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This Global Recycling Day, we're celebrating the upcycled homeware brands going above and beyond to tackle the industry’s growing waste crisis. From upcycled cushions to recycled glassware, here are some of our favourite home décor pieces they’ve turned from old to...

The secret to why interior designers love decorating with brown, no matter the current trend. Plus 12 artisan-made homeware pieces to help you decorate with brown. Brown is anything but boring. With chocolate browns and caramels, burnt umber and rosy terracotta, just...

An exclusive healthy pancake recipe by the wonderful Nutritionist, Hypnobirthing Coach and mother of two, Hannah Waidhofer. Now we may be biased, but we think they're flipping good (sorry, too hard to resist!)  This pancake recipe is so simple to...

Plus the one question you need to ask yourself when decorating your home. When it comes to buying home décor pieces, we always ask ourselves: “Will it stand the test of time? Will I still like, need and value this...

Happy International Women's Day!  With 85% of are brands founded and led by woman, we're incredibly proud to be a part of such a talented and inspiring community driving positive change every day. Behind their beautiful products are stories of female...

Are you are jetting off to sunnier climes? Pack smart and be travel-ready with these holiday essential items. Discover al fresco styles destined for sun dappled shores with bio-degradable sunglasses, recycled jewellery, versatile accessories and more. 1. Baobab Twilight Sunglasses by Pala...

Got a things for stripes? We've rounded up some of our favourite striped homeware that will stand the test of time in terms of style, quality and versatility.  One of our favourite things about striped homeware is that it never goes out of style. That,...

From authentic Ghanaian wall fans to aromatic soy wax candles, read on for a selection of our best vegan friendly gifts.  When it comes to finding vegan gifts, we know it can be a bit of a minefield. Whilst some red flags are well known (think...

In this Designer Spotlight we chat with Gracie from Cerani Studio about how she came to fall in love with tableware, the qualities she looks for when choosing homeware, and get her insider tips  1. Can you tell us little about...

This year, as with every year before, we won't be participating in Black Friday. And we won't be next year either.

Do you ever think gifting would be easier if we knew exactly what each other wanted? Well, now we can. Avoid waste and disappointment this year by inviting your friends and family to shop from your personalised wishlist. Simply save your most-wanted pieces, then share with your...

Ethical and sustainably made Secret Santa gifts and stocking fillers under £10, £20, £30 and £40.

Did you know that each year, £42 million worth of unwanted Christmas gifts and the equivalent of 108 million rolls of wrapping paper are sent to landfill in the UK alone! Find Christmas gifts that don't cost the planet and that your recipient will cherish for years to come...

We are delighted to announce AKOJO MARKET will be exhibiting at The Sustainability Show 2022 on 14-15 October at the Business Design Centre in London, Islington alongside our fellow Marie Claire Sustainability Awards winners. Do you ever find it hard to...

In recognition of this years World Mental Health Day, we sat down with Jasmine, founder of luxury home fragrance brand Mefiye, to talk about the role that mental health played in the creation of her business, what she does to...

Eco-friendly presents that are good for the planet and good for your pocket. Buying environmentally friendly gifts shouldn’t have to break the bank. It’s true that buying more ethically and sustainably can come with a price tag, but it doesn’t...

AKOJO MARKET will be exhibiting at the Independent Hotel Show on 4-5 October 2020 at Olympia London. If you are part of a boutique or luxury hotel come down to meet the team and see our collections in person. Including...

Few things have the power to transport you more than scents. The salty air and citrus-breezes of the Mediterranean coast, the warm aromatic scent of a bustling marketplace. Fragrances have the magical ability of tapping into your scent memory and whisking you...

Eugenia is the founder and creative director of the handcrafted textiles brand Andes. Born and raised in Patagonia, Eugenia founded Andes to showcase the incredible "treasures" and artisan makers of her homeland, driven by a passion to keep their cultural traditions alive. In this interview, Eugenia...

Felicity is the founder of the luxury ethical homeware brand Daughters of Gaea. Combining her love of art and interiors with a passion for preserving handcraft techniques, Daughters of Gaea was born out of a desire to create unique and...

Did you know that every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truck load of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill? When we think of waste, we often think of the waste we see in our everyday lives, such as...