Meet the makers
Every product you’ll find here starts with a person — an idea, a craft, and a genuine love for what they do.
We created this space to celebrate the brilliant independent makers who bring our collections to life. Each artisan we work with has been carefully chosen not just for the quality of their products, but for their story, their values and their commitment to creating something meaningful.
When you choose to shop with us, you’re supporting real people, real skills and real small businesses across the UK.
Coffeenotes
Born from a Dorset-based family’s passion for reducing waste. Coffeenotes transforms discarded coffee cups and repurposed waste from the fruit, nut, coffee, clothing and brewing industries, into premium writing paper. Their notebooks, planners and pads are 100% biodegradable, plastic-free and carbon neutral and are FSC or PEFC certified.
Why we love them - Carbon neutral and completely recyclable or compostable. Also supports the World Land Trust.
Hawthorn Handmade
Founded in Dorset by passionate maker Stephanie Carswell in 2013, this female-run studio designs and hand-assembles high-quality embroidery, needle felting, cross stitch and felt craft kits that are perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.
Why we love them - Each kit uses the highest quality materials and tools including British wool and DMC threads.
Lucy Kemp Jewellery
Beautiful sterling silver jewellery crafted in Hayle, Cornwall. Each piece is crafted using eco or recycled sterling silver, inspired by the natural coastline and countryside of Cornwall.
Why we love them - Each piece is focussed on sustainability, quality and design.
wxy.
Hand poured UK made products containing no animal derived materials or parabens. Using recyclable materials wherever possible, and virtually no plastics. Using a 100% soy wax which is palm free, biodegradable and non-toxic so no harmful byproducts or soot emitted.
Why we love them - why with every purchase 3% of profits to a range of charities.
Banks-Lyon Botanical
Growing up with very sensitive skin and struggling to find high street products that didn’t contain chemicals or preservatives, the company was formed in the beautiful countryside at the outer-reaches of Manchester. Bottling and mixing an ever-changing array of natural bath and skincare products.
Why we love them - A strict stance on Fairtrade, Sustainability and never testing on animals (all products are approved by Cruelty Free International).
Catherine Colebrook
Catherine Colebrook was founded at a kitchen table in 2006 and now works out of 'The Department of Hope, Joy & Wonder' a curated lifestyle store and cafe in Tivoli, Cheltenham.
Why we love them - They are passionate about using British manufacturers and most pieces are finished by hand at their workshop in Cheltenham.