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Get behind-the-scenes access on what we're up to, along with interiors tips from our knowledgeable team, nourishing recipes and inside the home of our Owner Helen Grundy-Smith

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INTRODUCING THE NEW BRANDING FOR ROSE COTTAGE: A CELEBRATION OF SLOW LIVING AD
INTRODUCING THE NEW BRANDING FOR ROSE COTTAGE: A CELEBRATION OF SLOW LIVING AD
Tucked away in the peaceful Cornish village of Gweek, Rose Cottage is more than just a boutique retreat...
YOUR HOME, STYLED TO PERFECTION: THE COTTON MILLS APPROACH TO FINISHING TOUCHES
YOUR HOME, STYLED TO PERFECTION: THE COTTON MILLS APPROACH TO FINISHING TOUCHES
There’s a moment in every home project when the foundations are set, the furniture is in place, and yet something...
THE ART OF UPHOLSTERY: A CELEBRATION OF CRAFTMANSHIP
THE ART OF UPHOLSTERY: A CELEBRATION OF CRAFTMANSHIP
In an era of mass production, where furniture often feels disposable and devoid of soul, the timeless art of upholstery...
LOCAL MATERIALS IN INTERIOR DESIGN: A CORNWALL GUIDE
LOCAL MATERIALS IN INTERIOR DESIGN: A CORNWALL GUIDE
Nestled amidst Cornwall’s rugged coastlines and tranquil landscapes lies a rich design heritage that continues to inspire timeless interiors. At...
INSIDE ROSE COTTAGE: HELEN'S CHARMING CORNISH HOME
INSIDE ROSE COTTAGE: HELEN'S CHARMING CORNISH HOME
Take a peek inside Owner Helen Grundy-Smith's home, the 200 year old 'Rose Cottage', based in Gweek near Falmouth. Get...
ENHANCING WELLNESS IN YOUR HOME: OUR TOP TIPS
ENHANCING WELLNESS IN YOUR HOME: OUR TOP TIPS
Sometimes you just want to feel enclosed in your home, and quite literally shut the world out!
IN CONVERSATION WITH OWNER HELEN GRUNDY-SMITH
IN CONVERSATION WITH OWNER HELEN GRUNDY-SMITH
Having worked aboard super yachts since the age of 18, Helen Grundy-Smith started her career as a stewardess and quickly...
THE FABRIC OF TIME
THE FABRIC OF TIME
Linen is deeply personal to me. If I could have everything entirely made from linen I absolutely would! However, there...
A NEW ERA: THE REBIRTH OF COTTON MILLS DESIGN HOUSE
A NEW ERA: THE REBIRTH OF COTTON MILLS DESIGN HOUSE
For 40 years plus Cotton Mills Design House has stood as a pillar of timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Today,...