AARVEN Journal

Margate has been dubbed ‘Shoreditch by the sea’ and rated by The Times as the third trendiest place in the UK. Margate has a huge foodie scene, home to a...

Rye is full to the brim with creatives, makers, independent retailers and wonderful small brands. We think this makes it the perfect place for a spot of ethical and sustainable shopping. To help you...

The new season always brings with it the opportunity to refresh different rooms and give spaces a much-needed update. From botanical prints that celebrate the beauty of nature to Mediterranean-inspired textures, here...

On a recent visit to Kenya I took a few days to revisit the Lamu Archipelago which lies just below Somalia in the far north of the country. Surrounded by...

Rye is a beautiful medieval town in East Sussex. The ancient cobbled streets are lined with timber-fronted houses and stunning historical buildings. Only an hour away from London, this pretty...

One of our favourite ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather we've been having recently is to put together a delicious picnic! And what better reason to celebrate than the...

As June rolls around, here at AARVEN we are getting ready for one of our favourite events of the year - Pride! Pride in our hometown of sunny Margate is always particularly...

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you haven't found the perfect gift for your dad then fear not. They say gifting a man is a tricky task...

Ebinyebwa, or Ugandan groundnut stew, is a traditional recipe that is common throughout central Uganda. Ebinyebwa is the Bantu name for this delicious stew, whilst it is known as binyewa by...