Volume 13
In Volume 13 our loose theme is SIMPLIFY. Find all of our small business partners, directory members and advertisers.
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Bous Candles & Home Fragrance is a candle studio based in the Lake District where founder Kate Antrobus creates exclusive limited edition scents. Kate makes her candles by hand using only the finest ingredients, essential oils and sustainable soy wax, plus wooden wicks, delivering a multi-sensory experience.
Hoos is a design and lifestyle store located in Glasgow’s West End stocking a unique curation of goods from iconic Nordic design houses to handmade, local wares made in Scotland and beyond. They have a passion for simple and functional design that stands the test of time, so each product will be sure to become part of your personal story.
A design led luxury stationery brand making beautiful, useful and functional stationery products. Founder, Sarah grew up as part of a family printing business which inspired her to create modern day stationery that has traditional craft skills at its core. Produced using only high quality, sustainable materials.
is an online shop selling letterpress cards, stationery and prints, inspired by Clare’s love for the simple things in life, all handcrafted in her garden workshop. Sustainability, simplicity and slow living are really important to Clare, so she uses eco-friendly paper stock made from coffee cups and organic by-products.
The Directory
Article specialise in product photography for independent businesses, designer-makers and retailers across the UK. Working from a spacious studio near Stroud, we cater for shoots of all sizes and also offer art direction, styling, prop sourcing and set building.
Stylish kitchen design with a thoughtful and personal touch. From our Surrey showroom we create tailored designs to perfectly suit your lifestyle, bringing them to life in your home. Book a consultation today.
A design and marketing studio uniting inspiring design with rock-solid strategy. Brandologie is dedicated to creating soulful brand identities, websites, printed and digital collateral, packaging, content creation, strategy and more… so clients flourish and grow.
A Scottish studio specialising in slow designed, hand crafted, and meaningful textiles. A collection of beautiful quality limited edition products. Building community through workshops.
Independent homewares inspired by life’s joyful moments. Cushions, wash bags, wall hangings and art prints featuring hand painted artwork which are proudly made in the UK.
Faye Wellon is a designer and maker of stoneware ceramics for the home and pottery experience kits by post. Her ceramic pieces are consciously crafted in her home studio in Herefordshire using a tradition kick-wheel. Faye uses muted glaze colours against the contrasting raw clay texture creating a Scandinavian feel.
Good Fabric is an online store selling sustainable fabrics, indie sewing patterns and eco haberdashery that don’t cost the earth.
An independent home, gift and lifestyle store concentrating on ethical sourcing and supporting artisans. Shop with us for gifts, eco products, jewellery, well-being and more.
Born out of the love for timeless pieces, Kim Gray General Store is about stripping back to the basics. Turn every day chores into rituals & make the mundane beautiful.
A curated collection of items we truly admire sourced from UK artists and makers, who share our love of simple, functional and beautiful designs. Follow us on Instagram @lewesmapstore.
A purpose-led lifestyle brand for today’s free spirit. Specialising in responsibly crafted jewellery and homewares, Loft & Daughter partners with underprivileged artisan groups to bring meaningful pieces to life.
Sheffield based illustration studio creating sweet, pretty and colourful designs inspired by nature and daydreams. Hand-painted and drawn timeless designs; send some love and illustrated joy.
Maze Home – a new offering from the team behind Maze Clothing featuring carefully curated homewares, gifts, apothecary and curios from renowned brands, local designers and unique makers from around the world.
Let’s convert your creative thinking into confident, action-focused decisions that deliver the success you deserve. Creative Business & Career Coaching for individuals, groups and teams.
Mon Pote is one of Bristol’s leading independent shops for beautifully curated Scandinavian inspired homewares and lifestyle goods.
Mor Studio is a contemporary, artisan jewellery brand taking inspiration from the natural elements of the Cornish shoreline. Mor studio aims to create elegant pieces that connect the wearer to a place they love. Instagram: @mor_studio_cornwall
Quiet, tactile, handmade stoneware and porcelain homeware. Natural fired clay in your hands for joyful moments every day. For caring, sharing, grounding and connecting.
Skincare for the soul, inspired by the sea. Natural products infused with seaweed foraged from the shores of the tiny island of St. Martin’s in the Isles of Scilly.
Roomytown specialise in diverse, high quality kids’ art prints for the design-led family home. From vintage inspired designs to collaborations with artists and more. Follow on Instagram @roomytown.
The mindful living store / small batch crafted goods + homeware rooted in self care + slow living from Scotland with love. Let’s make coming home one of the most beautiful things.
A vegan and cruelty free small batch soap maker, crafting artisan luxury soaps and matching candle scents made in our soap studio in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Bold, abstract, graphic throws, cushions and a stunning range of nursery toys and accessories, knitted in the softest 100% cotton.
Nestled in the Surrey Hills we are an independent homeware store, committed to sustainability. Along with goods from around the world, you will find items handmade by small scale local makers, helping make your functional, beautiful.
A curated collection of original and inspired rustic pieces for your home and garden. Creating a lifestyle through our interior pieces by embracing our REUSE & RESTYLE ethos as we embrace the seasonal changes. From rustic reclaimed stools to zinc planters, to pieces of pretty for your home.
