A Bushel of Hops | Interview with a Hops Grower

Hops are best known for making beer, but beyond that we didn’t know anything more, so we had a chat with A Bushel of Hops. Here is a little more about what it is like to grow hops and a bit more about A Bushel of Hops. Read more

In Conversation with a Wedding Photographer | Weddings

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Wedding season may be coming to a close, but weddings continue all year. We spoke to wedding photographer Charlotte Heather-Cray about what inspired her to become a wedding photographer and what her favourite thing is about her job. It also gave us a chance to look at some of her beautiful images.

Makers Stories | Lynn Fox

 

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We first met Lynn Fox at a fair, her work stood out straight away and we have been selling a collection of her ceramics since this time last year. Each piece is unique and has its own beauty. We asked Lynn for a short video to show how she throws her pot, and asks her a little bit more about the process. Read more

Producer Stories | Positive Parent Affirmations

We are really excited to introduce one of our latest partners and their gorgeous products. Emma is a mummy who started a brand to help parents feel more positive about themselves and parenthood. All of Emma’s designs are perfect gifts for new parents. And a percentage from sales of her button badges goes to Mind charity, supporting positive mental health.

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The Importance of Self Love | An Interview with Kay Ska

We have been thinking a lot recently about the importance of self care and self love recently. Having a positive relationship with yourself can have a big affect on every aspect of your life. So we decided to chat to a Self Love professional, the lovely Kay Ska. We spoke to her about her business, her Instagram and the importance of Self Love and self esteem.

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In Conversation With Kate From Just a Card

david-austin-british-flowers-week-homeofjuniperHave you heard about the #justacard campaign? As a small business owner, it is a campaign close to my heart. We aim to support a variety of small businesses through Home of Juniper, because we know how hard it can be, being a small business. This is why we support British makers and designers, small family businesses and artisans from further a field. When I started Home of Juniper I remember my brother telling me it would be the hardest thing I would ever do but it would be amazing too. I don’t think I believed him at first, but he was right. It is hard and wonderful all rolled into one. I spoke to the lovely Kate Marsden, one of the #justacard team to find out more about the campaign and her involvement:

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In Conversation with Annie | Life as an Artist

We love the community on Instagram and we also love the creatives that we find. One of these creatives is the wonderful Annie. Annie creates beautiful prints and cards decorated with nature and flowers.  To find out more about her work, and her life as an artist we spoke to Annie…

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In Conversation With Savant Magazine

 

One of our favourite things about social media is when you stumble across a brand, a blogger or a magazine you have never heard of before. Savant is one of these magazines. We found it on Instagram and it is a wonderful online magazine. We managed to catch up with Savant editor, Hanna-Amanda and ask her a few questions on why she started Savant Magazine and what it is all about: Read more

In Conversation With Fable & Matter

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One of the amazing things about magazines and blogs is the voice they give; not only the writers and editors, but also the people who see the world in the same way. They allow the spread of knowledge and understanding and creativity. We spoke to Valerie one of the editors of Fable & Matter to find out more about her online platform and see what it is like running a start up:

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In Conversation with 91 Magazine

We have always loved magazines. They are beautiful places to find inspiration, stunning images, wonderful writing and escapism. One of our favourite magazines for all these things, is 91 Magazine. It’s beautifully bound covers holds a wonderful collection of articles and images that do all of the above. We were very lucky to catch Olivia from 91 Magazine on the run up to the latest edition being released. Here is what she had to say:

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