Why I do what I do: Upcycled Creative Lee Richards of Upcycled Creative is a man on a mission. He’s busy turning discarded objects into distinctive, stunning lighting and furniture – picking up awards from TV Dragon Theo Paphitis along the way. Upcycled Creative design and produce hand-made eco-friendly pieces with an authentic ‘wow factor’. […]
Why I do what I do: Scobel Clothing We meet Jackie Parsons of Scobel Clothing who hails from several generations of well dressed women. Her collection of well made ‘anytime any-wear’ pieces have just enough quirk to make you smile and feel special. These items of clothing will last, but Jackie hopes you will patch […]
Meet Jayne Russell of Nom Nom Skincare – award winning, Soil Association certified organic skincare for pregnancy, baby and beyond. Jayne’s luxurious and ethical skin treatments contain high levels of natural, nourishing plant-based ingredients. Not just skin deep even Nom Nom’s packaging is biodegradable and recyclable – protecting baby, mum and planet. Why I do […]
Why I do what I do… Temper Studio Meet George Winks of Temper Studio. Temper create handmade contemporary designs, using both traditional and modern joinery and techniques. Influenced by the complex precision of Japanese joinery and the honest manufacturing of the American Shaker workshops, combined with a love of modern construction materials. It’s good to see […]
Why I do what I do… Lindsay Taylor Textile Artist Lindsay Taylor transforms the wild flowers, climbing plants and lush organic forms found around her Isle of Wight studio into luxurious embroidery. Her one-off art pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums nationally and internationally. A beautiful coffee table book titled ‘Embroidered Art ‘ was […]
Why I do what I do – Beau Beau’s Fair sat the wind for Cornwall! A spaniel sporting a coat of vivid pink trimmed with blue and white. Tailored for this discerning dog by Beau Beau’s. Blue Patch Mole’s favourite business and the creators of her memory foam bed on which she loves to rest. […]
At Blue Patch we are really looking forward to Connexions Cuisine running a cafe at the pop up Department Store event on the 1st October so we can sample their fabulous cooking first hand. Connexions Cuisine have also generously offered a prize of a handmade Vintage Afternoon Tea for four people. Michele Jones is founder […]
Rebecca Martin claims that she is only an armchair protester and an avid dance lover, but to the world she is the Queen of wellbeing brand Conscious Skincare. Here, Rebecca reveals the secrets behind her brand of plant based, organic skincare made in West Wales. I can tell you this much – Blue Patch team […]
Like most people, we have fallen madly in love with Scandinavian influenced design – it just suits us! It’s hard not to form a strong hankering for the practical, clean and yet homely designs that tend to favour sustainable materials and processes. Nikki from Kreisdesign has taken these ideas, but with her typical flair has […]
Readers may or may not know that Blue Patch HQ is graced with the presence of our mascot Mole, a small dachshund who spends most of her time snoring under a bundle of blankets next to the fire… not much of a mascot, but she’ll do! Not a day goes by without one of us […]
