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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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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 -...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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....

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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...

Nicola Nott
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,...

Nicola Nott
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,...

Nicola Nott
Jan 17, 20224 min read


FIVE CULTURE DATES FOR YOUR 2022 DIARY
As we emerge from that cosy festive feeling, it’s time for a much needed boost of inspiration, so we’ve picked out the top five...

Nicola Nott
Jan 11, 20223 min read


COMPUTER-GENERATED AVATARS - Are these marketing influencers here to stay?
Meet Daisy, a computer-generated avatar made to look and work like real influencers, without the cost and with full control....

Nicola Nott
Dec 31, 20213 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON: CLAIRE HINDLEY
Claire's Amazeballs owner Claire Hindley's enthusiasm for whizzing up healthy, homemade energy balls is infectious. We hear how she's...

Nicola Nott
Dec 3, 20212 min read
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