For Artisan Living

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

Most Loved Founder Stories

Nc’nean

On the wild Morvern Peninsula of West Scotland, Nc’nean’s Founder Annabel Thomas is leading a quiet rebellion in the world of Whisky.

Here is her inspiring story.

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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.

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Sedbergh, Cumbria

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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.

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NEW FOUNDER STORIES

Each week we share a new Founder story in our Journal, introducing you to the people behind the artisan businesses we love.

Twisted Eye

August 9, 2025

A story of discovering a new direction and crafting with soul.

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Coast Candle Co.

August 2, 2025

A story of scent-led memory and the nostalgia of a place we can call home.

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Anna Åström

July 26, 2025

A story of capturing nature's peace, one tiny brushstroke at a time.

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Whist

July 19, 2025

A story of resilience, ritual, and quiet belief.

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Notes from under the walnut tree

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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…’