Words by Hannah Tapping Distilled at the water’s edge with a passion for exceptional spirits. The first page of Salcombe Gin’s story was turned in 2014. Two sailing instructors, Angus Lugsdin and Howard Davies, who had met while working at Salcombe’s Island Cruising Club in 1995, shared a love for the ocean and a mutual appreciation of gin. A G&T would often be enjoyed together after a busy day on the water, and the talk would turn to the dream of producing their own world-class spirit....

Words by Hannah Tapping Cornish creators become the muse for a collaboration that celebrates meaning and material. My day always feels just that little bit better when I chat with Amelia Pemberton. Her positive outlook on life, combined with her gentle tone and inflection is balm for the soul. I first met Amelia when I wrote about her own limited-edition designs: delightfully playful cotton and silk scarves and decadent silk pyjamas. But as with many of the most interesting people, Amelia has...

Words by Hannah Tapping In the dance of light and shadow, artist Paul Sanders invites us to pause, breathe and see the world anew. Togetherness – Ranunculus As a journalist, there are moments in life when you meet a person and for the duration of the interview, time stands still. Such is the case as I sit down to talk to photographer Paul Sanders at his Krowji studio, the weekend after Cornwall has been decimated by Storm Goretti. Strange how nature sometimes holds a mirror; as we talk it...