Across the project’s development, Bleat founder Tristin Norwell became a familiar face in the Retrouvius shop and has incorporated salvaged, reclaimed, vintage and sustainable materials throughout the studio’s multifunctional editing rooms. Earlier this month he gave us the grand tour.
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A selection of the auction lots on offer to bidders include:
● Anya Hindmarch’s bespoke Ultimate Box designed to be treasured and passed down through generations
● An exclusive cooking experience for four with Skye McAlpine in the intimate surroundings of her home in Venice, Italy
● Enjoy cocktails and luxurious dinner at Claridges , including dessert by Executive chef Martyn Nail and hair colour with stylist, Sally Northwood at George Northwood , London
● A wallpaper panel painting masterclass at luxury wallpaper studio de Gournay , creators of the finest hand-painted and hand-embroidered wallcoverings
● Join perfumer, Maya Njie, for a workshop delving into her artisanal blends and scents inspired by her own Swedish and West African roots
● Give your wardrobe a new lease of life with a personalised shopping experience and shopping voucher to spend at Matches , Carlos Place, London
● Detox with a bespoke wellness package for mind and body from Detox Kitchen, Victoria Health and Alexandra Soveral
● Receive a beautiful selection of ceramic pieces from Faye Toogood's new Dough range, including two mugs, a bowl, platter, vase, a centrepiece and a pitcher for your home
● Take part in a personal studio tour with sculptural artist, Amy Revier
● Enjoy an afternoon tea for two at the magnificent stately home, Holkham Hall, followed by a tour of The New Craftsmen’s Portrait of a Place exhibition. You will also be treated to overnight accommodation at the charming Victoria Inn, allowing you to spend the weekend
exploring the picturesque surroundings of North Norfolk.
● Enjoy an interiors consultation with Maria Speake, founder of Retrouvius
● Cosy up with a handwoven alpaca throw by Catarina Riccabona
● Enjoy an interior design consultation with Gabby Deeming of House and Garden
● Design and take home your own Host Home hand blown glass candlesticks
