Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA

How to care for vegetable tanned leather — a complete guide

Vegetable tanned leather isn't finished to stay the same — it's made to change. A complete guide to keeping it cared for, from day to day handling to conditioning, storage and what to do if it picks up a scratch along the way.

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Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA

Beyond Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Celebrating Handmade in the UK

In a season defined by mass‑market discounts, we’re choosing to spotlight something rarer: the makers who still design and handcraft here in the UK. From jewellers and candle makers to artists and curators, these small businesses embody what true luxury means — care, intention, and longevity. Their work reminds us that supporting craft isn’t just about a single purchase; it’s about sustaining skills, stories, and communities for the future. Handcrafted in England, because true luxury is never mass produced.

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