What better way to celebrate Bertioli’s Cutting Garden pop-up in London and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show coming into bloom!
Join us for a panel discussion hosted by Aimee Farrell, (Contributing Editor of FT How To Spend It, Contributing Writer for T: NYTimes Style Magazine and British Vogue), who will lead an inspiring conversation about bringing the outside in: a celebration of colour, pattern and nature.
The panelists include Thyme and Bertioli’s Founder and Creative Director, Caryn Hibbert, alongside renowned Landscape Architect, Bunny Guinness, and Edward Bulmer, acclaimed Interior Designer and Founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. The discussion will explore the role that colour, pattern and nature play a and how long-standing partnerships between Caryn, Bunny and Edward have been instrumental in the colouring in of Thyme.
This is an exclusive talk, limited tickets available - don’t miss out!
4.30pm Guest arrival
5pm In Conversation
6pm Guest Q&A
6.30pm Finish
THIS TALK IS not at thyme but will be HOSTED AT Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, 194 Ebury Street, London SW1W 8UP
Caryn Hibbert
Caryn grew up in the countryside with her mother and father, Patricia and Michael Bertioli, developing a love of nature, food, art and science in equal measure.
A doctor by trade, Caryn combined motherhood with her medical career before moving to the Cotswolds where the children grew up immersed in country life, the restoration of the farm buildings and the creation of Thyme.
Thyme
Thyme is a restored Cotswold manor and farm, today, spanning a cookery school, restaurant, village pub, award winning spa and 31 bedroom hotel.
It is a family story where a passion for the land, food and entertaining merges with a love of local heritage, beauty and conservation.
Bertioli
The sibling brand of Thyme, inspired by nature, we design simple, beautiful products for everyday living, that inspire a connection to the land and nourish both people and planet.
Each of our patterns or scents is emblematic of botanicals that flourish in nature-rich habitats.
Rooted in a place, they are designed to transport you there, a source of constant inspiration. Habitats such as woodland and water meadow thread through to create collections that celebrate the nature we cherish – from the rolling Cotswold hills that envelop Thyme, situated in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty, to wild spaces in far-flung corners of the world.
Driven by a love of the natural world, our mission is to reconnect people to nature, protect wild spaces and inspire living in harmony with the natural world. Proudly part of ‘1% For The Planet’, Bertioli by Thyme is committed to donating 1% of revenue to environmental causes.
Edward Bulmer
Edward Bulmer, the founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, has over 30 years of experience designing interiors. His expertise as one of the nation's foremost architectural historians lead him to believe the future lies in the return to natural materials, especially paint.
Edward has been leading a natural paint revolution creating pioneering plant-based paints made entirely from plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products. This dedication to creating eco and health-conscious products has led to Edward Bulmer Natural Paint becoming one of the most in-demand brands for renovators who are looking for responsible, chemical free materials for the home, being used by interior designers and clients around the globe.
Edward is part of a new generation of designers working on historical houses with an eye on designs that appeal to contemporary families and active lifestyles while at the same time respecting the classical traditions that have made the British country house style so popular today. With a modern eye, Bulmer combines his love for the well-worn and timeless, with natural textures as well as rich new color palettes and finishes, as embodied by his line of all-natural, toxic-free paints that embrace both traditional and eclectic tastes.
Bunny Guinness
Landscape architect Bunny Guinness has designed private gardens for clients ranging from HRH Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia to Sir Bob Geldof, but she is probably just as well known as a regular panellist on the long-running BBC Radio 4 programme 'Gardener's Question Time'.
Originally planning to study food science, she switched to horticultural science and then studied for a postgraduate diploma in Landscape Architecture at Birmingham Polytechnic (now Birmingham City University) in 1979. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University in 2009.
She worked in private practice for a number of years before setting up her own firm in 1986, and has since gained a wealth of experience on landscaping projects including housing developments, pedestrian precincts, golf courses and public gardens. She has designed a total of nine show gardens, winning six golds, at the Chelsea Flower Show, including a gold for her first design – a 'Wind in the Willows' layout for children – in 1994.
While her design work remains the core business, Bunny has also featured in a number of TV series including ITV's 'Guinness in the Garden' and Channel 4's 'The Great Garden Challenge', and has contributed to many magazines and newspapers including the 'Sunday Telegraph', where she has written a column for about 12 years, 'BBC Gardeners' World' magazine and 'Gardens Illustrated', as well as being the author of several books on the subject.
Aimee Farrell
Aimee Farrell is a British freelance writer, editor and consultant, specialising in design, interiors and visual arts.
Her work is frequently published in titles including The Financial Times HTSI magazine, where she is a contributing editor, The New York Times T Magazine and British Vogue, where she worked for more than a decade.
She lives in Cambridge, England, where she frequently curates events at the nearby house and gallery, Kettle's Yard.
Aimee visited Thyme back in June 2023, writing on behalf of The Financial Times HTSI magazine - About Thyme - the home that became a masterclass in Cotswolds living.
