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SPOTLIGHT ON: Iain Bennett
Iain brings design ideas to life via 3-D visuals and CGI, at his visualisation studio Envisage 3D. Here we take a peek into this...
Feb 7, 20242 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: Cape Cove
Clare Surplice is co-founder of Cape Cove, a Henley-based brand with a vision to slow fashion down and make it a force for good. She...
Nov 20, 20233 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: The Henley Distillery
Jacob Wilson sheds light on running an award-winning indie gin brand: from 7am tastings and creating new recipes, to hosting Gin...
Oct 10, 20233 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: Fenella Smith
The Henley-based brand known for its joyful design gives us a peek behind the scenes of its family-run creative team Tell us a little...
Sep 13, 20232 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: Sarah Jones
Sarah set up Henley Naturals with a mission to promote natural, sustainable healthcare and reduce plastic. Here, she tells us her story...
Jun 19, 20235 min read


Meet the experts: Creative Reboot
Top tips on managing work-life balance, running a business and following your dream, from the experts leading our Creative Reboot mini...
May 12, 20234 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: Roberta Tetzner
With a studio on the Thames, artist Roberta Tetzner creates dreamy paintings inspired by her natural surroundings. Check out her studio...
Apr 21, 20233 min read


5 top trends for 2023
Don’t miss these essential trends that will shape products, design and creativity over the coming year. 1. COLOUR: Digital Lavender...
Jan 16, 20232 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: CATHERINE DUCKER
With a background in both farming and art, Catherine Ducker set up the Coaching Barn in Oxfordshire as a space to inspire and educate -...
Nov 21, 20223 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: EMMA LOUISE PAYNE
With a mission to push the boundaries of clay, Emma loves to place ceramics in unexpected places - specialising in bespoke projects for...
Oct 19, 20224 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: MICKLEMS FARM
Micklems Farm is a creative haven just outside Henley, offering workshops in its barn studio, as well as flowers from the beautiful...
Jul 15, 20223 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: LINDSAY CAMMISH
Founder of Boston Mills Bakery, Lindsay Cammish creates beautiful cakes from her baking space in Henley. Here, she explains how it's...
Jun 6, 20223 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: GEORGE WEAIT
Artist and rising star George Weait tells us about his energetic, expressive work which aims to spread positivity, love and happiness...
May 5, 20223 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: JOANNA SPRIGGS
Combining reflexology with a range of candles and diffusers, Joanna Spriggs tells us how her holistic approach to health and wellbeing...
Apr 22, 20226 min read


Five brand storytelling truths we learnt from Bremont
We went behind the scenes at Bremont's HQ, the British watchmaker's sleek state-of-the-art manufacturing hub just outside...
Apr 14, 20223 min read


Creative activities for the Easter Holidays
Stuck for ideas to entertain the whole family over Easter? Read our top picks for creative activities and days out to put in your diary....
Mar 30, 20222 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: Kate Garwood
Specialising in beautiful yet functional stoneware pottery, Kate Garwood has quietly built a renowned ceramics brand from her garden...
Mar 17, 20223 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: Sophie Fois
Sophie Fois creates hyper-realistic animal art from Turville Studios in Oxfordshire. She tells us how building a loyal social media...
Feb 26, 20223 min read


Five trends you need to know for 2022
From joyful colour to marketing in the Metaverse, here we pick out five key trends that should be at the top of your radar for design,...
Feb 7, 20222 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: ALI GYOKER
Ali Gyoker of BamBam Rocks hand-makes ‘unboring’ candles and diffusers from her home studio. Here, we chat about inspirations,...
Jan 17, 20224 min read
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