How to Choose the Right Leather Notebook Cover — Size, Style and What Actually Matters
A5 or A6. Classic or trifold. Lined, dotted, plain or squares. Choosing the right leather notebook cover comes down to how you actually work — this guide covers everything you need to know.
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.
The Best Personalised Gifts for Someone in the Military — Made in England
The best personalised gifts for someone in the military — handmade in England by the only MOD licensed leather studio in the UK. For passing out parades, promotions, retirements and more.
Five Things 2025 Taught Me About Building a Small, Intentional Business
This year taught me that growth often happens in the quiet moments: the late nights, the prototypes, the decisions no one sees. Looking back, five lessons stand out for how they shaped both me and Priestleys
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.
