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Stories, features & beautiful finds

Founder Stories

Whist

From her Essex studio, Kerry uses her instinct (and an invisible strength from within) to grow her candle business into the wellbeing brand that Kerry and her late Husband Nik had dreamed of. Here’s their story.

LOVELY THINGS WE'VE SPOTTED

Oh So Summery Artisan Finds
BY Lucas Ruth
BY Charlotte Manser
BY The Lane Fine Jewellery

GIVEAWAYS

Win a Teapots Tea Cosy by Poppy Treffry

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

Artisan BRAND SPOTLIGHT

Hilda Carr Pottery

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.

Highland & Herringbone

The inspiring journey of a young entrepreneur and her first business.

Hibi Botanics

HOW A QUEST FOR SKIN HEALTH GREW INTO A FLOURISHING NATURAL SKINCARE BUSINESS.

Sam Andrew

A story of returning home, rediscovering a craft, and embracing the beauty of making.

Bare and Bloom

A story of rediscovery, quiet beginnings, and the power of following curiosity.
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…’

FOLDED CORNERS

The Inspiring books gracing our coffee tables this month

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