Tom Cronk 10/20/21 Tom Cronk 10/20/21

The Very Real Ups And Downs Of Life As An Author, As Told By Christobel Kent

Christobel Kent was born in London and educated at Cambridge. She has lived variously in Essex, London and Italy.

Her childhood included several years spent on a Thames sailing barge in Maldon, Essex with her father, stepmother, three siblings and four step-siblings.

Tom Cronk 10/14/21 Tom Cronk 10/14/21

A Creative Experiment In Passionate Non-Attachment

Steve is an artist, writer and speaker interested in creativity and the human condition. He has sold work across four continents and exhibited alongside the likes of Pablo Picasso and David Shrigley. He has spoken around the world on creativity and is the host of Sound of Silence – the world’s first silent podcast, featuring special guests.

He is at his best when he is right on the edge of not quite knowing what he is doing.

Tara Gladstone 10/6/21 Tara Gladstone 10/6/21

Five Books I Loved That I Think You’ll Love Too.

Tom Cronk 9/29/21 Tom Cronk 9/29/21

My Weekend Managing The Some Good Ideas Stage At Camp Good Life

Tom Cronk 8/27/21 Tom Cronk 8/27/21

Charlie Recommends… August 2021

Tom Cronk 8/27/21 Tom Cronk 8/27/21

What I’m Looking Forward To At Camp Good Life

Tom Cronk 8/12/21 Tom Cronk 8/12/21

10 Reasons Why Summer Camp Was Perfect

It's been a few days since we said our fond farewells to our final Summer Camp guests, so today we're taking stock of a month of hard work, fun and new friendships.

Tom Cronk 8/11/21 Tom Cronk 8/11/21

What Does Music Mean To Me?

Charlie Gladstone is co-founder of Some Good Ideas, The Good Life Society, Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages, Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, The Glynne Arms and much more.

He is a serially optimistic entrepreneur. And a man who describes music as his main thing. Here, in an article originally published by Guitar School, Charlie tells us what music means to him.

Tom Cronk 7/23/21 Tom Cronk 7/23/21

My Month In The Country

In 1989 Charlie & Caroline Gladstone, SGI co-founders, upped sticks in London and moved to Glen Dye, Kincardineshire to raise their family.

They would go on to quite literally write the book on The Great Outdoors, and have always championed and befriended those who carve a life out for themselves in the countryside.

With a great exodus now taking place in our cities, these are the stories of those who call the countryside their home.

We asked them to speak about their favourite month in the country.

Tom Cronk 7/18/21 Tom Cronk 7/18/21

Charlie Recommends… July 2021

Tom Cronk 6/4/21 Tom Cronk 6/4/21

Does Made In Britain Matter?

When we set out to create a new product for our small range, transparency is key. From the traceability of the fabric in our jackets to the wood in our pencils.

And also in terms of the true cost in British manufacturing.

Over a series of interviews with great manufacturers, growers and designers we hope to show you behind the curtain of British making so that you might make more informed decisions when you’re next at the checkout.

Tom Cronk 6/2/21 Tom Cronk 6/2/21

Stuff I Love: From Religion to Books to Places

We love those pages in magazines or newspapers where a special guest answers a series of set questions.

They can be intense, silly, personal, insightful… But they’re always a great read and a snappy means to get to know someone in a new light.

So, we’ve made our own!

Tom Cronk 6/2/21 Tom Cronk 6/2/21

In Praise of: Pets

For many years (about nine, in fact) we ran a weekly feature titled Pedlars Dog of the Week.

Many of you will probably remember it. It was simple and lots of fun. And frequently it was our most viewed thing that week.

Now we want to open it up. Dogs are welcome, of course, but so are cats, horses, rabbits, hamsters, goldfish, rats, snakes, goats, budgies, hens and anything else that you can -legally- own as a pet.

Tom Cronk 6/1/21 Tom Cronk 6/1/21

Six Things To Do In Flintshire

When people ask me where I’m from, I tell them I’m from Flintshire. And yet, to my dismay, the response that I’m most often met with is, “where on earth is that?!”.

Tom Cronk 5/26/21 Tom Cronk 5/26/21

Charlie Recommends… May 2021

My cultural round up of the last month or two. Some books, records, podcasts and television that has kept me happy. From Hockney to Floating Points, axes to herbs…

Tom Cronk 5/20/21 Tom Cronk 5/20/21

My Top Independent Food Shops In Britain

I’m thrilled to present you with a list very close to my heart. Some, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting and relishing their beauty. Others, I’ve simply come across on Instagram and imagined myself there, amongst their four walls, adding delicious items to my basket.

Tom Cronk 5/19/21 Tom Cronk 5/19/21

My Life In 10 Really Good Objects: Part Two - Late Morning to Early Afternoon

In part two of this series, Charlie Gladstone (a self-proclaimed voracious consumer and enthusiast for things) talks us through the 10 things that make his day better, specifically, the bit around lunchtime.

Tom Cronk 5/13/21 Tom Cronk 5/13/21

My Life In 10 Really Good Objects: Part One - Morning

Charlie Gladstone is a voracious consumer, an enthusiast for things. He is someone who loves finding new stuff, who has a passion for wonderful design and a deep interest in provenance. He can’t help myself.

Tom Cronk 5/12/21 Tom Cronk 5/12/21

A Day Out to St Cyrus Beach, Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle

Join Charlie, Caroline and Flash on one of their favourite days out, near Glen Dye, Scotland.

Guest User 4/23/21 Guest User 4/23/21

6 Chefs Answer: What’s Your Most Used Kitchen Item?

Discover the kitchen equipment chefs Tom Hunt, Gill Meller, Trine Hahnemann, Chris Roberts, Honey & Co’s Sarit and Itamar and Xanthe Gladstone can’t live with out.

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