Journal
A brief history of the iconic Breton stripe – and how to wear it
Peer into the wardrobes of most people and you will likely find at least one sailor-striped tee or Breton wool jumper. The first iteration of the latter was designed with tightly-knit local wool t...
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How To Wear A Jersey Dress.
Flattering, versatile, and easy to wear, the jersey dress is a staple item for every woman’s wardrobe. Few things combine elegance and comfort this well — a dress with the seemingly effortless abil...
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Our Comparison Guide for Women's Lightweight Raincoats
If you need some handy tips on how to choose the right spring/summer raincoat why not take a look at our article How To Choose The Perfect Raincoat? If you already know what you’re looking for in t...
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Friends of Lighthouse
We find ourselves in uncertain times. At Lighthouse we have always believed that family and friends are the most important things to cherish in life. Never before has this been so true.
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Why Is A Raincoat Called A “Mac”?
The term “Mac” has now come to refer to almost any 3/4 length raincoat. The origin of the term, however, properly lies in the name of its Scottish inventor, Charles Macintosh, who in 1823 patented ...
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How to Choose The Perfect Raincoat
A good raincoat is a wardrobe staple. Choosing the right one, however, can be a minefield. Raincoats come with a range of bells and whistles, and in all colours of the rainbow. They come with high-...
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Border-lion Obsession
In March our local area was plunged into almost total darkness as the result of an electrical outage. Cue a lot of stumbling round the house tripping over things, cursing our woeful lack of gas can...
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Interview with Mini Maedgen
It was the end of a busy Sunday at Mini Maegden when Lighthouse arrived to chat with owners Emma and Jo. Mini Maegden is a grilled cheese and coffee van situated in Jo’s parents’ field, just off th...
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The Unfortunate Incident of the Stairs in the Nighttime
Spring is finally here. The days are lengthening, spring bulbs are in full swing and the fields are beginning to be full of little bundles of curly wool kicking up their heels of a sunny afternoon....
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Zen And The Art of Fish Keeping
Alison Thompson discovers unplumbed depths as she learns the art of fish keeping.
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The love of gardening...
For Alison Thompson, Christmas is a distant memory and a New Year full of plans has begun…
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December Derby
The festive season is more of a marathon than a sprint for Alison Thompson.
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