We’ve been cutting corners! Why it matters in leather craft
In most things, cutting corners is something to avoid. In leather craft, it is one of the most important things we do — and one of the details that separates something handcrafted from something manufactured.
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.
