Katie Fontana is the Co-Founder & Creative Director of Plain English. For more than 30 years, Plain English has set the benchmark for kitchens of high quality, craftsmanship, and heritage. At the core of the studio is an absolute commitment to authenticity, timeless elegance, and an exacting attention to detail.

We were delighted to host Katie as part of our recent talk, An English Kitchen, which explored the fascinating history of the kitchen, its evolution in design, and how the kitchen shapes family dynamics and daily rituals. Here Katie tells us about her sources of inspiration and how Plain English came to be.

Ngoc Minh Ngo is an acclaimed garden photographer whose work depicts the magic of flowers and their role in human experience.

We are delighted to welcome her to Thyme on Friday 30th May to speak about her beautiful new book: Roses in the Garden. Here Ngoc tells us about her journey into the world of roses and the literary influences which have shaped her exploration.

Join Cath Kidston Padgham,  Fibrex, and other guest sellers on Friday 23rd May, for ‘Pellymania’, a vibrant charity geranium sale hosted by Thyme.

Ahead our upcoming talk, we asked Letitia a selection of zesty questions to inspire our culinary enthusiasts ahead of the summer season.

Introducing the Limoncello Martini! A crisp, refined expression of Italian sunshine.

A clever marriage of sweet & sour, soft & crisp, and each element is easier than you might think.

Hiding in plain sight, down a street in the centre of the artistic town of Stroud, you’ll find a magical historic printing press called Rooksmoor Press owned by Katie Beard.

Renowned English Gardener Sarah Raven returns to Thyme this March to host four gardening courses spanning flowers, vegetables and pots, from 18th - 21st March.

Since 1999, she has been running courses from her own Sussex garden, Perch Hill, and is known for presenting on Gardener’s World and her books on gardening. Here she recounts her inspirations and what to expect this Spring.

A clever marriage of sweet & sour, soft & crisp, and each element is easier than you might think.

This delicious fish is packed with the ‘good’ fat that plays such an important role in heart-health - making it the perfect dish for Valentine’s!

The vibrant pink of poached forced rhubarb always makes an appearance on dessert menus at this time of year.

We often say that the wellbeing experience at Thyme starts with a simple walk through nature — no matter the season. We know that spending time in nature can have a profound impact on our wellbeing, and autumn offers its own healing properties.

Autumn is also our wettest season and the temptation is, when it looks like rain, to play it safe and stay indoors — but knowing the benefits of walking in the rain might tempt us to be a little bit braver, to get out and about even on the wettest of days.

A long standing friend of Thyme, Chloe Hodgson is a renowned Pilates instructor and respected wellness expert. Her experience extends beyond the mat offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and with over a decade of experience.

Autumn is a busy time for wildlife as animals and birds prepare for the coming colder weather. We have collated some tips on easy things that you can do in your own garden to help pollinators, hedgehogs, birds and more.

As the colours of the world start to change day by day, we begin our Thoughtful Design series with Edward Bulmer, partner and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Here, he reflects on the philosophy behind the calming, verdant tones of our Meadow Spa.

Founded by Ruth Alice Rands, women’s knitwear brand HERD is a staple in our boutique.

HERD knitwear is described as ‘Honest as the Earth herself, our knitwear is nature unfurled. There is no harm, no squander, no toxicity, no needless travel. Made in the best of English wool traditions and brought to life. Our knitwear collections are all-natural complementary pieces that embody and imbue all that is the HERD way.’