coronation of King Charles III just a couple of weeks away we’ve been enjoying taking a look back at some of the achievements of his life so far and it is impossible to ignore the King’s long standing passion for environmental causes. Many of Charles’ years have been spent advocating the benefits of organic farming and gardening and protecting the environment.

Loving Lodden

Originally designed by arts and crafts visionary, William Morris, in 1884, Lodden is one of the greatest historical textile designs. Coco & Wolf all started in 2013 with founder, Amy's love of Lodden and even today, it continues to be one of William Morris and Liberty's most iconic and beloved prints.

Celebrate The Coronation with a Picnic

Next month sees The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort, with events across the country and a concert at Windsor Castle. Their Majesties want to encourage people to spend the Coronation Weekend celebrating with friends, families and their communities. Saturday 6th May will see The Coronation at Westminster Abbey, on Sunday 7th May The Coronation Big Lunch will encourage neighbours, communities and friends to share food and fun together. And what better way to share food and fun than with a beautiful picnic?

The Coco & Wolf Story

Coco & Wolf was born from an enduring love of Liberty fabrics by our founder, Amy. The former fashion buyer started designing and creating beautiful baby and children’s clothing while pregnant with her daughter in 2012, combining her experience, inspiration and love of Liberty fabrics she created a range of Tana Lawn cotton clothes which couldn’t be found in other retailers.

Make an Easter Grazing Plate with Coco & Wolf

One of my favourite takeaways from lockdown (don’t shudder as I mention that word) was making everything an occasion. We celebrated the small things, had time to flex our creativity and thought outside the box. It also really taught us all to appreciate the act of sharing. All of these things inspired today’s seasonal make; an easter grazing plate, just in time for next weekend!

Pearl Lowe x Coco & Wolf Statement Headboards

Beautiful beds are kind of our thing. Our sumptuous Liberty fabric bedding is a guaranteed step in the right direction to creating a show-stopping and inviting pièce de résistance, but what if something still feels like it’s missing? And what if that something is a statement headboard? Look no further! Introducing our latest collaboration with the self-proclaimed queen of vintage glamour, Pearl Lowe.

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