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17/12/2025

Hi everyone! If you ever still see posts on this page, I am now running under Craft & Create

Please follow me if you miss my soaps and candles. I also now teach at Folly Farm. Would love to see you all again. ♥️

12/01/2025

New workshop space is nearly ready! Craft & Create

05/12/2024

Erika is such a lovely person and sells the most beautiful clothes. Get to her new showroom when you can. You won’t be disappointed. ♥️

Solo Mia has opened a new Italian women's clothing showroom located on a farm near Basingstoke.

05/12/2024

Christmas candles now available on the site. Beautiful fragrances like Gingerbread, Festive Spice, Ancient Aromas, Winter Warmth, Warming Winter Wine and more. Huge 40% discount on expertly made wooden wick rapeseed and coconut candles in beautiful packaging. Numbers are limited.

05/12/2024

Goats milk soaps are now available on the website. Jasmine, rose, lavender, patchouli orpur and nirvana spa fragrances are available. Over 40% off price deduction.

05/12/2024

All of the Christmas diffusers and candles are available on the site! There is a 40% discount on everything! Buy now because once they are gone, they are gone!

19/11/2024

🌟 Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for an exciting one-day workshop on making a stylish piped footstool with Celal, a skilled upholsterer with over 20 years of experience in both traditional and contemporary upholstery. Having worked with designers, hotels, and even celebrities, Celal is eager to share his passion and expertise with you!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of crafting your very own footstool. From understanding the design to mastering essential techniques, you will gain valuable skills every step of the way.

What You’ll Learn:
- The design and function of a piped footstool
- Introduction to essential tools like staple guns and sewing machines
- Selecting the right fabrics, foam, and piping cord
- Accurate measuring and cutting for a perfect fit
- Creating and attaching piping for a professional touch
- Basic upholstery techniques including stapling and sewing
- Efficient assembly of your footstool
- Adding those finishing touches to make it uniquely yours

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with not just a beautiful footstool, but the confidence to tackle future upholstery projects! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true expert and create something special for your home.

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18/11/2024

Crimson Allure Room Fresheners/ Wax Melts available on the website. With a fragrance just like Pomegranate Noir.
Crimson Allure wax melts—eco-friendly room fresheners with enchanting pomegranate and Casablanca Lily fragrances for a captivating ambiance. Hang in your room to release the fragrance or break up and burn like a wax melt in a wax melt burner.

Go to our workshop site Craft & Create and book onto our candle making workshops to make wax melts just like these. 🫶🏾

14/11/2024

🌟 Join us for an enriching day of creativity and learning as we dive into the art of making throw over bed covers with Umi, a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in curtain making and soft furnishings. Umi has worked with designers, hotels, and even celebrities, and she's excited to share her passion and expertise with you!

In this workshop, you'll explore essential sewing techniques that will empower you to craft stylish and cozy throw covers for your home. We’ll cover everything from familiarizing yourself with the right tools—like sewing machines and fabric scissors—to measuring your bed for the perfect fit.

You’ll learn how to choose the right fabric based on texture and durability, master cutting techniques for clean edges, and gain hands-on experience with various sewing and quilting methods. Plus, Umi will guide you in adding those special finishing touches to make your throw cover uniquely yours.

Come with an open heart and leave with a beautiful throw cover, along with valuable skills you can use in future projects! We can’t wait to see what you create.

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12/11/2024

🧼✨ Explore the art of cold process soap making with Vedia in her informative beginners workshop! With over 10 years of experience and an annual teaching role at Hatfield Park, Vedia is passionate about sharing her knowledge and creativity in this rewarding craft.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

🌿 The fundamentals of cold process soap making and the science behind it
🔍 How to select and measure oils, lye, and other ingredients for your soap recipe
💧 Understanding the saponification process and how to troubleshoot common issues
🌼 Tips for customising your soap with natural colors, scents, and botanicals

Vedia’s warm and encouraging teaching style will inspire you to express your creativity as you craft your own unique soap bars. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to develop a new skill and take home your handmade creations. Click the link in our bio for more details and to secure your spot!

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11/11/2024

🛏️✨ Transform your bedroom with a stunning custom headboard in our beginners upholstery workshop with Celal! With over 20 years of experience in both traditional and contemporary upholstery, Celal has worked with designers, hotels, and celebrities, and is excited to guide you through this creative journey.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

🧵 **Essential Upholstery Techniques:** Discover the art of measuring, cutting, and preparing fabrics to create a flawless finish. Celal will share insider tips on how to choose the right materials for your design vision.

🔧 **Construction Skills:** Gain practical experience in building your headboard framework, learning how to properly attach the padding and fabric for a professional look. You’ll get to use traditional techniques such as tufting or stapling, allowing you to personalise your headboard.

🎨 **Design and Style:** Explore various fabric types and color palettes that can elevate your decor. Celal will help you understand how to mix patterns and textures, ensuring your headboard is a true reflection of your personal style.

📏 **Finishing Touches:** Learn how to add those final details that make your headboard stand out, from piping to decorative tacks. By the end of the workshop, you will have a beautifully upholstered headboard ready to be the centerpiece of your bedroom!

Celal’s enthusiasm for upholstery and his supportive teaching style will empower you to unleash your creativity. This workshop is not just about learning a skill; it’s about crafting a piece of art that enhances your living space. Click the link in our bio for more details and to reserve your spot!

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Curtains, Candles, Upholstery, Soft Furnishings, Soaps Book workshop Welcome to our artisan haven, where soft furnishings, curtains, upholstery, soaps, and candles come to life. With 30 years of experience, we offer workshops locally, sharing our passion and expertise in crafting. Book a workshop En...

11/11/2024

🌟✨ Transform your wing chair into a stunning piece of art! Join Celal for an engaging beginners upholstery workshop dedicated to wing chair upholstery. With over 20 years of experience working for designers, hotels, celebrities, and heritage houses, Celal is eager to share his passion and expertise with you.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

🪑 The fundamentals of upholstery materials suitable for wing chairs
✂️ Techniques for stripping down the existing upholstery and preparing the frame
🔧 Skills for applying new fabric, including measuring, cutting, and fitting
🎨 Tips on choosing colors and patterns that reflect your personal style

Celal’s warm and encouraging approach will help you gain confidence as you revitalise your furniture. Don’t miss this chance to work on a wing chair that you bring in and turn into a beautiful chair that complements your home. Click the link in our bio for more details and to secure your spot!

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