Our Business Awards are now closed for judging. Thank you all for your marvellous entries – how on earth are the judges going to make a decision, everyone deserves to win! SME or fledgling business operating in the British Isles are encouraged to enter one or more of our business categories: New Business Award – If you […]
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Have a go, Jo! Our Awards are now closed for judging.
in Blue Patch Awards Tags Blue Patch Business Awards british business ethical business Sustainability UK Business Awards
King of shabby chic : Upcycled Creative
in Sustainable Living, Sustainable Makers, Why I do what I do... Tags Blue Patch blog British design British made Dragons Den Eco Lights gifts handmade home homeware House & Garden Independent UK makers interior design Lee Richards Lighting recycle sustainable and ethical products Theo Paphitis Upcycled Creative
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’. […]
Well dressed women: Scobel Clothing
in Sustainable Living, Sustainable Makers, Why I do what I do... Tags Blue Patch blog British design dressmakers ethical fashion Fashion Independent UK makers Made in London Scobel Clothing Sustainable Makers UK artisans and designers womenswear
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 […]
A life more radical : Transition Network + REconomy
in Out and About, Sustainable Living Tags Andrew Simms Blue Patch blog Blue Patch News Crystal Palace Food Market Jane Langley local business low carbon markets REconomy Transition Network Transition Towns TTBrixton
Community entrepreneurs share know-how for running low-carbon businesses On a blustery February evening Preeti and I headed to the Museum of Cinema History for a gathering of 90+ people convinced that low-carbon, local business is the future. The day was hosted by REconomy LIFT, a new initiative from Transition London & South East, an inspiring group […]
Be my baby : organic skincare for mum and baby
in Sustainable Living, Sustainable Makers, Why I do what I do... Tags baby biodegradable Blue Patch blog Body British made certified organic Children Doula UK Jayne Russell Made in britain Massage Midwives Nom Nom Skincare Plant based ingredients Pregnancy Recyclable packaging Soil Association Sustainability Sustainable living wellbeing
Why I do what I do… Nom Nom Skincare 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 […]
Let’s go green in 2017 : ideas for home makeovers
in Sustainable Living, Sustainable Makers Tags 2017 Alpaca Comfort aprons Archer & Co. Architecture Beds Berkeley Dog Beds bio-bean Blue Patch blog British made British Woollen Blanket By Lisa Watson Byshee Partnership Celtic & Co. Chilli Penguin Stoves Coffee logs Colour+Form Cushions Duvets eco- paint Fable & Base Good+Original Hokolo Mini Moderns Natural Bed Company Natural fabrics Newlife Paints Orkney Reborn Risdon & Risdon SASA works Scapa Crafts sheepskin boots Simon Pengelly Storm Furniture sustainable and ethical products sustainable furniture TurnPost UK artisans and designers Wallpaper Woodburning stoves
Green House Are you inspired to have a new look home this year? After a wonderful trip to the Josef Frank exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum I find myself seeking vibrant colours, textiles and patterns. My colour prediction for 2017? It’s got to be green! Let’s begin by painting some drab walls … […]
The small business revolution : join us
in Blue Patch Business, Blue Patch News Tags business ethics Business rates ethical business Jeanette Winterson London shopping small business SMEs Spitalfields Sustainable British Made The Collaborative Store Verde
With new business rates coming into effect in April 2017, many startups, SMEs and independent businesses are facing difficult decisions about their future. The latest in a string of threatened closures is Verde, Jeanette Winterson’s deli in Spitalfields. A massive blow and a place our team is truly going to miss. Verde, a place where […]
Join Blue Patch: our ethical business community
in Join Blue Patch Tags Annual cost blue patch bluepatch.org British Isles Commission free Ethical business community How to join Ireland Made in britain Marketing Membership Scotland small business SMEs social enterprise sustainable marketplace Wales
We’re the ‘go to’ online directory for exceptional and sustainable products and services from across the British Isles. Our members are trailblazers, innovators and inspiring creatives – the driving force behind the new local economy. Join our community, connect with likeminded businesses and celebrate your part in making the future a better place! BEING […]
Sustainable Makers: Handmade contemporary joinery & designs
in Blue Patch Business, Sustainable Living, Sustainable Makers, Why I do what I do... Tags Blue Patch blog British design George Winks handmade Joinery Made in britain Shaker furniture sustainable and ethical products Temper Studio UK artisans and designers woodwork
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 […]
Give green: British made Christmas gifts
in Blue Patch Business, Blue Patch News, Sustainable Living Tags #buylocal aprons Belts Blue Patch blog candles christmas Dogs dolls ethical fashion gardens gifts handmade Homewares Independent UK makers Made in britain organic perfume presents sustainable and ethical products Sustainable living toys UK artisans and designers winter ethical shopping Xmas
Great gifts big & small Blue Patch works with small ethical and sustainable businesses in the UK, from paint-makers to toymakers to clothing designers. Online shopping giants are often seem cheaper and quicker, but our makers don’t mass-produce goods. Blue Patch presents a selection of high quality products at every time of the year but here’s […]