News - Feather & Twigs

WE ARE GOING TO BE ON TV!

July 28, 2022

You may have seen the BBC 1 programme "Money for Nothing". This daytime programme is all about sustainability. Sarah Moore the presenter basically looks for items that are being thrown into a skip at a recycling centre and offers to upcycle the item free of charge. Sarah uses professional specialist designers to develop something fresh and exciting and, once sold, returning any profit back to the original owner.

Feather and Twigs was approached to see if any of the recent upcyc...

ON YER BIKE

June 12, 2022

When Vinny and I were discussing the current hike in fuel prices recently we had a lightbulb moment when we realised we had the perfect solution for local deliveries, a traditional bakers bike. Way back in the 70's Vinny's dad was a Master Baker and deliveries often took place by bike.

INVESTING IN OUR UK MAKERS, INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

May 24, 2022

We are further developing the Feather and Twigs brand as a unique source of UK sourced homeware products, crafts, art and gifts, from some of our best regional and national Artisan Makers. Today's ethically conscious consumer is interested more and more in knowing and understanding quality products and their provenance. Over the next few months I hope to document on our blog our Artisan Makers, their products and their back story along with other articles of interest.

IN SHOP COLLABORATION IS THE WAY FORWARD

May 24, 2022

Retail space sharing isn't new. Large retail stores began subletting a few years ago to reduce retail-estate expenses, and benefit from store-within-a-store branding. We are familiar with department stores like Debenhams, and House of Frazer all of whom have followed this model for a number of years. However, with the recent pandemic and economic challenges many have struggled to maintain this successful business model predominantly due to exceptionally high lease and rates and intense ...

BAZOOKERS - BAG THE BRA!

May 24, 2022

Feather and Twigs is bagging the bra this year by supporting a charity that helps research into breast cancer.

Against Breast Cancer is a charity that funds research into breast cancer and they offer a Bra recycling scheme which takes unwanted or unloved bras through their network of bra banks raising vital funds for pioneering breast cancer research.

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.

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

Croston has been successfully entering the RHS Northwest in Bloom competition every year since 1995 achieving Gold award for the last 7 years. This year we have been invited to represent the Northwest in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition for the 3rd time. We achieved a commendable silver gilt awards on our previous entries, but we are sure that with the support of Croston residents and businesses we can achieve the Gold award this year.