JESS ELLIS CERAMICS
Jess Ellis creates vessels for flowers and plants, defined by soft feminine silhouettes and nuanced glazes. Each piece is wheel thrown and finished by hand, refined through a slow process of shaping, trimming and glazing to create objects that feel calm, purposeful and enduring.
Originally trained in architecture, her practice grew from a deep appreciation for the tactile nature of clay and the quiet rhythm of making by hand. She now works from her small studio in Leicestershire, developing a body of ceramics shaped by restraint, balance and a considered approach to form.
Services
Handmade ceramic vessels for flowers and plants
Decorative bowls and sculptural homeware
Limited batch studio releases
Made to order commissions
BRUCE FINE PAPERS
Tucked away on an unassuming street in Lincolnshire, Bruce Fine Papers is among the very last studios in the UK still producing every wallpaper using traditional block printing. Founded in 1994 by Alex Bruce, what began in a small barn has grown into a rare family workshop dedicated to preserving a disappearing British craft. Block Printed Wallpaper was first manufactured in England during the 16th Century and it is these same techniques that they continue to use today, placing this quiet Lincolnshire studio within a lineage that stretches back centuries.
Today, two generations of the Bruce family work alongside a small team of skilled printers, continuing the slow, meticulous methods once common across Britain’s historic wallpaper houses. Their papers are created for leading design studios and heritage organisations including English Heritage, the National Trust and the Biltmore Estate. In an industry largely shaped by digital production, Bruce Fine Papers remains a precious outlier, continuing to print each design by hand from start to finish.
Services
Heritage wallpaper restoration and reproduction, recreating historic designs from surviving fragments
Bespoke wallpaper printing for interior designers and collaborative collections
Custom colourways and tailored handmade wallpaper commissions
Wallpaper supply for private homes, hospitality and retail refurbishment projects
ANNIE ALLISON DESIGNS
Annie Allison is a Rutland based designer creating wallpapers, fabrics and homeware shaped by a lifelong connection to landscape, travel and the quiet details of everyday interiors. Her collections begin with hand drawn artwork, often developed in pen and ink before evolving into layered patterns that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
Working from her Rutland studio, Annie draws on the rhythm of rural life and an instinctive approach to colour, creating designs that sit comfortably within traditional settings while feeling relevant to contemporary homes. Alongside her studio collections, she can collaborate on interior projects, developing bespoke designs that bring warmth, character and a sense of story to a space. Rooted in craft and thoughtful design, her work reflects an appreciation for longevity, versatility and the lived in beauty of a well considered interior.
Services
Wallpaper collections rooted in hand drawn pattern and colour
Fabric ranges for light upholstery, curtains and soft furnishings
A made to order service for home accessories that include cushions, lampshades and more
Bespoke colourways and made to order designs
EVERY STORY
Every Story is a ceramic studio founded by sisters Abby and Hannah, working across three studios in the Vale of Belvoir in rural Nottinghamshire. Each piece is individually handmade, shaped into organic forms influenced by the surrounding landscape and a quiet appreciation for nature. Designed to be both beautiful and functional, their ceramics are created for daily use, bringing considered detail to the rituals of the home. A carefully curated palette of glazes gives each object its own character, ensuring no two pieces are the same and allowing every work to carry its own sense of story.
The studio’s work has been featured in titles including Enki Magazine, Ideal Home, Country Living Modern Rustic, Country Life, Livingetc, 91 Magazine and Martha Stewart Online, alongside global campaigns for Etsy’s Keep Commerce Human initiative and international television advertising. Their ceramics have appeared in bridal editorials for The Lane, Brides and Rock My Wedding, as well as on screen in programmes such as Great British Menu and Mary Berry, and within set design for productions created for BBC, Netflix and Disney+. Alongside editorial projects, the studio creates bespoke dinnerware for hospitality destinations including Estelle Manor, Maison Estelle, Alchemilla, The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House and The Old Course Hotel, and collaborates with design houses and brands such as Sanderson for Morris & Co, The Romo Group and Vitamin A Swim on creative commissions and corporate gifting.
Services
Handmade tableware, decorative ceramics and thoughtful gifting pieces
Limited edition collections and made to order commissions
Bespoke dinnerware for restaurants, hotels and private chefs
Wedding styling, prop hire and event ceramics
Marketing collaborations, brand campaigns and creative gifting
Editorial, film and interiors collaborations with designers, stylists and production teams
IMOGEN OWEN
Imogen Owen creates calligraphy and lettering work that feels both timeless and personal, marrying traditional hand-lettered techniques with a contemporary graphic sensibility. Working from her studio, she explores the expressive potential of pen, ink and form — crafting bespoke pieces, typographic artwork, and elegant script that bring thoughtfulness and personality to every commission.
Her practice is guided by an appreciation for the rhythm and nuance of hand-drawn letterforms, whether interpreting a client’s brief or developing her own series of creative work. The result is work that feels intimate, beautifully made and deeply attentive to the language it conveys.
Services
Bespoke calligraphy and live personalisation for events, including engraving and leather painting
In person workshops and creative lettering courses
Online calligraphy classes and guided sessions
A studio shop and café offering baked goods, artisan gelato, books, stationery, homewares and gifts
Contact
E. bonjour@thegreatstore.co.uk
T. +44 (0) 7736 453868
Follow. @itsthegreatplace
Shop
The Great, Great Easton, LE16 8ST
WED - SUN 8.30 - 4.30
CLAIRE LANGLEY ANTIQUES
Claire Langley’s work is rooted in decades of hands on experience restoring, buying and selling antique furniture. That early training still guides the way she sources pieces today and underpins her bespoke range of chairs, sofas and footstools, each shaped by craftsmanship and thoughtful design.
In her Stamford shop, Claire brings together hand picked antiques with made to order furniture, lighting and decorative objects. Just across the yard, restoration and upholstery studios sit alongside rows of period seating, where traditional skills remain central to everything she and her team create.
Services
Traditional upholstery and antique restoration
Bespoke chairs, sofas and footstools made to order
Commissioned pieces upholstered to specification
A Stamford shop curating antiques, lighting and decorative pieces for home and garden
Contact
T. 01780 769333 | 07752 919172
Follow. @clairelangley_
Shop
Claire Langley Hallidays Yard, Radcliffe Road Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1ED
Monday & Tuesday By Appointment Only
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
ROSE RAW-REES
In her light filled studio down an old lane in Grantham, Rose Raw Rees approaches upholstery with quiet precision and a deep respect for traditional craft. Working across traditional upholstery, antique restoration and bespoke seating, she uses time honoured techniques to create furniture made to last.
After beginning her career in 2012 within a renowned London workshop and completing formal training in both traditional and modern upholstery, Rose returned to Lincolnshire to establish her own studio. Today she works closely with private clients and interior designers, valued for careful craftsmanship, reliability and attention to detail.
Services
Traditional reupholstery of antique and contemporary furniture
Bespoke seating and soft furnishings including chairs, benches, stools and headboards
Full structural rebuilds and repairs using time honoured methods
Custom cushions made to size
Fabric sourcing and material guidance
Commissioned work for private clients and interior designers
SUE KIRK
Working with home grown willow, Sue and Kirk create baskets and sculptural pieces rooted in sustainability and traditional craft. First inspired in 1998 by the environmental benefits of willow and the longevity of the practice, their work begins in organically cultivated willow beds near King’s Cliffe, where several varieties of basket willow are grown and harvested by hand. Just a mile away at The Old Brewery Studios, the willow is woven into bespoke traditional and contemporary baskets and sculptural forms.
Each piece reflects a close relationship between material, landscape and process, balancing practical function with an expressive, sculptural quality. Alongside private commissions, Sue and Kirk contribute to a wider culture of craft education, regularly hosting specialist basketmakers from across the UK and Europe to share knowledge, techniques and a continued respect for this enduring rural practice.
Services
Bespoke traditional and contemporary willow baskets
Sculptural woven pieces for gardens and interiors
Commissions made to scale and brief
Basketmaking workshops and visiting tutor courses throughout the year
SEDERE & CO
Sedere & Co crafts bespoke fireside club fenders by hand in England, combining functionality with thoughtful design to elevate hearth spaces. Each piece is made to order in Lincolnshire, tailored in style, finish and colour to suit a client’s interior, and entirely unique to its setting. The work reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and conviviality, bringing a handcrafted touch to an everyday home focal point.
Available in a wide range of rich colourways and elegant brass finishes, every design is carefully proportioned and built to last, blending comfort, beauty and practical use in a piece made specifically for its home.
Services
Bespoke fireside club fenders made to order
Custom sizing, upholstery and finish options
Brass and painted metal frameworks
Commissioned designs tailored to individual interiors
Pieces for private homes and interior projects
MARO HOME
Maro Home is a contemporary interiors studio creating quietly confident pieces shaped by colour, form and thoughtful design, bringing together modern lines with a relaxed, lived in sensibility that feels at home in both classic and contemporary spaces. Founded by Meg Holloway, the studio is guided by a clear design eye and an instinct for pieces that balance comfort with visual clarity.
Working directly with British based craftspeople and workshops, Maro brings considered designs to life while championing traditional skills and techniques. Ceramics and lamps are made by independent artisans in Leicestershire, while bespoke sofa collections are produced in a family run workshop in Long Eaton.
Services
Bespoke sofas and sofa beds handcrafted in England
Made to order upholstered furniture tailored in size and fabric
Curated lighting, ceramics and home accessories
Sourcing of vintage and character pieces for interiors
Collaborations with British makers and family run workshops
Commissioned pieces for private homes and design led interiors
Furniture loans for editorial shoots and styling projects
ODE TO JOY
Ode to Joy Flowers is a floral boutique creating seasonal, thoughtfully composed blooms for weddings, special occasions and everyday moments. Founder Yana grew up immersed in nature, observing the changing seasons and gathering flowers, a connection that later shaped her path into floristry. Now an established floral designer with over a decade of experience, her work is guided by a refined, expressive aesthetic and a belief that flowers should feel effortless and natural.
Working with ethically sourced stems in harmonious colour palettes, the studio places a natural, sustainable approach at the heart of its practice, crafting designs that are both romantic and beautifully structured. Alongside bespoke arrangements, the Stamford atelier offers ready made bouquets, gifts and creative workshops, bringing a sense of joy, craft and connection to nature into everyday life.
Services
Seasonal floral design for weddings and celebrations
Bespoke bouquets and arrangements made to order
Everyday flowers available from the studio
Floral workshops and creative sessions
Curated gifts and homewares
Contact
E. hello@odetojoyflowers.com
T. +44 (0) 7533 057077
Follow. @odetojoyflowers
Shop
14 Ironmonger St. Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 1PL
Monday: by appointment
Tuesday- Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: closed
JESSICA OSBORNE
Jessica Osborne is a British fabric and wallpaper design studio celebrated for its striking colour combinations, distinctive pattern design, and refined geometric simplicity. Drawing on techniques honed during her textile design degree at Central Saint Martins and Leeds University, Jessica hand-draws every design before transforming them into carefully considered seamless patterns that feel both contemporary and timeless.
Originally from Yorkshire, then living in London and now based in Rutland, Jessica’s designs are rooted in a love of colour, form, and craftsmanship. In a bid to be more sustainable as well as supporting and championing British manufacturing, all of the fabrics, wallpapers and soft furnishings are printed and crafted in England by talented artisans using both traditional and digital techniques. Additionally all of her fabrics are printed or woven to order to reduce waste and overproduction.
Jessica’s designs have been featured in many interior magazines including House and Garden, World of Interiors, Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens, Sheerluxe, Country Homes and Interiors and many more. She has also gained great exposure in the US with her designs being featured in Veranda magazine and used by many US based Interior designers.
Services
Printed fabrics by the metre for upholstery, curtains and interior projects
Woven textiles produced in historic British mills using traditional techniques
Wallpaper collections printed in the UK on eco-friendly paper
Cushions and soft furnishings designed to complement the main collections
Trade support for interior designers, decorators and makers
CHARLES LAURIE LONDON
Charles Laurie London is British leather goods house founded in 2016 by craftsman and designer Charlie Laurie. With over 15 years’ experience in the industry, Charlie and his team design and manufacture every piece entirely by hand, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques.
Inspired by his ancestor, who ran a saddlery business on Oxford Street in the 1800s, Charlie began his leather working journey at Capel Manor College in 2009. Upon graduating, he was awarded the Excellence in Saddlery Bursary by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, before going on to apprentice with one of London’s finest leather goods manufacturers.There, Charlie was trained by some of the most skilled leather workers in the country; craftspeople with decades of experience, many spanning over 50 years in the trade. This period proved formative, allowing him to develop exceptional technical skill and a deep understanding of leather craft.
In 2016, armed with this knowledge and driven by a desire to create his own vision, Charlie founded Charles Laurie London. He was awarded the prestigious Cockpit Arts Leathersellers’ Award and Bursary for three consecutive years, recognising both his craftsmanship and innovation.
Now based in the East Midlands, historically the heart of British leather craft, Charlie’s studio offers a full bespoke service alongside carefully curated collections defined by precision, heritage, and enduring quality. The Rutland studio also creates bespoke leather pieces for interior designers, collaborating on custom elements for both residential and commercial projects.
Services
Hand-crafted leather bags including briefcases, weekenders, totes and everyday carry pieces
Small leather goods such as folios, wallets, belts and accessories
Made-to-order pieces with choice of leather, lining and personalisation
Fully bespoke leather commissions designed to individual requirements
Corporate and gifting projects with custom branding or initials
Collaboration work for designers, interiors and special projects
WILDMORE
Wildmore is a British homeware and design brand born in the Lincolnshire countryside, celebrating colour, character and considered making. From the studio come artfully designed wallpapers, fabrics and décor, alongside a curated selection of vintage and antique pieces that bring individuality and personality to interiors.
Founded by Lauren Veasey, the brand is guided by a belief that beautiful spaces are shaped with intention, choosing quality, sustainability and design that feels personal rather than generic. Inspired by folk art, nature and heritage design processes, her original prints and textiles are drawn by hand and informed by a rich visual language that moves easily between classic and contemporary settings.
Crafted collections sit alongside carefully sourced antiques and decorative objects, creating interiors that feel layered, thoughtful and distinctly individual.
Services
Original wallpaper and textile designs created in the Wildmore Studio
Cushions and soft furnishings in signature prints and fabrics
Hand-marbled décor objects, lampshades and accessories
Curated vintage and antique furniture, art and decorative pieces
Tableware, linens and seasonal home collections
Thoughtful sourcing and styling for unique interior expression
SUMMERFIELD + SCOTT
Summerfield + Scott is a rural workshop dedicated to the careful restoration of antique and vintage furniture, reviving well-made pieces through traditional craft and thoughtful repair. Every object is worked on by hand, preserving character while ensuring it can be lived with for generations to come.
At the heart of the Northamptonshire studio’s work sits The Rush Project, which champions the heritage craft of rush weaving and promotes rush as a renewable, locally sourced material for furniture making and restoration. Rooted in centuries of tradition across the East Midlands and Britain, the project preserves rare skills while giving rush new relevance in contemporary design. By supporting both craftsmanship and the ecosystems that sustain it, Summerfield + Scott is helping secure the future of a British heritage industry once central to rural life.
Alongside restoration, the studio curates a small, considered collection of interiors pieces, bringing together restored furniture, decorative objects, original art and handmade ceramics.
Services
Traditional rush seating restoration and hand-woven rush chairs
Full antique and vintage furniture restoration including structural repairs and finishing
Veneer, inlay and detailed wood conservation work
Sourcing and sale of restored furniture pieces
Curated decorative objects, original art and handmade ceramics
Bespoke restoration projects and private workshop appointments
NADINOO
Nadinoo is a British slow fashion label creating beautifully simple womenswear, with relaxed silhouettes that embody comfort and ease. Step into the Oakham studio and you notice the details that soften a busy afternoon and bring a sense of calm. The space reflects years of skilled work by founder and designer Nadia, whose approach centres on utility inspired garments designed to move through all stages of womanhood.
Every garment is cut and sewn in small batches in the Oakham studio, with a focus on natural fabrics, timeless silhouettes and quality that lasts beyond seasons. Nadia works primarily with linen, cotton and other breathable fibres chosen for comfort and longevity. At the heart of the brand is a core commitment to be as kind to the earth as possible, shaping both the pace of production and the way each collection is made.
Rather than following fast moving trends, Nadinoo champions a slower rhythm of making, creating relaxed, wearable pieces that sit naturally within a modern wardrobe.
Services
Hand-made womenswear crafted in the UK in small batches
Linen, cotton and natural-fibre dresses, tops and everyday staples
Made-to-order pieces in selected styles and sizes
Limited seasonal collections with a focus on longevity
Sustainable production with low-waste principles
Direct-to-customer studio craftsmanship
CHLOE JONASON & CO
Chloe Jonason & Co is a British interiors and textile studio based in the Lincolnshire countryside. The studio creates considered, custom furnishings and curated vintage textiles — drawn from around the world and selected for their colour, character and artisan quality. Chloe’s work is rooted in a respect for time-honoured craft and a belief in pieces that feel personal, refined and enduring.
Much of Chloe’s work centres on sourcing and reworking beautiful vintage fabrics, celebrating their patina, texture and story while reimagining them for contemporary homes. These heirloom textiles are used as standalone pieces or reinterpreted into bespoke soft furnishings and lighting, elevating rooms with both global heritage and contemporary sensibility.
Services
Bespoke soft furnishings including curtains, blinds and cushions
Handcrafted gathered and tailored lampshades
Upholstery and re-upholstery projects
Made-to-order Chik blinds and window treatments
Sourcing and use of antique and vintage textiles
Interior textile consultation and project support
HALL & WALL
Hall & Wall is a curated art and interiors studio specialising in sourcing original antique prints and works on paper, from botanical studies and early maps to architectural drawings and historic engravings. Founded by Felicity Forrest and Siobhan Machin, the studio focuses on finding authentic pieces with real provenance, chosen for their character and craftsmanship.
Each artwork is carefully framed by Felicity in their Northamptonshire studio, balancing heritage with contemporary presentation. Working exclusively with originals rather than reproductions, Hall & Wall restores, mounts and frames every piece so it can be lived with and enjoyed every day. The result is art that feels timeless, personal and quietly considered, bringing depth and history into the home.
Services
Curated collection of antique and vintage prints and illustrations
Unique framed art and one-off visual objects
Sets of coordinated prints for interiors
Expert sourcing of authentic, vetted pieces
Art placement advice and bespoke commissions
Newsletter previews of exclusive finds
Studio visits by appointment
