For Artisan Living

A celebration of thoughtful craftsmanship, seasonal stories and the beauty of small-batch living.

Founder Stories

Norfolk Natural Living

Aromatherapist Bella Middleton has always been fascinated by the power of plants on our wellbeing. From bottling her first natural blends to opening her first store in 2019, Norfolk Natural Living is an Artisan brand to watch.

Here Bella shares a glimpse into their beautifully scented world.

LOVELY THINGS WE'VE SPOTTED

Tryst Gold Ring

By Sarah Ruth Stanford

Champagne Yellow Art Deco Drop Earrings

By Silk Purse, Sow's Ear

Harvest Mice in Brambles

By Cut From The Land

Wildflower Meadow Bath Soak

By Bramblewood Soap Co.

NOMINEES REVEALED!

ARTISAN BUSINESS AWARDS

Our readers have been busy nominating their favourite artisan businesses since Spring, over 50 nominees have just been revealed!

GIVEAWAYS

Win Madagascan Pure Vanilla Extract by Potion De V

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

Artisan BRAND SPOTLIGHT

Sarah Breese Design

Machynlleth, Wales

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

NOW PLAYING

FOUNDER STORIES PODCAST

The Winter Tarn Dairy

In this episode I meet Harry, the latest generation of the Jackson family, founders of The Winter Tarn Dairy in Cumbria. Following in the footsteps of his parents Jeremy and Tricia, Harry looks set to be just as innovative and pioneering as he explores exciting new possibilities for the business he grew up in.

FOUNDER STORIES

Emma Britton

March 14, 2025

An inspiring story of crafting a uniquely recognisable artisan style.

Kathleen Appleyard Jewellery

May 30, 2025

A story of returning to what matters and making space to create again

Poppy Treffry

December 4, 2024

Turning Passion for Embroidery into a Vibrant Business Rooted in Cornwall.

Nc’nean

May 9, 2024

The quiet rebels who are tearing up the whisky rulebook and being led by nature.

Notes from under the walnut tree

our sunday newsletter

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 growing edit of ‘Lovely things we’ve spotted‘. 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…’