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Stories, features & beautiful finds

founder stories

Louise Levine

A story of healing, sea air, and following joy through paint

Working in a light-filled spare room turned studio in England’s sunny south west, artist Louise Levine paints seascapes that speak not just to what the sea looks like, but how it feels — peaceful, vast, and alive.

Here, she shares how art became a source of connection to the coast, to others, and to herself.

An inspiring story of starting over and finding true direction.
The inspiring journey of a young entrepreneur and her first business.
The alchemy of gathering green and turning it to gold.

THE WEEKLY EDIT

A selection of products we love, crafted by independent makers.

win something lovely

From handcrafted homeware and wellbeing treats to stylish accessories and small-batch food & drink, our artisan giveaways celebrate creativity, quality, and slow living.

What is an Artisan Business?

An artisan business crafts products of their own design in-house. They are the ones who create with intention, who have spent years honing their product, and whose work is a reflection of their skill and dedication.

At The Artisan Founder, we seek out those brands—the founder-led businesses who pour themselves into what they do, not just for profit, but because they couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

places to be

Whether you’re planning a restful getaway or seeking hands-on learning, these special places offer authentic moments to recharge, explore, and connect with the artisan way of life.

folded corners

CURATED BY SHERLOCK & PAGES

The days grow longer, and new life abounds. It is an iconic part of our annual cycle. So here at Sherlock & Pages we’ve curated the perfect seasonal book club reads to help you spring season of unfolding renewal. The dark days of winter are over!

Across a Waking Land

Roger Morgan-Grenville

A life-affirming and life-changing narrative that captures the essence of a British spring.

Morgan-Grenville embarks on a thousand-mile trek in search of hopeful signs from a distressed planet, encountering overwhelming human kindness along the way.

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LOVINGLY ARTISAN

LOVINGLY ARTISAN BAKERY

FOUNDER STORIES | NEW SEASON!

In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of the Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria. Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.

behind the scenes

Quiet moments of making

behind the scenes prenoa

PRENOA

Heirloom coin jewellery for all generations

‘In the workshop today we are making a collection of eleven British silver coin badges from old sixpences, for a wedding client. 

We heat the coins gently, soldering a sterling silver tack pin to the back of each sixpence, before quenching, removing the firescale and polishing them to a natural shine.’

Rebecca, Founder