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“Smoke is good, flames is rotten!”

“Smoke is good, flames is rotten!”

A couple of weekends ago it was the fourth of the O’Leary brothers 80th birthday. The first, Uncle Tom was a few years ago in a nice hotel, The second,...

“Smoke is good, flames is rotten!”

A couple of weekends ago it was the fourth of the O’Leary brothers 80th birthday. The first, Uncle Tom was a few years ago in a nice hotel, The second,...

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Out of Africa - down at the cabin

We had a party last week down by the river, in the cabin. Paul bought some huuuge pieces of canvas - it made all the difference just closing in the...

Out of Africa - down at the cabin

We had a party last week down by the river, in the cabin. Paul bought some huuuge pieces of canvas - it made all the difference just closing in the...

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cool babies

We all know Babies are cool, but here at deVOL they are also right on trend for Summer 2015. This week I will be giving you a peek at our...

cool babies

We all know Babies are cool, but here at deVOL they are also right on trend for Summer 2015. This week I will be giving you a peek at our...

Yay spring....................

Yay spring....................

I've had a lovely day making the entrance to the Mill all bright and colourful and springlike, with lots of lovely new arrivals for sale. When I woke up it...

Yay spring....................

I've had a lovely day making the entrance to the Mill all bright and colourful and springlike, with lots of lovely new arrivals for sale. When I woke up it...

Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

This wonderful antique frame sits modestly in the corner of our Classic Kitchen showroom, alongside some vintage maps from our local area. Empty frames are a perfect decorating idea above...

Picture Perfect

This wonderful antique frame sits modestly in the corner of our Classic Kitchen showroom, alongside some vintage maps from our local area. Empty frames are a perfect decorating idea above...

Waste Not, Want Not.

Waste Not, Want Not.

We try our very hardest to be efficient and economical with the natural materials that we use to craft our kitchen furniture. Our timber is responsibly sourced from managed forests,...

Waste Not, Want Not.

We try our very hardest to be efficient and economical with the natural materials that we use to craft our kitchen furniture. Our timber is responsibly sourced from managed forests,...

Snow day

Snow day

We certainly didn't get as much snow today as most areas of the country, just a short flurry. It coated cotes Mill just enough to make it feel nice and...

Snow day

We certainly didn't get as much snow today as most areas of the country, just a short flurry. It coated cotes Mill just enough to make it feel nice and...

vintage sledges and berries

vintage sledges and berries

It was such a beautiful, cold and frosty morning today I thought 'its about time I made the outside of the Mill look welcoming and Christmassy'. Just wandering through the...

vintage sledges and berries

It was such a beautiful, cold and frosty morning today I thought 'its about time I made the outside of the Mill look welcoming and Christmassy'. Just wandering through the...

Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle

After watching Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom on Tuesday night, I found myself in awe of the archaeological project that has been undertaken at Guédelon in...

Secrets of the Castle

After watching Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom on Tuesday night, I found myself in awe of the archaeological project that has been undertaken at Guédelon in...

a bit of sparkle at 'The Mill'

a bit of sparkle at 'The Mill'

We are trying to keep it subtle on the Cotes Mill Christmas decorations this year, it's nice not to bombard our customers with too much glitz when they are trying...

a bit of sparkle at 'The Mill'

We are trying to keep it subtle on the Cotes Mill Christmas decorations this year, it's nice not to bombard our customers with too much glitz when they are trying...

Ethnic Influences

Ethnic Influences

I thought I'd share a quick snap of my favorite piece in the deVOL showroom at the moment. This antique Indian set of drawers has just arrived, which would sit...

Ethnic Influences

I thought I'd share a quick snap of my favorite piece in the deVOL showroom at the moment. This antique Indian set of drawers has just arrived, which would sit...

New Books & Accessories

New Books & Accessories

As a placement student at deVOL, one of my tasks at Cotes Mill is helping our Creative Director, Helen, source new gifts and accessories available for sale in the kitchen...

New Books & Accessories

As a placement student at deVOL, one of my tasks at Cotes Mill is helping our Creative Director, Helen, source new gifts and accessories available for sale in the kitchen...