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The Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

May 17, 2022

Whether you're organising a street party, heading to one of the bigger commemorative events or just looking forward to being with friends and family, there's no doubt the entire experience will be much improved with wall-to-wall sunshine and warm temperatures. So far the forecast is looking good.

INVESTING IN OUR UK MAKERS, INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

May 02, 2022

THINK YOU KNOW IT ALL, THINK AGAIN!

May 02, 2022

Most of us have dreamt at some time of chucking in the job to start up our own business. And often that dream takes the form of setting up a shop as it did for me. However, it seems as though there is a shop for everything, and a lucrative niche to suit every potential shop owner. What's more, you can be your own boss and leave the job in the city to take up a shop in a country town or village. Sounds good eh? However, along with that dream comes challenges, especially in a...

ART OF THE POSSIBLE!

May 02, 2022

I recently visited the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate and met some really talented artists. Be it ceramics, candle making, watercolours or woodwork the UK has some fabulous small artisan makers.

Two artists caught my eye, Leamne Arias Deniz who is an artist based in Edinburgh, originally from Cuba. She has lived in 7 countries and loves illustrating cities, towns and villages with watercolour and collage using sustainable products.

Going for Gold!

May 02, 2022