For Artisan Living
A celebration of thoughtful craftsmanship, seasonal stories and the beauty of small-batch living.
Founder Stories
Coast Candle Co.
In the wild Scottish Highlands, Founder of the Coast Candle Co. Janis MacLean has long created the most evocative candle scents, which have now led her to some life-changing collaborations. Here’s her story.
LOVELY THINGS WE'VE SPOTTED
By Lily Faith
By Glosters
By Joy Jen Studio
By IMOGEN ROSE
By Bliss Botanicals
By Scott's Apothecary
GIVEAWAYS
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FOUNDER STORIES PODCAST
FOUNDER STORIES
27th July 2025
Perhaps it was the day of steady rain, the first sight of elderberries darkening on the hedgerows, or those rosehips I’d spotted last week, but the quiet joy of preserving fruit crept into my thoughts this week.
On a local walk, I came across a tree heavy with cherry plums, their colours catching the light, and their size just right for my littlest foraging basket. That basket now lives on the cool kitchen step, a permanent fixture catching the morning sun while keeping gathered fruit out of the heat…
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…’
FOLDED CORNERS
The Inspiring books gracing our coffee tables this month
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