Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Ikebana writer and photographer Christine Chitnis

writer and photographer Christine Chitnis brings Portugal to life through the stunning designs and hues that define its countryside

Clary Sage and Frankincense offer courage and comfort so add a few drops to the bath or body and breathe in the therapeutic aromas

from a traditional  child’s bedroom to a contemporary kitchen or sitting room

Wonderfully handmade

Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Ikebana writer and photographer Christine ChitnisAlthough an attractive deciduous shrub with green foliage and small pink flowers in summer, it is in autumn that Callicarpa 'Magical Purple' really shines. The stems are bare of leaves, but the boughs are laden with purple bead like berries into winter. These striking branches are wonderful in a floral arrangement, where the vivid colour can be enjoyed up close.