Artisan Living

Stories, features & beautiful finds

Founder Stories

Kate Smith Prints

In the heart of the New Forest, printmaker Kate Smith discovered the healing power of creating and what began as a personal journey soon became much more. Here’s her story.

LOVELY THINGS WE'VE SPOTTED

Oh So Summery Artisan Finds

GIVEAWAYS

Win a Porcelain Light switch by Lam Lighting

Win this beautiful giveaway prize from one of our featured artisan brands.

Artisan BRAND SPOTLIGHT

Norfolk Natural Living

Norfolk, England

Find unique, artisan-made goods from selected independent crafters & producers, and shop directly from their own online stores.

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FOUNDER STORIES PODCAST

Secret Linen Store

In this episode, I learn about B Corp certification and how to build an ethical business, with Textile Designer and co founder of Secret Linen Store, Molly Freshwater.

Only Through Shadows

An inspiring story of starting over and finding true direction.

Wild Sage + Co

A story of getting back to ancestral roots and the healing power of plants.

Moira Patience

The art of Crafting Bespoke Heirlooms Inspired by the rugged Scottish Landscape.

Rosanna Reade

A story of following curiosity, finding momentum, and storytelling through art
Lyndsey

Summer at The Artisan Founder

AN EDITOR’S LETTER

‘Light lingers in the evenings now. The garden stays warm long after the sun has dipped behind the hills, and here under the walnut tree, the quiet hum of summer feels full of possibility.

This season, I’ve been especially enjoying putting together our weekly edit of featured finds. The quality and detail in the pieces continues to distract me from what I’m doing to explore more. From hand-thrown ceramics to intricate jewellery, every product has a story and it’s an honour to share them.

The Artisan Founder was created to support brands like these. Not through flashy campaigns or fast trends, but through gentle visibility and honest storytelling. We don’t take commission. We link directly to each maker’s own website. That choice has always felt right.

This summer, you’ll notice a few new things blooming across the site…’

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The Inspiring books gracing our coffee tables this month

We’ve partnered with bookshop.org to support independent book stores. Your purchases help our beautiful high street book shops to thrive.