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10 Top Tips to 'Staycation' in Style

10 Top Tips to 'Staycation' in Style

At last, some kind of normality is resuming. We can sit inside pubs and restaurants again (just in time for beer garden weather!). We can hug, and ...

'Entrepreneurial Lessons from My Mother' by Sophie Summer Founder Josefina Alonso

It's Mother's Day in the Phillippines, and Sophie Summer founder Joie Alonso has been reflecting on some of the entrepreneurial lessons she learned...

How Different Cultures Celebrate Mother's Day

We all love our mums and, hopefully, we all take the time to show our appreciation for all they do for us. Whether it’s cooking, babysitting, suppo...

Woven into the Fabric of Time - A History of Wicker

When we think of wicker, we may picture a basket or, perhaps, patio furniture. Most of us probably don’t think of wicker being used in contemporary...

How to Spend Valentine's Day in Lockdown (A Valentine’s Survival Guide)

Valentine's Day? What Valentine's Day? Some of us are lucky to spend lockdown with loved ones. But what if you're in lockdown apart? Or single and ...

Bags on Film - Iconic Bags from the Movies

If you're like us, you'll have spent most of lockdown watching films. Take a look at these iconic bags that have helped define characters and plots.

Top Tips for a Merry Sustainable Christmas

Don't overbuy food and discover the joys of leftovers -- we're happy to provide a few suggestions to make sure your Christmas is both merry and sus...

Christmas Gift Guide

There are always a few friends and family members who are tricky to buy for, so we've cherry-picked just a few options that will delight even the m...

Crafting a Legacy - Traditional Techniques of Handbag Making

Different provinces cultivate their own unique methods relating to their way of live. For example, the Bontoc people of the mountains weave from th...

OUR TOP PICKS FOR AUTUMN

With a name such as Sophie Summer, you may think we wouldn't be fans of Autumn, or Fall, as it's known in other parts of the world.

10 STEPS TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE

Everyone is talking about sustainability. But what is sustainable fashion? And is it really achievable in today's consumerist society?

Q & A with Sophie Summer Founder Josefina Villanueva Alonso

We've been busy building this site and we're glad you're with us! We wanted to give you a little flavour of who we are...