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Countryside Living with Dogs: How to Keep Your Home Fresh (Without Compromising Your Pet’s Safety)
Saturday 4th April 2026
Natascha De-Bank
There’s something special about living with dogs in the countryside. Muddy walks, fresh air, the sound of paws on wooden floors… and, if we’re being honest, the occasional lingering smell of your best friend that doesn’t quite match the beautiful home you’ve created. Because the truth is, many of us spend time carefully choosing our interiors. The textures, the colours, the way a room feels when someone walks in. But when you share your home with dogs (or cats), keeping it feeling fresh can sometimes feel like a challenge. The good news is, it’s completely possible to have both, a home that feels calm, clean and considered, and one that works with your pets, not against them. Everyday habits that make the biggest difference Before…
What Does “Pet-Safe Candle” Really Mean?
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Natascha De-Bank - Founder, Folly & Wild
We all love wandering around shops smelling different fragrances, admiring the colours and jars, and imagining which candle might look nicest in our homes. But have you ever noticed that every now and again, when a candle is burning, your dog quietly gets up and leaves the room? I did. Sometimes Winston would go and lie somewhere else in the house. Sometimes he just seemed a little unsettled for no obvious reason. Other times he appeared completely fine. And that got me thinking. If Winston occasionally chooses to leave the room when a candle is burning… what exactly is he sensing that I can’t? It made me start asking questions. What are candles actually made from? What are we breathing in? And more importantly for dog owners… how might…