Some Very Special Hoses

We love a special request, particularly when it so specifically speaks to our skills! Several months ago London's Air Ambulance Charity got in touch with us about a few fire-hoses that...

Highlands Stockist!

Introducing our Scottish Stockist! Try saying that 3 times quickly! We have been having an ongoing conversation with Clare Campbell for many years now. Clare is the founder of Prickly...

The Mayors of Kent

On April 10th we had a lovely visit of all the Kent Mayors, coordinated by our local Mayor Sarah Stephen.  Of course Monty took Centre Stage The event, which consisted...

A Handbag is Not Just A Handbag

We know what we do is unique, we know it is important. And we don't just know this intrinsically, we know it because we get emails like this all the...

Renewables Review

One of the reasons we are so happy at our new HQ, New Barns Farm, is that we work in an efficient, warm, near passive building.  Essentially we use less...

Holly Tucker Interview

Last week Elvis & I sat down (remotely unfortunately!) with the indomitable Holly Tucker, founder of Holly & Co. We have known Holly for what seems like forever... Elvis &...

We are not a 'Maison', we are a FARM.

I will never quite forget the first time we were told, by an august incumbent luxury brand that we were 'not a Maison', we were 'not a House'. It was...

Last Ordering Times and Holiday Workshop Hours

Thank You! Another wonderful year to be grateful for... We appreciate your support and can't wait to start again in 2024, refreshed and ready to rescue more wonderful materials. Merry...

Our Annual Donation to the Fire Fighters Charity

There are a lot of quotes about giving...  'It is better to give than to receive' springs to mind, and this one is definitely true but perhaps our favourite is...

Winner of the C&TH Sustainability Award

Country & Town House Sustainability Awards 2024 This magazine is one we have come to know over the last few years. Why do we like it:  C&TH is the first...

Million Pound Bag

The Million pound bag, the Elvis & Kresse way

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Our Annual Donation to Barefoot College

Today, October 10th, is National Handbag Day. We couldn't think of a better date to announce our annual donation to Barefoot College. We think there is absolutely no limit to...